SERVER

Docker MCP Server

Rank #30,273

io.github.hypnosis/docker-mcp-server

Docker for AI agents — containers, compose stacks, logs and databases, locally or over SSH.

1 version

by hypnosis (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jan 9, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 24, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Docker MCP Server

Docker MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by hypnosis. It ranks #30,273 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. Docker MCP Server is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jan 9, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 24, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Docker MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Docker MCP Server

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE · optional
DOCKER_PROFILES · optional
DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK · optional
LOG_LEVEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Docker MCP Server and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add docker-mcp-server -e "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE=<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>" -e "DOCKER_PROFILES=<your DOCKER_PROFILES>" -e "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK=<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>" -e "LOG_LEVEL=<your LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @hypnosis/docker-mcp-server

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npm package

[mcp_servers.docker-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.docker-mcp-server.env]
DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE = "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>"
DOCKER_PROFILES = "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>"
DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK = "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>"
LOG_LEVEL = "<your LOG_LEVEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE": "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>",
        "DOCKER_PROFILES": "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>",
        "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK": "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE": "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>",
        "DOCKER_PROFILES": "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>",
        "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK": "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE": "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>",
        "DOCKER_PROFILES": "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>",
        "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK": "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE": "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>",
        "DOCKER_PROFILES": "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>",
        "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK": "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE": "<your DOCKER_MCP_PROFILES_FILE>",
        "DOCKER_PROFILES": "<your DOCKER_PROFILES>",
        "DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK": "<your DOCKER_MCP_ALLOW_SSH_FALLBACK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by hypnosis

SSH MCP Server#5,683

View all hypnosis servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Docker MCP Serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jan 9, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 24, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since May 27, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 25, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
2.0.1	Aug 24, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 114,123 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Docker MCP Server?: Docker MCP Server is maintained by hypnosis, which publishes 2 MCP servers (10 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Docker MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Docker MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Docker MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Docker MCP Server, most recently published on Aug 24, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Docker MCP Server?: The source code for Docker MCP Server is hosted at github.com/hypnosis/docker-mcp-server.

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