What is the key difference between MCP Server Docker and Apisix MCP?

MCP Server Docker belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Apisix MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Docker or Apisix MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are MCP Server Docker and Apisix MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Docker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apisix MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Docker lists 6 tools with 3 views and 743 GitHub stars. Apisix MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 38 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Docker and Apisix MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server Docker vs Apisix MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Docker and Apisix MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Docker

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Apisix MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Docker if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Apisix MCP if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Docker when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DOCKER_HOST.
Primary tools included: Natural-language container composition prompt, Container lifecycle management, Image build, pull, push, and removal.

Explore MCP Server Docker Details

Choose Apisix MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: APISIX_SERVER_HOST, APISIX_SERVER_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX, APISIX_ADMIN_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Docker ckreiling Cloud Platforms	Apisix MCP api7 Cloud Platforms
Summary	Integrate with Docker to manage containers, images, volumes, and networks.	MCP Server that support for querying and managing all resource in Apache APISIX.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Docker Tools (6)

Natural-language container composition prompt

Container lifecycle management

Image build, pull, push, and removal

Docker network and volume management

Container logs and statistics resources

SSH-based remote Docker connection

Apisix MCP Tools (6)

Manage routes, services, upstreams, and SSL certificates

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

MCP Server Docker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ckreiling-mcp-server-docker": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-docker"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_HOST": "YOUR_DOCKER_HOST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Apisix MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api7-apisix-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apisix-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_SERVER_HOST": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_HOST_HERE",
        "APISIX_SERVER_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Docker is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apisix MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Docker when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Apisix MCP when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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