What is the key difference between Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker?

Docker Compose Audit belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Server Docker belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Docker Compose Audit or Mcp Server Docker 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 Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker free or paid?

Docker Compose Audit operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Server Docker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docker Compose Audit lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Docker lists 6 tools with 1 views and 736 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker 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.

How do I install Docker Compose Audit or Mcp Server Docker in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker free to use, or do they require API keys?

Docker Compose Audit is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Server Docker operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both docker-compose-audit and ckreiling-mcp-server-docker as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Docker Compose Audit has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Docker holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 736 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Docker Compose Audit vs Mcp Server Docker

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker Compose Audit and Mcp Server Docker 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

Docker Compose Audit

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Server Docker

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docker Compose Audit if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Server Docker 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 Docker Compose Audit 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).

Explore Docker Compose Audit Details

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 with plan and apply loop, Container lifecycle management: create, run, start, stop, remove, Image management: list, pull, push, build, remove.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Docker Compose Audit Cloud Platforms	Mcp Server Docker ckreiling Cloud Platforms
Summary	Security audit for docker-compose.yml — 25 checks: secrets, privileges, network, volumes, images.	Integrate with Docker to manage containers, images, volumes, and networks.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docker Compose Audit Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Mcp Server Docker Tools (6)

Natural language container composition with plan and apply loop

Container lifecycle management: create, run, start, stop, remove

Image management: list, pull, push, build, remove

Network and volume management: list, create, remove

Access container logs and stats via resource URIs

Supports local and remote Docker daemon connections

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).

Docker Compose Audit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-compose-audit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "docker-compose-audit"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Server Docker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ckreiling-mcp-server-docker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_HOST": "YOUR_DOCKER_HOST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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