Docker MCP Server vs Tidesman

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker MCP Server and Tidesman 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Docker MCP Server 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).

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Choose Tidesman 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP Server Cloud Platforms	Tidesman Cloud Platforms
Summary	Docker for AI agents — containers, compose stacks, logs and databases, locally or over SSH.	A free native MCP server for running and debugging Linux containers with Apple's container tool.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hypnosis/docker-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tidesman": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tidesman"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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