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

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

How do I install Docker MCP or Docker MCP Server 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 MCP and Docker MCP Server free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docker MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Docker MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docker MCP and Docker MCP Server 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

Docker MCP vs Docker MCP Server

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

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Docker MCP Server

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docker MCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Docker MCP Server 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 MCP 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 MCP Details

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).

Explore Docker MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP Cloud Platforms	Docker MCP Server Cloud Platforms
Summary	MCP server for managing Docker containers, images, networks, volumes, and registries	Docker for AI agents — containers, compose stacks, logs and databases, locally or over SSH.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docker MCP Tools (0)

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

Docker MCP Server Tools (0)

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

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 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Docker MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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