What is the key difference between Docker MCP and Ipybox?

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

How do I install Docker MCP or Ipybox 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 Ipybox free or paid?

Docker MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ipybox 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. Ipybox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 73 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docker MCP and Ipybox 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 Ipybox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker MCP and Ipybox 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

Ipybox

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 Ipybox 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).

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Choose Ipybox 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 Ipybox Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP Cloud Platforms	Ipybox Cloud Platforms
Summary	MCP server for managing Docker containers, images, networks, volumes, and registries	An MCP server for sandboxed Python code execution with IPython and Docker, and file transfer.
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.

Ipybox 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Ipybox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ipybox": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ipybox"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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