What is the key difference between Dockerhub and Docker?

Dockerhub belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Docker belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Dockerhub or 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 Dockerhub and Docker free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dockerhub lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Docker lists 5 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dockerhub and 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dockerhub vs Docker

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dockerhub and 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

Dockerhub

Cloud Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Docker

Cloud Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dockerhub if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Docker if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dockerhub when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_images, get_image, get_tags.

Explore Dockerhub Details

Choose Docker when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: docker_container_list, docker_image_list, docker_dockerfile_analyze.

Explore Docker Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dockerhub Cloud Platforms	D Docker Cloud Platforms
Summary
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dockerhub Tools (4)

search_images

Search Docker Hub for container images by keyword. Returns repository name, description, pull count, star count, and official status. Use when finding images for deployment.

get_image

Get detailed metadata for a Docker Hub repository: description, pull count, stars, last updated date, and official status. Use before pulling an image to verify quality and currency.

get_tags

List available tags for a Docker image sorted by recency. Returns tag name, digest, size, and push date. Use to find and select specific versions to pull.

get_tag_details

Get full details for a SPECIFIC image tag, including every platform/architecture it supports (os/arch/variant), per-platform digests and sizes, the multi-arch manifest digest, and push date. PREFER for "does <image>:<tag> have an arm64 build", "what platforms does <image>:<tag> support", "the diges…

Docker Tools (5)

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).

Dockerhub Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dockerhub": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Docker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dockerhub is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Docker belongs to Cloud Platforms using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Dockerhub when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Docker when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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