What is the key difference between Hevy (unofficial) and Docker MCP?

Hevy (unofficial) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Docker MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hevy (unofficial) or Docker MCP 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 Hevy (unofficial) and Docker MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hevy (unofficial) lists 12 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Docker MCP lists 4 tools with 3 views and 503 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hevy (unofficial) and Docker MCP 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

Hevy (unofficial) vs Docker MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hevy (unofficial) and Docker MCP 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

Hevy (unofficial)

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Docker MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hevy (unofficial) if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Docker MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hevy (unofficial) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_exercises, list_routine_folders, create_routine_folder.

Explore Hevy (unofficial) Details

Choose Docker MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Create standalone containers, Deploy Docker Compose stacks, Retrieve container logs.

Explore Docker MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hevy (unofficial) Developer Tools	Docker MCP QuantGeekDev Developer Tools
Summary	Create Hevy routines and analyze your training from chat. Unofficial; BYO Hevy PRO API key.	Docker container management and operations through MCP
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hevy (unofficial) Tools (12)

search_exercises

Search the user's Hevy exercise library by name (fuzzy). Returns template id, exact title, type, muscle group and equipment.

list_routine_folders

List the user's routine folders (id + title). Check this before creating a folder — reuse an existing one when the name matches.

create_routine_folder

Create a routine folder, or return the existing folder if one with this exact title already exists (never duplicates).

list_routines

List the user's existing routines (id, title, folder_id, exercise_count). Use to avoid creating duplicates.

create_routine

create a routine (lb-first: weight_lb snaps to 2.5/5 lb increments; RPE folded into notes; supersets; duration/distance targets supported)

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).

Hevy (unofficial) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hevy-unofficial": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@almostjacked/hevy-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "quantgeekdev-docker-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hevy (unofficial) is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Docker MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Hevy (unofficial) when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Docker MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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