What is the key difference between Docker MCP and CloudBase AI ToolKit?

Docker MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while CloudBase AI ToolKit belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Docker MCP or CloudBase AI ToolKit 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 CloudBase AI ToolKit free or paid?

Docker MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). CloudBase AI ToolKit operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docker MCP lists 6 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars. CloudBase AI ToolKit lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1,102 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docker MCP and CloudBase AI ToolKit 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 CloudBase AI ToolKit

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker MCP and CloudBase AI ToolKit 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: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

CloudBase AI ToolKit

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docker MCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose CloudBase AI ToolKit 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).
You have access to required keys: DOCKER_HOST.
Primary tools included: Supports local and remote Docker daemons over TCP, TLS, SSH, Over 150 typed tools with clear read-only and destructive flags, Configurable read-only and no-destructive modes for safety.

Explore Docker MCP Details

Choose CloudBase AI ToolKit when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: CLOUDBASE_ENV_ID, CLOUDBASE_SECRET_ID, CLOUDBASE_SECRET_KEY, CLOUDBASE_REGION.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP L337-org Cloud Platforms	CloudBase AI ToolKit TencentCloudBase Cloud Platforms
Summary	Manages one or more Docker daemons (local socket or remote over TCP/TLS/SSH) with 156 tools spanning containers, images, Compose, Swarm, Buildx, Scout, and OCI registries. Mark hosts as read-only for safe monitoring; logs and stats exposed as MCP resources.	One-stop backend services for WeChat Mini-Programs and full-stack apps. Provides specialized MCP tools for serverless cloud functions, databases, and one-click deployment to production with China market access through WeChat ecosystem.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docker MCP Tools (6)

Supports local and remote Docker daemons over TCP, TLS, SSH

Over 150 typed tools with clear read-only and destructive flags

Configurable read-only and no-destructive modes for safety

Exposes logs and stats as MCP resources for monitoring

Live tool catalog and SDK reference exposed in-session

Optimized for lazy tool loading and domain-based tool filtering

CloudBase AI ToolKit Tools (6)

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": {
    "l337-org-docker-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "install"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOCKER_HOST": "YOUR_DOCKER_HOST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

CloudBase AI ToolKit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tencentcloudbase-cloudbase-ai-toolkit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cloudbase/cloudbase-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLOUDBASE_ENV_ID": "YOUR_CLOUDBASE_ENV_ID_HERE",
        "CLOUDBASE_SECRET_ID": "YOUR_CLOUDBASE_SECRET_ID_HERE",
        "CLOUDBASE_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_CLOUDBASE_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "CLOUDBASE_REGION": "YOUR_CLOUDBASE_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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