Mux TypeScript API Library vs Docker MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mux TypeScript API Library 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mux TypeScript API Library 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).

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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.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mux TypeScript API Library Developer Tools	Docker MCP QuantGeekDev Developer Tools
Summary	Official Mux API wrapper for Node projects, supporting both Mux Data and Mux Video.	Docker container management and operations through MCP
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-116": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-116"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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