What is the key difference between MCP Server Docker and Esxi MCP Server?

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

How do I install MCP Server Docker or Esxi MCP Server 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 MCP Server Docker and Esxi MCP Server free or paid?

MCP Server Docker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Esxi MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Docker lists 10 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Esxi MCP Server lists 6 tools with 4 views and 64 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Docker and Esxi MCP Server 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

MCP Server Docker vs Esxi MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Docker and Esxi MCP Server 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

MCP Server Docker

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Esxi MCP Server

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Docker if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Esxi MCP Server 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 MCP Server Docker 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).
Primary tools included: list_containers, container_logs, start_container.

Explore MCP Server Docker Details

Choose Esxi MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: VCENTER_HOST, VCENTER_USER, VCENTER_PASSWORD, VCENTER_DATACENTER, VCENTER_CLUSTER, VCENTER_DATASTORE, VCENTER_NETWORK, MCP_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: ESXi and vCenter connectivity, Virtual machine lifecycle operations, CPU, memory, storage, and network monitoring.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Docker ofershap Cloud Platforms	Esxi MCP Server bright8192 Cloud Platforms
Summary	Docker operations — manage containers, images, volumes, networks, and compose services.	A VMware ESXi/vCenter management server based on MCP (Model Control Protocol), providing simple REST API interfaces for virtual machine management.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Docker Tools (10)

list_containers

List running (or all) containers with status, ports, and image info

container_logs

Get recent logs from a container

start_container

Start a stopped container

stop_container

Stop a running container

restart_container

Restart a container

remove_container

Remove a container (with optional force)

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).

MCP Server Docker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ofershap-mcp-server-docker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-docker-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Esxi MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bright8192-esxi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pyvmomi"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VCENTER_HOST": "YOUR_VCENTER_HOST_HERE",
        "VCENTER_USER": "YOUR_VCENTER_USER_HERE",
        "VCENTER_PASSWORD": "YOUR_VCENTER_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "VCENTER_DATACENTER": "YOUR_VCENTER_DATACENTER_HERE",
        "VCENTER_CLUSTER": "YOUR_VCENTER_CLUSTER_HERE",
        "VCENTER_DATASTORE": "YOUR_VCENTER_DATASTORE_HERE",
        "VCENTER_NETWORK": "YOUR_VCENTER_NETWORK_HERE",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "YOUR_MCP_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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