Docker MCP vs MCP Code Runner

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker MCP and MCP Code Runner 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 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).
• Primary tools included: Create standalone containers, Deploy Docker Compose stacks, Retrieve container logs.

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Choose MCP Code Runner 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: Supports MCP protocol, Executes code inside Docker containers, Returns code execution results.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP QuantGeekDev Cloud Platforms	MCP Code Runner axliupore Cloud Platforms
Summary	Docker container management and operations through MCP	An MCP server for running code locally via Docker and supporting multiple programming languages.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms

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": {
    "quantgeekdev-docker-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "quantgeekdev-docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axliupore-mcp-code-runner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "axliupore-mcp-code-runner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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