Docker MCP vs Shade

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docker MCP and Shade 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 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

Choose Shade when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Shade Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docker MCP QuantGeekDev Developer Tools	Shade Developer Tools
Summary	Docker container management and operations through MCP	Search, inspect, organize, annotate, share, and automate creative assets in Shade.
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": {
    "quantgeekdev-docker-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "docker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shade": {
      "url": "https://mcp.shade.inc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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