Unraid RMCP vs Docker MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Unraid RMCP and Docker 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Unraid RMCP 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).

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Choose Docker MCP Server 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Unraid RMCP Cloud Platforms	Docker MCP Server Cloud Platforms
Summary	Rust MCP server and CLI for Unraid GraphQL operations across NAS, Docker, VM, and storage workflows.	Docker for AI agents — containers, compose stacks, logs and databases, locally or over SSH.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	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": {
    "unraid-rmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/unraid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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