---
title: "Docker MCP Server Setup Guide and Schema"
slug: "docker"
category: "dev-tools"
package: "mcp-server-docker"
transport: "stdio"
canonical: "https://mcp-codex.com/servers/docker"
source: "MCP Codex (https://mcp-codex.com)"
dateModified: "2026-09-28"
---

# Docker MCP Server

> Manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks.

## Overview
Let AI agents list, inspect, start, stop, and manage Docker containers. Also supports image management, volume operations, and Docker Compose integration for containerized development workflows.

## Quick Install
```bash
npx -y mcp-server-docker
```

## Client Configurations

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-docker"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Cursor (`mcp.json`)
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-docker"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### OpenAI Codex CLI (`~/.codex/config.toml`)
```toml
[mcp_servers.docker]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-server-docker"]
```

## Available Tools (6)

- `list_containers`
- `start_container`
- `stop_container`
- `inspect_container`
- `list_images`
- `run_container`

## Documentation & Links
- Canonical Web Page: https://mcp-codex.com/servers/docker
- Weekly Protocol Changelog: https://mcp-codex.com#newsletter
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ckreiling/mcp-server-docker
- Setup Tutorial Guide: https://mcp-codex.com/articles/docker-mcp-server-guide