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Manage Docker containers, images, and compose stacks. Build, run, and monitor containerized applications.
8.8/10
Score
5ms
Latency
Local
Uptime
8
Tools
stdio
Auth
Quick Verdict
docker_container_logs hit 3167ms latency spikes during testing. Use this for container management and system inspection. Avoid it for time-sensitive operations. Best area: docker operations.
Lab Review
What We Found
What works: All 5 Docker operations we tested passed cleanly - from bulk container discovery to targeted log retrieval. The server handles everything from system introspection to individual container management without protocol errors or authentication hiccups. Where it breaks: We hit no failures during testing, but docker_container_list took 3167ms for bulk container discovery while individual operations like docker_container_inspect (2ms) and docker_container_logs (4ms) stayed fast. This means initial discovery can be slow, but once you know container IDs, targeted queries are consistently quick. What this means for your workflow: You can build monitoring dashboards and debugging tools on this server - individual container operations performed reliably in current tests. The bulk listing delay affects startup discovery but not ongoing operations, so cache container IDs after initial discovery rather than repeatedly calling docker_container_list. For Docker management automation, this server delivers what you need.
Lab Observations
What actually happened during testing
During testing, our scanner interacted with Docker. 5 tools succeeded.
| Tool | Status |
|---|---|
| docker_container_list | ✅ success |
| docker_system_info | ✅ success |
| docker_system_version | ✅ success |
| docker_container_inspect | ✅ success |
| docker_container_logs | ✅ success |
Reliability
Live test completed — 5 of 8 tools executed Score based on transport stability and schema completeness.
Score Breakdown
Reliability
5 of 5 executed tools succeeded.
Security
Score based on schema analysis and dependency audit.
Setup
Local stdio server. Install via npx or binary, no auth required.
Docs
8 tools with descriptions and input schemas.
Compatibility
Standard MCP protocol. Transport: stdio.
Maintenance
Based on commit frequency, releases, and contributor activity.
Tools
8 available tools
List all containers with their status, names, and basic info
Get detailed information about a specific container
Start a stopped container
Stop a running container
Restart a container
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Retrieve logs from a Docker container with optional filtering
Get Docker system information
Get Docker version information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Docker
What causes the significant latency difference between Docker operations?+
Container listing operations took 3167ms while other operations completed in 2-8ms. This massive latency gap between docker_container_list and individual container operations like docker_container_inspect or docker_container_logs reveals that bulk discovery operations carry substantially higher overhead than targeted container queries.
Which Docker operations execute fastest for real-time monitoring?+
docker_system_version completed in 5ms, docker_container_inspect in 2ms, and docker_container_logs in 4ms. These consistently fast response times make them suitable for frequent polling scenarios where you need current container state or recent log entries without waiting for slower bulk operations.
What authentication configuration does the server require?+
Our testing used none credentials with the local_stdio transport and docker scope permissions. The server established connections and executed all attempted operations without additional authentication steps, though production deployments may require different credential handling depending on Docker daemon configuration.
How does the server handle container inspection for non-existent containers?+
docker_container_inspect completed successfully in our test environment, but we only tested with existing container references. The server's behavior when inspecting invalid container IDs or stopped containers was not verified during our testing cycle.
Which Docker operations were not tested due to safety restrictions?+
Three tools were classified as write-dangerous and skipped during testing. These operations were not executed due to policy, dependency, or test-environment limitations rather than server capability restrictions. The server may support these operations in environments where destructive actions are permitted.
What system information can be retrieved through the server?+
docker_system_info and docker_system_version both executed successfully with fast response times under 10ms. These tools provide access to Docker daemon details and version information, though the specific data fields returned depend on your Docker installation and daemon configuration.
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