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maintenanceA powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Docker operations, enabling seamless container and compose stack management through Claude AI.
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portainer-mcp-server
by hlavrencic
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@portainer-mcp-servershow me all containers in environment 1"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
portainer-mcp-server
MCP server for the Portainer REST API. Manage Docker containers, stacks, images, networks and volumes from any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol.
Usage
npx portainer-mcp-serverOr with a permanent install:
npm install -g portainer-mcp-server
portainer-mcp-serverRelated MCP server: ChatGPT MCP Server
Configuration
Two environment variables are required:
Variable | Description | Default |
| Portainer base URL |
|
| Portainer API token (Personal Access Token) | (required) |
To generate a PAT: Portainer UI → Account → Access Tokens → Add access token.
OpenCode / Claude Desktop config
{
"mcp": {
"portainer": {
"type": "local",
"command": ["npx", "-y", "portainer-mcp-server"],
"enabled": true,
"environment": {
"PORTAINER_URL": "http://your-portainer-host:9000",
"PORTAINER_PAT": "<your-token>"
}
}
}
}Available tools
Tool | Description |
| List all Portainer environments/endpoints |
| List containers in an environment |
| Get detailed info about a container |
| Get logs from a container |
| Start a stopped container |
| Stop a running container |
| Restart a container |
| List all Portainer stacks |
| Get details of a specific stack |
| Get the docker-compose file of a stack |
| List Docker images in an environment |
| List Docker networks in an environment |
| List Docker volumes in an environment |
License
MIT
Maintenance
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–Releases (12mo)
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