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Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog

MCP server by Docker

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog at a glance

Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog is an official MCP server from Docker. It lets you run and connect containerized MCP servers from Docker's catalog to any AI client.

Connects to
Developer tools
Hosting
Local · stdio and Streamable HTTP
Sign-in
None (per-server credentials managed in Docker)
Price
Free (needs a Docker account)
Works with
Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Continue, Cursor, Gemini, Goose, LM Studio, OpenCode, VS Code, Zed
Best for
Developers running many MCP servers safely
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: None (per-server credentials managed in Docker).

Install or connect
docker mcp gateway run --profile my_profile

What Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog can do

The Catalog lists 300+ verified MCP servers packaged as container images. The Toolkit and MCP Gateway in Docker Desktop run them in profiles and connect them to your AI apps from one place.

Tools it exposes include
Browse 300+ catalog serversGroup servers in profilesdocker mcp gateway rundocker mcp client connectManage server secrets

Best for: developers running many MCP servers safely

Pros

  • One setup for many servers and clients
  • Servers run isolated in containers
  • Large verified catalog

Cons

  • Needs Docker Desktop 4.62 or later
  • Still a beta feature

Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog FAQ

Is Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog free?

Yes. It is part of Docker Desktop; Docker Desktop's own subscription terms apply.

How do I connect Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog?

Enable MCP Toolkit in Docker Desktop beta features, add servers to a profile and run docker mcp gateway run –profile <name>.

What can Docker MCP Toolkit and Catalog do?

It finds, runs and connects containerized MCP servers to AI clients through one gateway.