Connects Claude to Komodo, the Docker and Podman management platform, exposing 70 tools across 16 categories. You get full lifecycle control over containers, stacks, deployments, servers, builds, and repos, plus remote terminal access and log search. Auth via API key, username/password, or JWT, with runtime configuration so you can swap credentials without restarting. Long running operations report progress and support cancellation mid flight. Ships as multi arch Docker images or runs via npx. Useful when you're managing containerized infrastructure and want to inspect, deploy, scale, or troubleshoot through natural language instead of clicking through a dashboard or writing deployment scripts.
Model Context Protocol Server for Komodo
Manage your Docker or Podman deployments through Komodo with AI assistants and automation tools.
Komodo MCP Server enables seamless interaction between AI assistants (like Claude, GitHub Copilot) and Komodo (Container Management Platform) for efficient container management, server orchestration, and deployment operations. The MCP-Server gives you the ability to control your Komodo-managed infrastructure by using natural language or automated workflows.
amd64, arm64, arm/v7, and arm/v6 (Raspberry Pi). Non-root, multi-stage builds with tini init.*_FILE variants.komodo_configure without restarting the server./health and /ready endpoints. komodo_health_check reports server version, connectivity, and auth status.Built on mcp-server-framework — a production-ready TypeScript MCP server framework with structured logging, OpenTelemetry, and session management.
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Configuration | komodo_configure, komodo_health_check |
| Containers | komodo_container_list, komodo_container_inspect, komodo_container_logs, komodo_container_search_logs, komodo_container_action (start/stop/restart/pause/unpause) |
| Servers | komodo_server_list, komodo_server_info, komodo_server_stats, komodo_server_apply (create/update), komodo_server_delete, komodo_server_action (start_all/restart_all/pause_all/unpause_all/stop_all_containers, prune_*, delete_network/image/volume) |
| Stacks | komodo_stack_list, komodo_stack_info, komodo_stack_apply (create/update), komodo_stack_delete, komodo_stack_action (deploy/pull/start/restart/pause/unpause/stop/destroy) |
| Deployments | komodo_deployment_list, komodo_deployment_info, komodo_deployment_apply (create/update), komodo_deployment_delete, komodo_deployment_action (deploy/pull/start/restart/pause/unpause/stop/destroy) |
| Builds | komodo_build_list, komodo_build_info, komodo_build_action (run/cancel), komodo_build_logs, komodo_build_apply (create/update), komodo_build_delete |
| Repos | komodo_repo_list, komodo_repo_info, komodo_repo_action (clone/pull/build/cancel_build), komodo_repo_apply (create/update), komodo_repo_delete |
| Procedures | komodo_procedure_list, komodo_procedure_info, komodo_procedure_action (run), komodo_procedure_apply (create/update), komodo_procedure_delete |
| Actions | komodo_action_list, komodo_action_info, komodo_action_action (run/cancel), komodo_action_apply (create/update), komodo_action_delete |
| Alerters | komodo_alerter_list, komodo_alerter_info, komodo_alerter_apply (create/update), komodo_alerter_delete |
| Swarms | komodo_swarm_list, komodo_swarm_info, komodo_swarm_apply (create/update), komodo_swarm_delete, komodo_swarm_nodes_list, komodo_swarm_services_list, komodo_swarm_action (update_node/remove_nodes/remove_services/remove_stacks) |
| Resource Syncs | komodo_resource_sync_list, komodo_resource_sync_info, komodo_resource_sync_action (run/refresh), komodo_resource_sync_apply (create/update), komodo_resource_sync_delete |
| Variables | komodo_variable_list, komodo_variable_info, komodo_variable_apply (create/update — value/description/is_secret), komodo_variable_delete |
| Updates | komodo_update_list (filterable, paginated), komodo_update_info |
| Terminal | komodo_exec (target: server / container / deployment / stack_service) |
| API Keys | komodo_user_list_api_keys, komodo_user_create_api_key, komodo_user_delete_api_key |
Tip: Every tool carries
_meta.category(one ofconfig,container,server,stack,deployment,build,repo,procedure,action,alerter,swarm,resource-sync,variable,update,terminal,user) and arequiredScopesarray (komodo:read/komodo:operate/komodo:admin), so MCP clients and gateways can filter or gate tools by category and three-tier RBAC.List/info/logs tools support cursor pagination via
{ cursor, page_size }(1–100, default 50) and emit_meta.page.next_cursorwhen more items are available.inspect,info,logs, andsearch_logsresponses also include a session-scopedephemeral://…resource link so large payloads can be fetched out-of-band viaresources/read; passinline_full: trueto force inlining.
Deploy as a persistent HTTP server — connect from any MCP client.
mkdir komodo-mcp && cd komodo-mcp
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MP-Tool/komodo-mcp-server/main/docker/compose.yaml
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MP-Tool/komodo-mcp-server/main/docker/docker.env
cp docker.env .env # Edit with your credentials
docker compose up -d
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config):
"komodo-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run", "-i", "--rm",
"-e", "KOMODO_URL=https://komodo.example.com:9120",
"-e", "KOMODO_API_KEY=api-key",
"-e", "KOMODO_API_SECRET=api-secret",
"ghcr.io/mp-tool/komodo-mcp-server:latest"
]
}
Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:
{
"servers": {
"Komodo MCP Server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run", "-i", "--rm",
"-e", "KOMODO_URL=https://komodo.example.com:9120",
"-e", "KOMODO_API_KEY=api-key",
"-e", "KOMODO_API_SECRET=api-secret",
"ghcr.io/mp-tool/komodo-mcp-server:latest"
]
}
}
}
→ Full VS Code Guide · Node.js / npx (no Docker) · All Integrations
Once connected, ask Claude, Copilot, or any MCP-compatible assistant:
"List all my Komodo servers"
"Show containers on production-server"
"Start the nginx container"
"Deploy my-app to staging"
"Get stats for dev-server"
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --url http://localhost:8000/mcp
Use /mcp for Streamable HTTP or /sse for legacy SSE transport (if enabled). Adjust host and port to match your setup.
Three methods are supported — use whichever fits your setup:
| Method | Environment Variables | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| API Key (recommended) | KOMODO_API_KEY + KOMODO_API_SECRET | Service accounts, automation |
| Username / Password | KOMODO_USERNAME + KOMODO_PASSWORD | Interactive users |
| JWT Token | KOMODO_JWT_TOKEN | Browser-based SSO (OIDC, GitHub, Google OAuth) |
KOMODO_URL is always required. All credentials also support Docker secrets via *_FILE variants (e.g. KOMODO_API_KEY_FILE).
For the full configuration reference (env vars, config files, Docker secrets), see the Configuration Guide.
AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) are used as part of the development workflow — for code generation, architecture exploration, and documentation drafting. Every line of code and documentation is manually reviewed to ensure quality, correctness, and compliance with established engineering standards.
This software is provided under the GPL-3.0 License. If you find bugs or have ideas, issues and contributions are always welcome.
Contributions are welcome! See our Contributing Guide for details.
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/MP-Tool/komodo-mcp-server.git
cd komodo-mcp-server
npm install
# Build and run
npm run build
npm start
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Configuration | All environment variables, config file formats, priority chain, Docker secrets |
| Docker Deployment | Docker Compose setup, health checks, production deployment |
| Client Integrations | Claude Desktop, VS Code, Node.js/npx setup guides |
| Contributing | Development setup, coding standards, PR guidelines |
| Security | Vulnerability reporting, security best practices |
| Changelog | Version history and release notes |
GPL-3.0 License - see LICENSE for details.
Report security vulnerabilities via GitHub's Private Vulnerability Reporting (see SECURITY.md).
Best practices:
Built with ❤️ for the Komodo community 🦎
KOMODO_URL*Komodo Core API URL
KOMODO_API_KEYsecretAPI key for key-based authentication (recommended)
KOMODO_API_SECRETsecretAPI secret for key-based authentication (recommended)
KOMODO_USERNAMEsecretUsername for login authentication (alternative to API key)
KOMODO_PASSWORDsecretPassword for login authentication (alternative to API key)
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