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podman-mcp-server

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Podman MCP Server is a robust Model Context Protocol server that exposes container runtime data from Podman and Docker environments. It enables LLMs and AI agents to access real-time container states, configurations, and metadata, facilitating advanced container management, monitoring, and automation workflows within MCP-enabled applications.

Use This MCP server To

Expose real-time container status and metadata to LLMs Enable AI-driven container lifecycle management Integrate container runtime data into developer IDEs Automate container monitoring and alerting workflows Provide context for AI-assisted container debugging Support multi-container orchestration insights for AI agents Feed container logs and metrics into AI analysis tools

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Podman MCP Server

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✨ Features | 🚀 Getting Started | 🎥 Demos | ⚙️ Configuration | 🧑‍💻 Development

✨ Features

A powerful and flexible MCP server for container runtimes supporting Podman and Docker.

🚀 Getting Started

Claude Desktop

Using npx

If you have npm installed, this is the fastest way to get started with podman-mcp-server on Claude Desktop.

Open your claude_desktop_config.json and add the mcp server to the list of mcpServers:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podman": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "podman-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

podman-mcp-server FAQ

How do I install the podman-mcp-server?
You can install it via npm using 'npm install podman-mcp-server' or run it directly with npx.
Does podman-mcp-server support both Podman and Docker?
Yes, it supports container runtimes Podman and Docker, providing unified context access.
Can podman-mcp-server be used with multiple MCP hosts?
Yes, it is designed to serve multiple MCP clients and hosts simultaneously.
How does podman-mcp-server handle container security?
It follows MCP principles for secure, scoped, and observable interactions, ensuring safe data exposure.
Is podman-mcp-server compatible with different LLM providers?
Yes, it works with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini models via MCP clients.
What kind of container data does podman-mcp-server expose?
It exposes container states, configurations, logs, and runtime metrics in structured form.
How can I contribute to podman-mcp-server development?
Contributions are welcome via GitHub; you can fork the repo, make changes, and submit pull requests.