Podman Mcp Server
Gives Claude direct access to Podman and Docker container runtimes through both the Podman REST API and CLI fallback. You get the standard container lifecycle operations: run, stop, remove, inspect, and tail logs. Image management is included too, with build, pull, and list capabilities. Useful when you want Claude to spin up test environments, debug running containers, or automate deployment workflows without leaving the conversation. The server auto-detects whether to use the native API socket or shell out to the CLI binary, and supports both stdio and HTTP transports. Available as an npm package or standalone binary, with one-click installation for Claude Desktop, VS Code, and Goose CLI.
- GitHub stars
- 74
- tools
- 13
- transport
- STDIO
- last updated
- Feb 27, 2026
Tools
13 toolsPublic tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
container_inspectDisplays the low-level information and configuration of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
Displays the low-level information and configuration of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_listPrints out information about the running Docker or Podman containers
Prints out information about the running Docker or Podman containers
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_logsDisplays the logs of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
Displays the logs of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_removeRemoves a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name (rm)
Removes a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name (rm)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_runRuns a Docker or Podman container with the specified image name
Runs a Docker or Podman container with the specified image name
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_stopStops a Docker or Podman running container with the specified container ID or name
Stops a Docker or Podman running container with the specified container ID or name
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
image_buildBuild a Docker or Podman image from a Dockerfile, Podmanfile, or Containerfile
Build a Docker or Podman image from a Dockerfile, Podmanfile, or Containerfile
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
image_listList the Docker or Podman images on the local machine
List the Docker or Podman images on the local machine
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
image_pullCopies (pulls) a Docker or Podman container image from a registry onto the local machine storage
Copies (pulls) a Docker or Podman container image from a registry onto the local machine storage
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
image_pushPushes a Docker or Podman container image, manifest list or image index from local machine storage to a registry
Pushes a Docker or Podman container image, manifest list or image index from local machine storage to a registry
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
image_removeRemoves a Docker or Podman image from the local machine storage
Removes a Docker or Podman image from the local machine storage
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
network_listList all the available Docker or Podman networks
List all the available Docker or Podman networks
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
volume_listList all the available Docker or Podman volumes
List all the available Docker or Podman volumes
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
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Podman MCP Server
✨ Features | 🚀 Getting Started | 📚 Documentation | 🎥 Demos | ⚙️ Configuration | 🛠️ Tools | 🧑💻 Development
✨ Features
A powerful and flexible MCP server for container runtimes supporting Podman and Docker.
🚀 Getting Started
Claude Desktop
Using npx
Details
- Repository
- github.com/manusa/podman-mcp-server
- Category
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Package
podman-mcp-server- Transport
- STDIO
- Registry
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