Podman MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for container runtimes (Podman and Docker)

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Overview

Podman MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for container runtimes, specifically for Podman and Docker.

To use Podman MCP Server, you can integrate it with Claude Desktop or Goose CLI by adding it to the configuration files and using the npx command to run it.

Supports both Podman and Docker container runtimes. - Flexible and powerful MCP server capabilities. - Easy integration with existing AI agent frameworks.

Managing containerized applications using Podman.
Integrating with AI agents for enhanced functionality.
Facilitating communication between different container runtimes.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Podman MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

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

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "podman-mcp-server-manusa": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-podman-mcp-server-manusa"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the license for Podman MCP Server?

It is licensed under the Apache-2.0 license.

Is Podman MCP Server free to use?

Yes, it is free to use and open-source.

Developer tools

Podman MCP Server — MCP Registry