Portainer MCP Server
by BirajMainali
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Portainer, enabling AI assistants to interact with Docker containers and services through Portainer's API. It allows AI to manage Docker resources through Portainer.
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What is Portainer MCP Server?
The Portainer MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to interface with Portainer's API. It allows AI assistants to manage and interact with Docker containers, images, networks, and services through Portainer.
How to use Portainer MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, configure the necessary environment variables (PORTAINER_URL, PORTAINER_API_KEY, PORTAINER_ENV_ID), and build the server using Deno. Then, configure your MCP config to point to the built executable. The server exposes various API tools for container, image, network, and service management that AI assistants can utilize.
Key features of Portainer MCP Server
Docker container management (create, start, delete, fetch logs, update resource limits)
Docker image management (fetch, delete unused, clear build cache)
Docker network operations (inspect, fetch)
Docker service management (fetch, logs)
Resource limit management for containers
Use cases of Portainer MCP Server
Automated container deployment and management
AI-driven resource optimization for Docker containers
Intelligent monitoring and logging of Docker services
Automated cleanup of unused Docker resources
FAQ from Portainer MCP Server
What is Deno?
What is Deno?
Deno is a modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.
What is Portainer?
What is Portainer?
Portainer is a management UI for Docker, Kubernetes, and Swarm.
What is an MCP Server?
What is an MCP Server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows AI models to interact with systems and tools.
What environment variables are required?
What environment variables are required?
PORTAINER_URL, PORTAINER_API_KEY, and PORTAINER_ENV_ID are required.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.