In simple English
This tool helps you run small programs that give artificial intelligence access to your files, databases and tools. These small programs are called Model Context Protocol servers. Running them can be risky because they have access to your machine. This tool puts every server inside its own sealed box so it cannot break anything else. It also connects your AI chat apps to these servers in one simple step.
What it is
A command-line plugin for Docker that manages Model Context Protocol servers and acts as a central gateway for your AI tools. It handles server lifecycles, security secrets and client connections through simple terminal commands.
What it is good for
Solo builders who use AI coding assistants and want a safe, organized way to let their models run local tools without exposing their entire computer.
- Runs every server inside a sealed Docker container for safety.
- Manages multiple AI clients like VS Code and Cursor from one place.
- Handles login secrets securely through Docker Desktop.
- Requires Docker Desktop version 4.59 or newer to work properly.
- Requires a basic understanding of terminal commands and Docker.
- Relies on Docker running constantly in the background.
manual configuration of Model Context Protocol servers in individual AI client configuration files
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git clone https://github.com/docker/mcp-gateway.git cd mcp-gateway mkdir -p "$HOME/.docker/cli-plugins/" make docker-mcp