MCP Server with Docker

What is MCP Server with Docker?

MCP Server with Docker demonstrates how to run an MCP (Model Control Protocol) server using Docker, supporting both the stdio protocol (locally) and the SSE protocol (locally and remotely).

How to use MCP Server with Docker?

Ensure Docker is installed on your system. For remote deployment, you need an account on Render VPS service. The project structure includes server.py (MCP server with a simple tool), Dockerfile (instructions for building the Docker image), and requirements.txt (Python dependencies). To run SSE locally, set the host address to 0.0.0.0; for remote deployment, comment that line. Verify the port exposed in the Dockerfile matches the one set in server.py.

Key features of MCP Server with Docker

• Runs MCP server inside a Docker container.
• Supports stdio protocol for local communication.
• Supports SSE protocol for local and remote access.
• Simple tool implementation in a single Python file.
• Enables deployment on Render VPS for remote access.

Use cases of MCP Server with Docker

• Local development testing of MCP tools via stdio.
• Local testing of SSE communication with Docker.
• Deploying an MCP server to a cloud VPS for remote access.
• Learning how to containerize an MCP server with Docker.

FAQ from MCP Server with Docker

What protocols does MCP Server with Docker support?

It supports both the stdio protocol (for local use only) and the SSE protocol (for local and remote use).

What are the prerequisites to use this server?

You need Docker installed on your system. For remote deployment, you also need an account on Render VPS service.

How do I ensure SSE communication works correctly?

Make sure the port exposed in the Dockerfile is identical to the port set in server.py. For local SSE, set the host address to 0.0.0.0; for remote, comment that line.

Can I run the server without Docker?

No, this project is explicitly designed to run the MCP server using Docker as the container platform.

Where can I deploy the server for remote access?

The README mentions using Render VPS service for external deployment and remote access.