Komodo MCP Server

What is Komodo MCP Server?

Komodo MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants like Claude and GitHub Copilot to manage Docker or Podman deployments through Komodo, a container management platform. It allows natural language or automated workflows for container management, server orchestration, and deployment operations.

How to use Komodo MCP Server?

You can deploy it via Docker (recommended) using the provided Docker Compose example, or integrate it directly with Claude Desktop or VS Code by copying the configuration files from the examples/ directory and editing them with your Komodo credentials. For local development, clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and start with npm start.

Key features of Komodo MCP Server

• Start, stop, restart containers across servers
• Deploy containers, updates, and Docker Compose stacks
• List all managed servers and get server statistics
• Works with any MCP client (Claude Desktop, VS Code Copilot, n8n)
• Dual transport support: Stdio and HTTP/SSE
• Security features: rate limiting, CORS validation, DNS rebinding protection

Use cases of Komodo MCP Server

• List all Komodo servers using natural language
• Show containers on a specific server
• Start, stop, or restart a container by name
• Deploy an application to a staging environment
• Get resource statistics for a development server

FAQ from Komodo MCP Server

What are the requirements to use Komodo MCP Server?

You need Komodo v1.19.5 or later, Docker (for containerized deployment), Node.js 20+ (for local development), and valid Komodo credentials (API Key/Secret or username/password).

What transports does Komodo MCP Server support?

It supports dual transport: Stdio (standard input/output) and HTTP/Server-Sent Events (SSE).

How do I configure credentials?

Credentials are set via environment variables in the configuration files (e.g., .env for Docker Compose, claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop, or mcp.json for VS Code). Never commit credentials; use environment variables.

Is OpenTelemetry supported?

Yes, you can enable distributed tracing and metrics by setting environment variables like OTEL_ENABLED, OTEL_SERVICE_NAME, OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT, and OTEL_DEBUG.

Can I use Komodo MCP Server with n8n automation?

The README notes that pre-built n8n workflows are coming soon. The server is compatible with any MCP client, so n8n integration is possible.