MCP-Server VBox

What is MCP-Server VBox?

MCP-Server VBox is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for managing Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters. It provides a unified interface that lets users perform container and pod operations through Claude Desktop.

How to use MCP-Server VBox?

Install dependencies with npm install, build the project with npm run build, then configure Claude Desktop by adding the server entry to claude_desktop_config.json with the node command pointing to the built build/index.js. Ensure the Docker daemon is running and a valid Kubernetes configuration is available at ~/.kube/config.

Key features of MCP-Server VBox

• List Docker containers, pull images, and create containers.
• List Kubernetes pods, create deployments, and execute commands in pods.
• Enter an interactive shell in a pod and exit the pod execution environment.
• Get the current execution context (local or pod).
• Execute commands in the current environment with real-time output.
• Debug mode with inspection support via --inspect.

Use cases of MCP-Server VBox

• Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters using natural language in Claude Desktop.
• Deploy Kubernetes pods and deployments without leaving the chat interface.
• Execute interactive shell commands inside containers or pods remotely.
• Simplify daily operations by unifying Docker and Kubernetes management in one tool.