How do I get a Docker Hub access token?

Log in to [**hub.docker.com**](https://hub.docker.com/settings/security), go to **Settings > Security**, click **New Access Token**, give it a name and copy the token immediately — it starts with `dckr_pat_` and won't be shown again.

Can I create private repositories?

Yes! Use `create_repository` with `is_private` set to "true". Note that free Docker Hub accounts have a limited number of private repositories. Check your account plan for private repo limits.

Can I see all tags for an image?

Yes! Use `list_tags` with the namespace and repository name. Returns all available tags with their image sizes, last pushed dates and digests. Useful for finding the correct version to pull.

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About Docker Hub MCP Server

Connect your Docker Hub account to any AI agent and manage your container images through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Docker Hub data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Repository Management — List, create, update and delete Docker image repositories
Tag Discovery — Browse available image tags with versions, sizes and architecture info
Account Info — View your user profile, organizations and repository statistics
Image Search — Search for public Docker images by name or description
Pull Stats — Monitor pull counts and repository popularity metrics

The Docker Hub MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Docker Hub to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Docker Hub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Docker Hub

Ask Copilot: "Using Docker Hub, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Docker Hub MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Docker Hub through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers — adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Docker Hub + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Docker Hub MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Docker Hub MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Docker Hub to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_repository

Requires the namespace (your username or org) and repository name. Optionally set a description and visibility (public/private). Returns the created repository. Create a new Docker Hub repository

delete_repository

Provide the namespace and repository name. WARNING: this action is irreversible. Delete a Docker Hub repository

get_repository

Provide the namespace (username/org) and repository name. Get details for a specific Docker Hub repository

get_tag

Provide the namespace, repository name and tag name (e.g. "latest", "v1.2.3"). Get details for a specific image tag

get_user

Returns username, email, full name, location, company and account type. Use this to verify your access token is working correctly. Get the authenticated Docker Hub user info

list_organizations

Each organization includes its name, full name, type and creation date. List organizations the user belongs to

list_repositories

Each repository shows its name, namespace, description, star count, pull count, visibility (public/private) and last updated date. Optionally set pagination parameters. List Docker Hub repositories (images)

list_tags

Each tag shows the tag name, image size, last pushed date and digest. Useful for discovering available image versions. List tags for a Docker Hub repository

search_repositories

Returns matching repos with their namespace, name, star count, pull count and description. Useful for discovering community images. Search for Docker Hub repositories

update_repository

Provide the namespace, repository name and a JSON object with fields to update (e.g. {"description": "New description", "is_private": true}). Only provided fields will be modified. Update a Docker Hub repository

Example Prompts for Docker Hub in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Docker Hub immediately.

"List all my Docker repositories."

"Show me all available tags for the nginx official image."

"Search for official Python images on Docker Hub."

Troubleshooting Docker Hub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Docker Hub to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Docker Hub + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Docker Hub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.