Docker Hub MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Docker Hub through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Docker Hub tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Docker Hub MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Docker Hub
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Docker Hub, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Docker Hub MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Docker Hub through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Docker Hub + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Docker Hub MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Docker Hub and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Docker Hub tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Docker Hub and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Docker Hub data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Docker Hub MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Docker Hub to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Docker Hub to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Docker Hub + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Docker Hub MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Docker Hub with your favorite client
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Connect Docker Hub to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.