How to Use the Dokku MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add Dokku to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http -- . This registers the Dokku tools directly into your CLI environment.

Q: How do I list my Dokku apps in Claude Code?

Simply run the listapps tool via the CLI. It returns a clean list of all active containers currently managed by Dokku.

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Automate Dokku tasks with Claude Code

Pipe your deployment logic directly into your shell scripts. Claude Code uses `create_app` and `ps_scale` to handle your infrastructure automatically. It removes the need for manual server access. You get a clean interface for managing your containers from any terminal session.

Monitor remote apps using Claude Code

Run `list_apps` to see exactly what is running on your host. When you need to inspect behavior, `get_logs` pulls the data straight to your console. It is built for engineers who live in the terminal. No browser required, just fast access to your application state.

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Need to run a migration or a cleanup script? Use `run_command` to boot an ephemeral container that mirrors your production environment. It keeps your host server isolated. Once the job finishes, the container is destroyed, ensuring zero drift on your production machine.

Setup guide

Set up Dokku MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see dokku-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Dokku transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Dokku tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http dokku-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Dokku MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Dokku MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- `. This registers the Dokku tools directly into your CLI environment.

Yes, you can chain these tools in your CI/CD pipelines. Claude Code executes the commands sequentially to manage your app lifecycle.

Simply run the `list_apps` tool via the CLI. It returns a clean list of all active containers currently managed by Dokku.

Yes, access is restricted to the authorized user. The MCP server processes your config updates using encrypted transport layers to protect your secrets.

The MCP server handles the interaction. As long as your agent can reach the endpoint, it will manage your Dokku setup regardless of the host transport.

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