Portainer MCP Server with 6 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersManage Docker containers and environments via Portainer — list, create, and start containers directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Portainer through a governed connection. 6 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Portainer MCP Server?
The Portainer MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Portainer via 6 tools. Manage Docker containers and environments via Portainer — list, create, and start containers directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Portainer
Ask your AI agent "List all containers in Portainer endpoint 1." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real Portainer data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Portainer App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 6 Portainer tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Portainer through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Add endpoint on Portainer
Add a new environment (endpoint) to Portainer
Authenticate on Portainer
Authenticate to receive a JWT token
Create docker container on Portainer
Create a new Docker container
Init admin on Portainer
Initialize Portainer admin password
List docker containers on Portainer
List Docker containers in an environment
Start docker container on Portainer
Start a Docker container
What the Portainer MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Portainer instance to any AI agent and orchestrate your containerized infrastructure through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Container Management — List all Docker containers in any environment, create new ones from images, and start existing containers.
- Environment Orchestration — Add and manage new local or remote Docker/Kubernetes environments (endpoints) to your Portainer setup.
- Admin Control — Initialize admin accounts on fresh installations and authenticate to receive secure JWT tokens.
- Configuration Control — Deploy containers with custom configurations, including exposed ports and host settings via JSON.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Portainer URL and API Key
3. Start managing your devops infrastructure from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — quickly check container statuses and restart services without leaving the terminal or chat.
- Developers — deploy new testing environments or images directly from the code editor.
- System Administrators — manage multiple remote environments and endpoints through a unified AI interface.
Frequently asked questions about the Portainer MCP Server
How do I see all containers running in a specific environment?
Use the list_docker_containers tool by providing the specific endpoint_id. The agent will return a list of all containers managed within that Portainer environment.
Can I add a new remote Docker endpoint through the AI?
Yes! Use the add_endpoint action. You can specify the name, set the type to 2 (Remote), and provide the URL (e.g., tcp://10.0.0.1:2375) to connect a new environment.
Is it possible to deploy a container with specific port mappings?
Yes. When using create_docker_container, you can provide a config_json string containing standard Docker API parameters like ExposedPorts or HostConfig to define your network and port requirements.
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Hosted, sandboxed, and live on AWS. You don't provision anything. You don't maintain anything. You connect.
Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Portainer to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
Eight governance layers on every request. Sensitive data redacted before it reaches the model. Kill switch if anything goes sideways. Always on.