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Connect Dokku to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run and scale your self-hosted apps through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

  1. 01

    List apps

    This capability lists all the Git-push applications currently managed by your Dokku instance. It identifies which Docker containers are being orchestrated by the core scaling plugins.

  2. 02

    Ps restart

    This capability bounces your application container. It tears down old processes and reallocates dynamic ports via Nginx to ensure your deploys stay stable.

  3. 03

    Ps scale

    This capability adjusts the number of running replicas for your application. You can use it to spin up more web containers or increase background worker endpoints.

  4. 04

    Create app

    This capability provisions a new application boundary on your Dokku VM. It sets up the necessary reverse-proxy hooks like Nginx or Traefik before you push code.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

  1. 05

    Destroy app

    This capability completely dismantles an application. It shuts down containers, detaches volumes, and wipes the DNS routing records from your VHOST mappings.

  2. 06

    Get logs

    This capability streams stdout and stderr logs from your Docker containers. It lets you inspect stack traces and error logs without needing an SSH connection.

  3. 07

    List config

    This capability retrieves the environment variables currently loaded into your app. It is used to check runtime inputs like SQL credentials or API tokens.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

  1. 08

    Set config

    This capability injects new environment variables into your application. This action triggers a rolling deployment to apply the changes to your running containers.

  2. 09

    Unset config

    This capability removes specific environment variables from your app configuration. It triggers a rapid replacement cycle to strip out stale or revoked credentials.

  3. 10

    Run command

    This capability launches a single, isolated command inside an ephemeral container. It is ideal for running one-off tasks like database migrations or custom scripts.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Scaling

Increase web replicas during a traffic surge using a simple text command.

02

Automated Migrations

Run database migrations in an ephemeral container via your AI agent.

03

Secret Management

Update expired API tokens by injecting new environment variables through the chat.

04

Remote Debugging

Investigate application crashes by pulling container logs directly into your AI client.

Automate a task

Put Dokku to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Dokku works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Dokku to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

944ms average. Fast in production.

Dokku is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1094ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
802ms
Slowest day
1094ms
14-day trend
Slowing+13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Dokku, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Dokku. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Dokku Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Dokku capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Dokku in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Dokku owners hand off.

This MCP is built for engineers who run their own PaaS and want to manage it through an AI interface.

  • 01

    DevOps Engineers

    They hand off process scaling and health monitoring to the agent.

  • 02

    Full-stack Developers

    They use the agent to trigger restarts and run migrations.

  • 03

    SysAdmins

    They use the agent to audit environment variables and check logs.

FAQ

Questions Dokku owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I still need SSH to manage Dokku?

    No. This MCP allows you to perform most management tasks, including log retrieval and command execution, without ever opening an SSH session.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    How does the scaling work?

    The MCP uses the ps_scale capability to tell Dokku to adjust the number of running replicas for your web or worker processes.

  • 04

    Is it secure to manage environment variables this way?

    Yes. The MCP uses your Dokku API credentials to securely inject or remove variables, triggering native rolling deployments.

  • 05

    Can I run database migrations?

    Yes. You can use the run_command capability to launch a one-off container to execute migrations safely.

  • 06

    Can my agent scale my Dokku processes automatically?

    Yes. Use the 'ps_scale' capability. You can specify the application name and the target replica count for processes like 'web' or 'worker'. The agent will manipulate the explicit counts within your Dokku cluster instantly.

  • 07

    How do I update environment variables via chat?

    Use the 'set_config' capability. Provide the app name, key, and value. The agent will inject the pair into the Docker environment mapping, which typically triggers a rolling deployment to apply the new configuration safely.

  • 08

    Can I run database migrations through the agent?

    Absolutely. Use the 'run_command' capability. It boots an ephemeral isolated container cloning your production image, allowing you to run maintenance commands like 'rake db:migrate' or custom scripts without affecting live traffic.

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