Docker Hub Connector for AI agents.
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Manage container registries and image tags without leaving your editor.
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Why people use Docker Hub
Docker Hub Repository Management for DevOps Workflows
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It searches the registry, finds the right image, and tells you the exact tag details instantly. You stay in your code while the agent handles the registry hunting.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to your container registry without the web UI overhead.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding the right base image
A developer needs a base image for a Python app and asks their agent to find the official one with the smallest size using `search_repositories`.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying tag availability
A DevOps engineer wants to see if a specific tag was pushed to the production repo and asks their agent to check the details with `list_tags`.
- Real-world use case 03
Organization auditing
A platform lead needs to audit organization memberships to ensure the right people have access and uses `list_organizations` to get the full list.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Docker Hub capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Docker Hub.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Docker Hub.
- 01 Capability
Get user
Check your authenticated account details to confirm your access token is active. Use this for initial setup.
- 02 Capability
Create repository
Create a new Docker Hub repository with a specific name, description, and visibility. It helps you spin up new hosts quickly.
- 03 Capability
Get repository
Fetch the full details and metadata for a specific repository. Use this to check current status.
- 04 Capability
Get tag
Retrieve specific information for a single image tag like version or size. It's great for verifying specific builds.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Docker Hub.
- 05 Capability
List organizations
See a list of all organizations your account currently belongs to. Useful for auditing permissions.
- 06 Capability
List repositories
View all your Docker Hub repositories including pull counts and visibility. Get a high-level overview of your registry.
- 07 Capability
List tags
Get a list of all available tags for a repository to find the right version. Helps avoid using the wrong image.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Docker Hub.
- 08 Capability
Search repositories
Find public images on Docker Hub based on names or descriptions. Discover community images instantly.
- 09 Capability
Update repository
Modify the description or privacy settings of an existing repository. Keep your registry metadata up to date.
- 10 Capability
Delete repository
Permanently remove a Docker Hub repository from your account. This action is irreversible.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Docker Hub to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Docker Hub from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Docker Hub, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Docker Hub for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Docker Hub URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Docker Hub in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Docker Hub
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Docker Hub, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Docker Hub
Ask Copilot: "Using Docker Hub, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Docker Hub
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Docker Hub, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Docker Hub
Ask Cline: "Using Docker Hub, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add docker-hub --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ffdmDWTXZHfe3wwCZhc1wGAayNfR7ufnlBz3HHzP/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Docker Hub
Ask Claude: "Using Docker Hub, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Docker Hub can move forward.
This is for the DevOps engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am and the developer who needs to find a specific base image version without losing their flow.
DevOps Engineer
Uses this to audit repository visibility and monitor pull stats across the organization.
Software Developer
Quickly finds the correct official image tags for new projects without leaving the IDE.
Platform Team Member
Manages organization memberships and cleans up stale repositories in the registry.
When one Connector is not enough
Carry the request into a workflow.
Combine Docker Hub with the systems that finish the task.
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Pipelines scanned, base images audited, vulnerability records created, remediation tracked , manage your container security without a CSPM capability
Connectors to Find Abandoned Docker Images
Your production image is 2.3GB and nobody knows why , it was 400MB two years ago but 47 engineers added 'just one more dependency' and now your deploy takes 12 minutes to pull
MCP Workflow for Container Build Monitoring
Pipelines monitored, build times tracked, image sizes audited, flaky steps flagged , keep your CI healthy without watching build logs
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Before you connect
Questions about Docker Hub.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Docker Hub MCP to find the right base image for my app?
Yes, you can ask your agent to search the public registry for specific images. It will find matching repositories based on your description and show you the pull counts and visibility.
Does the Docker Hub MCP let me create new repositories?
Yes, you can create new Docker Hub repositories directly through your agent. You just need to specify the name, description, and whether it should be public or private.
How do I check which tags are available for a specific image?
You can ask your agent to list all tags for a repository. It will return a list of available versions, their sizes, and the last push dates so you can pick the right one.
Can I use Docker Hub MCP to see my organization membership?
Yes, the Connector can list all the organizations your account belongs to. This is helpful for auditing access and managing your team's registry presence.
Will this Connector help me manage my Docker Hub account settings?
It allows you to manage repository-level settings like descriptions and privacy. It also lets you fetch your authenticated user info to verify your connection.
Can I use this to pull images to my local machine?
No, this Connector is for managing registry metadata and repository settings. You still use the standard Docker CLI or your container runtime to actually pull and run images.
How do I get a Docker Hub access token?
Log in to hub.docker.com, 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 search for public Docker images?
Yes! Use search_repositories with a query like "nginx", "python" or "node". Results include the namespace, name, star count, pull count and description for each matching image. This is useful for discovering community images before pulling them.
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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