Dokku Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can my agent scale my Dokku processes automatically?

Yes. Use the 'psscale' tool. 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.

Q: How do I update environment variables via chat?

Use the 'setconfig' tool. 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.

10 live capabilities

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Why people use Dokku

Dokku for Fixing Manual Infrastructure Management

This Connector changes that by letting you talk to your infrastructure. You tell your agent to scale up or check a log, and it just happens. You get back to coding while your agent handles the deployment heavy lifting.

What Vinkius changes

It turns your private PaaS into a conversational command center.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Debugging a crashing worker

A developer needs to find out why a background task is failing.
Real-world use case 02

Handling a sudden traffic spike

A founder notices a surge in users.
Real-world use case 03

Rotating production API keys

An admin needs to swap out an expired token.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete Dokku capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Dokku.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

01 Capability
Create app
Provisions a new app boundary and sets up the necessary reverse-proxy hooks. Use it to prepare your infrastructure for a new codebase.
02 Capability
Destroy app
Instantly shuts down running containers and removes DNS routing records. It completely deallocates an app from your host.
03 Capability
Get logs
Streams stdout and stderr logs directly to your chat window. It's the fastest way to check for node backtraces or SQL errors.
04 Capability
List apps
Shows all self-hosted Git-push apps currently deployed on your host. It helps you keep track of what's running across your cluster.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

05 Capability
List config
Extracts the environment variables and runtime inputs for a specific app. It's useful for checking SQL credentials or API tokens.
06 Capability
Ps restart
Bounces your application containers to apply updates. It ensures zero downtime if you have multiple replicas running.
07 Capability
Ps scale
Adjusts the number of replicas for your web or worker containers. You can spin them up or down based on traffic demand.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Dokku.

08 Capability
Set config
Injects new environment variables into your running app. It triggers a rolling deployment so your changes take effect immediately.
09 Capability
Unset config
Removes stale credentials or variables from your application config. It helps you keep your environment clean and secure.
10 Capability
Run command
Launches a temporary container to run one-off tasks like database migrations. It keeps your production environment safe from manual errors.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Dokku to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Dokku from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Dokku for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Dokku in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Dokku, help me...". 10 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku

Ask Copilot: "Using Dokku, help me...". 10 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Dokku, help me...". 10 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dokku": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku

Ask Cline: "Using Dokku, help me...". 10 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add dokku --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4l81eUQDUiIsTQzod0jOLzrGv5gyZbaFCGJYUggR/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 Dokku

Ask Claude: "Using Dokku, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Dokku can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the engineer who wants to own their infrastructure without the manual toil. It targets those who manage self-hosted environments and need to act fast without constant terminal context-switching.

DevOps Engineer

Monitors container health and scales web processes during traffic spikes via chat.

Indie Hacker

Deploys new app versions and manages environment variables without leaving their editor.

SysAdmin

Audits logs and manages app configs across multiple nodes without manual SSH access.

Full-stack Developer

Triggers database migrations and restarts worker processes on a Tuesday afternoon.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 6 capabilities

Portainer

Manage Docker containers and environments via Portainer. list, create, and start containers directly from your AI agent.

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02 10 capabilities

Rancher

Equip your AI to manage Kubernetes environments directly through Rancher, overseeing clusters, namespaces, and active pods.

View Connector

03 10 capabilities

Heroku (PaaS)

Manage Heroku apps via AI. list apps, restart dynos, toggle maintenance mode, and audit config vars.

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04 10 capabilities

Qovery

Bring effortless Kubernetes and cloud deployment management to your IDE. List environments, check application states, restart pods, and deploy exact Git commits via chat.

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05 10 capabilities

Porter PaaS

Orchestrate Kubernetes clusters via Porter. manage apps, projects, container tags, and enforce rollouts directly with your AI.

View Connector

06 13 capabilities

Argo CD (GitOps)

Manage Kubernetes deployments via Argo CD. sync applications, check logs, and manage clusters/repositories directly from your AI agent.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Dokku connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Dokku.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Dokku MCP manage my self-hosted apps?

Yes, it lets your agent list, scale, and restart your apps. It's a way to manage your own PaaS without the constant manual terminal work.

How do I use Dokku MCP to check my app logs?

You just ask your agent to show the logs for a specific app. It will pull the recent output from your containers so you can see errors immediately.

Can Dokku MCP help with database migrations?

Yes, it can run one-off commands in isolated containers. This is perfect for running migrations safely without affecting your live web traffic.

Will Dokku MCP cause downtime when I update my app?

No, it uses rolling deployments. When you update environment variables, it manages the container restart to keep your app online.

Is Dokku MCP good for scaling my web traffic?

It's great for that. You can tell your agent to increase the number of replicas for your web processes to handle more users instantly.

How does Dokku MCP handle my environment variables?

It can pull your current variables or inject new ones. This makes it easy to rotate secrets or change runtime settings on the fly.

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.

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.

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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Dokku for Fixing Manual Infrastructure Management

It turns your private PaaS into a conversational command center.

Debugging a crashing worker

Handling a sudden traffic spike

Rotating production API keys

Create app

Destroy app

Get logs

List apps

List config

Ps restart

Ps scale

Set config

Unset config

Run command

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Dokku

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Dokku

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Dokku

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Dokku

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Dokku

DevOps Engineer

Indie Hacker

SysAdmin

Full-stack Developer

Portainer

Rancher

Heroku (PaaS)

Qovery

Porter PaaS

Argo CD (GitOps)

Give your agent a direct line to Dokku.