4.6 Docker MCP Gateway¶

Advanced MCP Deployment with Docker¶

What is Docker MCP Gateway?¶

• Containerized MCP server infrastructure
• Scalable and portable MCP deployment
• Ideal for advanced users and enterprises

Installation Requirements¶

• Docker Desktop
• Docker Compose
• Basic container management skills

Docker Compose Example¶

version: '3.8'
services:
  mcp-gateway:
    image: claude/mcp-gateway
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - MCP_SERVERS=filesystem,google-workspace
    volumes:
      - ./mcp-config:/etc/mcp

Configuration Strategies¶

• Environment-based configuration
• Secret management
• Multi-server setups

Monitoring and Logging¶

• Docker logs
• Prometheus metrics
• Performance tracking

Security Considerations¶

• Use least-privilege principles
• Implement network segmentation
• Regular security updates