What is Docker MCP Gateway?

It's a reverse proxy that runs MCP servers as Docker containers, exposes them via single HTTP/SSE endpoint with token auth—for AI tools like Claude.

How to install Docker MCP on Linux without Desktop?

Curl the `docker-mcp` plugin tarball to `/usr/local/lib/docker/cli-plugins/`, fake `docker-pass` wrapper, init secrets, build catalogs.

Does Docker MCP Gateway work on Raspberry Pi?

Yes—arm64 binaries fly on Pi 4/5. Tested on Debian 13; systemd for auto-boot.

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Docker MCP Gateway on Raspberry Pi 5: Linux Setup Dodges Desktop Traps

Docker's MCP Toolkit shines for AI clients like Claude, but it's glued to Desktop on macOS/Windows. Here's how it thrives on a $60 Raspberry Pi 5, headless and humming.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Raspberry Pi 5 running Docker MCP Gateway terminal output on Debian 13

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Docker MCP Gateway thrives on headless Linux with CLI plugin installs and docker-pass wrapper. 𝕏
Systemd service ensures boot persistence; all env vars via secrets: in catalogs. 𝕏
Unlocks edge AI on Raspberry Pi 5 — low power, self-hosted MCP for Claude/Cursor. 𝕏

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