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How to Set Up Claude Desktop with Docker MCP Toolkit on Ubuntu
Getting Claude Desktop working with Docker Desktop’s MCP (Model Context Protocol) toolkit on Ubuntu requires a few manual configuration steps. This guide walks you through the complete process, from installing both Docker Desktop and Claude Desktop to successfully connecting them via MCP integration.
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu Linux system
- Basic familiarity with command line operations
- Git installed
Step 1: Install Docker Desktop
First, install Docker Engine and then Docker Desktop: