name
(string) (required) - Docker or Podman container ID or name to display the information
How to use it
name is exposed by the Podman MCP Server MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the name tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Podman MCP Server
npx podman-mcp-server@latest --helpOther tools in Podman MCP Server (17)
Displays the low-level information and configuration of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
Prints out information about the running Docker or Podman containers
Displays the logs of a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name
Removes a Docker or Podman container with the specified container ID or name (rm)
Runs a Docker or Podman container with the specified image name
Stops a Docker or Podman running container with the specified container ID or name
(string) (required) - The absolute path to the Dockerfile, Podmanfile, or Containerfile to build the image from
(array) - Environment variables to set in the container. Format: <key>=<value>. Example: FOO=bar. (Optional, add only to set environment variables)
Build a Docker or Podman image from a Dockerfile, Podmanfile, or Containerfile
List the Docker or Podman images on the local machine
Copies (pulls) a Docker or Podman container image from a registry onto the local machine storage
Pushes a Docker or Podman container image, manifest list or image index from local machine storage to a registry
Removes a Docker or Podman image from the local machine storage
(string) (required) - Docker or Podman container image name to run
List all the available Docker or Podman networks
(array) - Port mappings to expose on the host. Format: <hostPort>:<containerPort>. Example: 8080:80. (Optional, add only to expose ports)
List all the available Docker or Podman volumes