How to install docker in Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install docker by running "gemini mcp add docker npx -y mcp-docker-server", then type /mcp to check it.
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Run the install command
In a terminal, run:
gemini mcp add docker npx -y mcp-docker-server - 2
Check it
Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and tools.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If docker needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does docker work in Gemini CLI?
Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and docker installs with the steps above.
docker does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?
Restart Gemini CLI fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is docker safe?
It scores 69 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
