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How to connect Docker hub to Claude

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Docker Hub is a cloud-based registry for finding and sharing container images. It simplifies container collaboration and deployment for individuals and teams.

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Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Docker hub account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to create a new Docker Hub repository, add a member to your Docker organization, delete an old image from a repository, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

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Connecting Docker hub to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.

1. Add with one click

Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.

Add to Claude

Add manually

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

2. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your Docker hub account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to Docker hub or give it any Docker hub-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "Create a new Docker Hub repository"
  • "Add a member to your Docker organization"
  • "Delete an old image from a repository"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Claude, and your Docker hub account is ready to use.

What is the Docker hub Claude Connector, and what's possible with it?

The Docker hub MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Docker Hub account. It provides structured and secure access to your container repositories and organizations, so your agent can perform actions like creating repositories, managing organization members, deleting images, setting up webhooks, and cleaning up tags on your behalf.

  • Repository and image management: Let your agent create new Docker Hub repositories, delete existing ones, and remove specific images or tags as needed.
  • Organization and team automation: Easily add members to organizations, create new Docker Hub organizations, or delete organizations and teams directly from your workflows.
  • Webhook configuration: Set up or remove repository webhooks to automate external integrations and keep your CI/CD pipelines in sync.
  • Tag and resource cleanup: Direct your agent to delete outdated tags or unused resources, helping you maintain a tidy container registry.
  • Secure role management: Invite users with specific roles to your organizations, ensuring the right access for collaborators and teams.

Troubleshooting

1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for Docker hub?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Docker hub conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to Docker hub again.

2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before Docker hub connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Docker hub.

  • Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
  • Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
  • Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect Docker hub.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the Docker hub authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Docker hub account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Docker hub connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh Docker hub authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the Docker hub sign-in.

4. Why do Docker hub actions fail after they worked before?

The Docker hub connection can expire or lose permission.

  • Ask Claude to inspect the Docker hub connection.
  • If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
  • Reconnect the Docker hub account and retry the action.
  • If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in Docker hub.
  • If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in Docker hub itself.

5. How do I switch to a different Docker hub account?

Claude can manage the Docker hub connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Docker hub account.
  • Ask Claude to connect Docker hub again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for Docker hub.
  • Sign in with the other Docker hub account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Docker hub task.

6. Why is my Docker hub connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Docker hub connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If Docker hub tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
  • On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect Docker hub.
TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Docker hub action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Add Organization Member

Invite a user to join a Docker Hub organization.

Create Docker Hub Organization

Create a new Docker Hub organization.

Create Docker Hub Repository

Creates a new Docker Hub repository under the specified namespace.

Create Docker Hub Webhook

Create a webhook on a Docker Hub repository to receive notifications on image push events.

Delete Repository Images

Delete one or more images from your Docker Hub namespace using the bulk delete API.

Delete Docker Hub Organization

Permanently deletes a Docker Hub organization.

Delete Docker Hub Repository

Permanently deletes a Docker Hub repository and all its images/tags.

Delete Repository Tag

Permanently delete a specific tag from a Docker Hub repository.

Delete Docker Hub Team

Permanently deletes a team from a Docker Hub organization.

Delete Docker Hub repository webhook

Deletes a specific webhook from a Docker Hub repository.

Get Docker Hub Image

Retrieve details about a specific platform-specific image variant by its digest.

Get Docker Hub Repository

Retrieves detailed information about a specific Docker Hub repository.

Get Docker Hub Tag

Tool to retrieve details of a specific Docker Hub repository tag.

Get Docker Hub Team

Retrieve details of a specific team (group) within a Docker Hub organization.

Get Docker Hub Webhook

Retrieves details of a specific Docker Hub webhook by its ID.

List Organization Access Tokens

Tool to list all organization access tokens for a Docker Hub organization.

List Docker Hub Organizations

List Docker Hub organizations that the authenticated user belongs to.

List Docker Hub Organization Members

Lists members of a Docker Hub organization with their roles and details.

List Docker Hub Repositories

Tool to list repositories under a namespace.

List Team Members

List members of a Docker Hub team (group) within an organization.

List Organization Teams

List all teams (groups) within a Docker Hub organization.

List Docker Hub repository webhooks

Lists all webhooks configured for a Docker Hub repository.

Remove Organization Member

Remove a member from a Docker Hub organization.

Remove Team Member

Remove a user from a Docker Hub organization team (group).

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With a standalone Docker hub MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Docker hub tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Docker hub and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Docker hub tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Docker hub scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Docker hub data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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