Code Engine Mcp Server
by markusvankempencommunityv1.4.2
An MCP server for IBM Code Engine plus Docker/Podman workflows. It can build, push, validate, and deploy container images, and manage Code Engine projects, apps, secrets, domains, and IBM Container Registry images.
From the registry: Deploy to IBM Code Engine from Cursor, Copilot, Claude & Cline. Build, push, deploy via MCP.
Install & configure
Prerequisites
- requiredInstall Node.js 18+Node.js version 18 or newer is required to run the MCP server and use npm/npx.https://nodejs.org/
- requiredGet an IBM Cloud API keyAn IBM Cloud API key is required for the server to authenticate to IBM Code Engine. The README states this is required for normal use.https://cloud.ibm.com/iam/apikeys
- optionalInstall container runtime (optional)Install Docker or Podman if you want to use the container build/test/push tools exposed by this MCP server. These are not required for Code Engine API-only features.
Install in your client
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Please install the `code-engine-mcp-server` MCP server into my current AI client (that's you).
Required prerequisites (do these first if not already done):
- **Install Node.js 18+** — Node.js version 18 or newer is required to run the MCP server and use npm/npx. (https://nodejs.org/)
- **Get an IBM Cloud API key** — An IBM Cloud API key is required for the server to authenticate to IBM Code Engine. The README states this is required for normal use. (https://cloud.ibm.com/iam/apikeys)
Optional prerequisites:
- Install container runtime (optional) — Install Docker or Podman if you want to use the container build/test/push tools exposed by this MCP server. These are not required for Code Engine API-only features.
Canonical MCP server config (stdio transport):
- command: `npx`
- args: ["-y","code-engine-mcp-server"]
- required environment variables:
- `IBMCLOUD_API_KEY`: IBM Cloud API key used to authenticate with IBM Code Engine. (example: `<your-ibm-cloud-api-key>`)
- optional environment variables:
- `IBMCLOUD_REGION`: IBM Cloud region to target. The README notes the VS Code extension defaults to us-south if omitted. (example: `<your-ibm-cloud-region>`)
Note: The README shows local clone/build usage (`npm install`, `npm run build`, then `node build/index.js`) and client-specific examples using `node .../build/index.js`, but it also provides a published npm package and states the VS Code extension starts the server with `npx -y code-engine-mcp-server`. Per the portability rule, the canonical config uses the npm package via npx.
Add this MCP server to my current client's config in the correct format for you. If you need secrets or credentials I haven't provided, ASK me — do not invent values or leave raw placeholders. After adding it, tell me how to verify the server is connected.Note: The README shows local clone/build usage (`npm install`, `npm run build`, then `node build/index.js`) and client-specific examples using `node .../build/index.js`, but it also provides a published npm package and states the VS Code extension starts the server with `npx -y code-engine-mcp-server`. Per the portability rule, the canonical config uses the npm package via npx.
Tools (10)
build_container_image
Builds a container image locally with Docker or Podman.
push_container_image
Pushes a built container image to a registry.
ce_create_secret
Creates an IBM Code Engine secret, including registry secrets.
ce_create_application
Creates and deploys a Code Engine application from a container image.
ce_get_application
Gets details and status for a Code Engine application.
ce_list_app_instances
Lists running instances for a Code Engine application.
ce_get_app_instance
Gets details for a specific application instance.
ce_create_tls_secret_from_pem
Creates a Code Engine TLS secret from PEM certificate and key files.
ce_create_domain_mapping
Creates a custom domain mapping for a Code Engine application.
ce_renew_tls_secret_from_pem
Renews or patches an existing TLS secret from updated PEM files.
Environment variables
IBM_CLOUD_API_KEYrequiredUsed to authenticate with IBM Cloud and create registry secrets / access Code Engine resources.Prerequisites
- • Node.js v18
Packages
code-engine-mcp-server
npmv1.4.2transport: stdio
Details
- Language
- HTML
- Released
- Jul 2, 2026
- Last commit
- May 11, 2026
- Registry name
- io.github.markusvankempen/code-engine-mcp-server
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