Package the Server in Docker
Build a reproducible image of your server.
Why Package at All
To run your server anywhere, you bundle it with its Python and dependencies. Docker wraps all of that into one portable image. 📦
What a Dockerfile Is
A Dockerfile is a plain recipe of steps. Each line tells Docker how to assemble the image that will eventually run your MCP server.
# Dockerfile
FROM python:3.12-slimAll lessons in this course
- Package the Server in Docker
- Run Behind a Reverse Proxy
- Health Checks & Restarts
- Connect Remote Clients