Suggest providing a container image to run 1Panel MCP server

Containerizing the 1Panel MCP Server: A Streamlined Deployment Approach

Deploying the 1Panel MCP server currently requires users to set up a development environment with Git, Go, and Make. This can be a barrier to entry, especially for users who prefer containerized deployments or those less familiar with Go development workflows. The core issue is the lack of a pre-built container image, forcing users to build the server from source.

The root cause is simply that official container images haven't been built and published as part of the 1Panel MCP server release process. This likely stems from prioritizing other features or a different initial deployment strategy. However, the community feedback clearly indicates a demand for a more straightforward, container-based deployment option.

The Solution: Docker Container Image

The proposed solution is to provide a readily available Docker container image for the 1Panel MCP server. This allows users to deploy the server with a single command, eliminating the need for manual setup and dependency management. Here's how you could run the container using different transport modes:

SSE Transport Mode

docker/podman run -d --rm -p 8000:8000 -e PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN=xxx -e PANEL_HOST=yyy fit2cloud/1panel-mcp-server:1.0.0 --transport=sse

In this example:

• docker/podman run starts a new container.
• -d runs the container in detached mode (in the background).
• --rm automatically removes the container when it exits.
• -p 8000:8000 maps port 8000 on the host to port 8000 in the container.
• -e PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN=xxx and -e PANEL_HOST=yyy set environment variables required by the 1Panel MCP server. Replace xxx and yyy with your actual access token and panel host.
• fit2cloud/1panel-mcp-server:1.0.0 specifies the container image to use (replace 1.0.0 with the desired version).
• --transport=sse sets the transport mode to Server-Sent Events (SSE).

STDIO Transport Mode

docker/podman run -d --rm -e PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN=xxx -e PANEL_HOST=yyy fit2cloud/1panel-mcp-server:1.0.0 --transport=stdio

This configuration is similar to the SSE mode, but it uses STDIO for communication. Note that port mapping (-p) is not included here, as STDIO mode doesn't typically rely on network ports in the same way.

Practical Considerations

• Image Availability: Ensure the fit2cloud/1panel-mcp-server image is publicly available on a container registry like Docker Hub or GitHub Container Registry.
• Version Tagging: Use specific version tags (e.g., 1.0.0, 1.1.0) instead of latest to ensure consistent deployments.
• Environment Variables: Carefully manage sensitive information like PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN. Consider using secrets management tools or environment variable injection mechanisms provided by your container orchestration platform (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Persistent Storage: If the 1Panel MCP server requires persistent storage, configure Docker volumes to map directories within the container to directories on the host system.
• Health Checks: Implement health checks within the container to monitor the server's status and automatically restart it if necessary. This can be achieved with Docker's built-in healthcheck feature or by using a process manager like tini inside the container.
• Networking: Understand the networking implications of each transport mode and configure your firewall and network policies accordingly.

By providing a container image, the 1Panel MCP server becomes significantly easier to deploy, especially in modern, containerized environments. This lowers the barrier to entry and encourages wider adoption.