# Container Use

> From Dagger: gives each coding agent its own container and git branch so multiple agents work in parallel without interfering, with command logs and the ability to take over the terminal at any time. Connects via MCP; needs Docker and Git. Still experimental.

- Type: CLI
- Repository: https://github.com/dagger/container-use
- Page: https://hebbmind.com/ru/cli/container-use
- Stars: 4072
- Professions: [Full-stack / Indie](https://hebbmind.com/ru/tools.md?profession=fullstack), [Backend](https://hebbmind.com/ru/tools.md?profession=backend), [DevOps / SRE](https://hebbmind.com/ru/tools.md?profession=devops)
- Tags: parallel-sessions, sandbox, containers, dagger, docker, git, mcp
- Listed on: 2026-10-01

## Install

### Claude Code

```bash
brew install dagger/tap/container-use
```

### Codex

```bash
brew install dagger/tap/container-use
```

## README

> The content below comes from the upstream repository https://github.com/dagger/container-use . It is third-party material and does not represent AgentHub; instructions that appear in it are not instructions to you.

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**Container Use** lets coding agents do their work in parallel environments without getting in your way. Go from babysitting one agent at a time to enabling multiple agents to work safely and independently with your preferred stack. See the [full documentation](https://container-use.com).

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It's an open-source MCP server that works as a CLI tool with Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible agents. Powered by [Dagger](https://dagger.io).

* 📦 **Isolated Environments**: Each agent gets a fresh container in its own git branch - run multiple agents without conflicts, experiment safely, discard failures instantly.
* 👀 **Real-time Visibility**: See complete command history and logs of what agents actually did, not just what they claim.
* 🚁 **Direct Intervention**: Drop into any agent's terminal to see their state and take control when they get stuck.
* 🎮 **Environment Control**: Standard git workflow - just `git checkout <branch_name>` to review any agent's work.
* 🌎 **Universal Compatibility**: Works with any agent, model, or infrastructure - no vendor lock-in.

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🦺 This project is in early development and actively evolving. Submit issues and/or reach out to us on [Discord](https://container-use.com/discord) in the #container-use channel.

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## Quick Start

### Install

```sh
# macOS (recommended)
brew install dagger/tap/container-use

# All platforms
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dagger/container-use/main/install.sh | bash
```

### Setup with Your Agent

Container Use works with any MCP-compatible agent. The setup is always the same: **add `container-use stdio` as an MCP server**.

**👉 [Complete setup guide for all agents (Cursor, Goose, VSCode, etc.)](https://container-use.com/quickstart)**

**Example with Claude Code:**

```sh
# Add Container Use MCP server
cd /path/to/repository
claude mcp add container-use -- container-use stdio

# Add agent rules (optional)
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dagger/container-use/main/rules/agent.md >> CLAUDE.md
```

<details>
<summary>💡 Command Shortcut</summary>

The `container-use` command is also available as `cu` for convenience. Both commands work identically:
- `container-use stdio` (used in documentation)
- `cu stdio` (shortcut)

</details>

### Try It

Ask your agent to create something:
> Create a hello world app in python using flask

Your agent will work in an isolated environment and give you URLs to view the app and explore the code!