https://blog.landryzetam.net/tags/docker/Recent content in Docker on Landry Zetam - Tech BlogHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.landryzetam.net/posts/custom-docker-mcp-servers/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.landryzetam.net/posts/custom-docker-mcp-servers/<p>If you&rsquo;ve been using Docker&rsquo;s MCP Toolkit to supercharge your AI workflows, you&rsquo;ve probably wondered: &ldquo;Can I build my own MCP server and integrate it with this system?&rdquo; The answer is yes—but the documentation is scattered and the process has some gotchas that can trip you up. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to create, deploy, and troubleshoot custom MCP servers that work seamlessly with the Docker MCP Gateway.</p>https://blog.landryzetam.net/posts/chatbuddy/Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.landryzetam.net/posts/chatbuddy/<h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>ChatBuddy is an AI-powered voice companion designed specifically for children aged 3-8. When a child asks &ldquo;Why is the sky blue?&rdquo;, they get a fun, age-appropriate answer—not a Wikipedia article.</p> <p>The system runs entirely on-device with 5 containerized services on hardware with just 8GB RAM, ensuring complete privacy while delivering natural voice interactions with educational content grounded in verified facts.</p> <h3 id="why-build-this">Why Build This?</h3> <p>Kids don&rsquo;t want to type. They want to talk. And they need answers that:</p>