HTTP is usually the better default for Claude Code because the server stays running independently of the client process.
pwno-mcp in HTTP mode if you want Claude Code to connect to a long-running server.
Use stdio if you want Claude Code to spawn Docker directly and keep the MCP definition project-local in .mcp.json.
/mcp in Claude Code to confirm the server is connected.
Helpful commands
After setup, run
/mcp in Claude Code and confirm that pwno-mcp appears as a connected server.