localstack / localstack/localstack-mcp-server

Inconsistent container name between `lstk` (`localstack-aws`) and MCP (`localstack-main`)

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TypeScript
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Description

When running lstk for the first time, it sets up a Docker container named localstack-aws. However, the MCP currently searches for a container named localstack-main by default.

This mismatch can be confusing for new users and makes onboarding harder. It would be helpful to standardize the container name between lstk and the MCP (e.g., both using either localstack-aws or localstack-main), or to document the difference clearly.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by tracing the lstk first-run container setup and the MCP's default container lookup, then decide whether to standardize on one name or document the difference. Done means the container name is consistent for both paths, or the distinction is clearly documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, typescript
Domain
devops, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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