Docker Cheatsheet
Docker Commands:
Image Management:
docker build
: Build a Docker image from a Dockerfile.docker pull
: Pull an image from a registry (e.g., Docker Hub).docker push
: Push an image to a registry (e.g., Docker Hub).docker images
: List Docker images on the local machine.docker rmi
: Remove one or more Docker images.docker inspect
: Display detailed information about a Docker image.
Container Management:
docker run
: Create and start a new container.docker start
: Start one or more stopped containers.docker stop
: Stop one or more running containers.docker restart
: Restart one or more containers.docker pause
: Pause processes in one or more containers.docker unpause
: Unpause processes in one or more containers.docker ps
: List running containers.docker ps -a
: List all containers (including stopped ones).docker rm
: Remove one or more containers.docker exec
: Execute a command inside a running container.docker logs
: View logs from a container.docker stats
: Display a live stream of container resource usage.
Docker Compose:
docker-compose up
: Create and start containers defined in a docker-compose.yml file.docker-compose down
: Stop and remove containers, networks, and volumes defined in a docker-compose.yml file.docker-compose build
: Build or rebuild services defined in a docker-compose.yml file.docker-compose ps
: List containers defined in a docker-compose.yml file.docker-compose logs
: View logs from containers defined in a docker-compose.yml file.
Volume Management:
docker volume create
: Create a new named volume.docker volume ls
: List available volumes.docker volume inspect
: Display detailed volume information.docker volume rm
: Remove one or more named volumes.docker volume prune
: Remove all unused volumes.
Network Management:
docker network create
: Create a new user-defined network.docker network ls
: List available networks.docker network inspect
: Display detailed network information.docker network rm
: Remove one or more user-defined networks.docker network prune
: Remove all unused networks.
Registry/Login:
docker login
: Log in to a Docker registry (e.g., Docker Hub).docker logout
: Log out from a Docker registry.
System Information:
docker version
: Display Docker version information.docker info
: Display Docker system-wide information.
These are some of the most commonly used Docker commands for various tasks related to image management, container management, Docker Compose, volume and network management, registry login/logout, and system information. Keep in mind that there are many other options and flags available for each command, and you can always refer to the Docker documentation for more details.