Docker Command Generator

Essential Docker commands for images, containers, and compose.

List running
docker ps
Show running containers
List all
docker ps -a
Show all containers
Run container
docker run -d --name name image
Run in detached mode
Run interactive
docker run -it image /bin/bash
Run with shell access
Run with ports
docker run -p 8080:80 image
Map ports host:container
Run with volume
docker run -v /host:/container image
Mount volume
Stop container
docker stop container
Stop running container
Start container
docker start container
Start stopped container
Restart container
docker restart container
Restart container
Remove container
docker rm container
Delete container
Force remove
docker rm -f container
Force delete running container

Essential Docker Commands

Docker containerization has revolutionized software deployment. This command generator provides essential Docker commands for managing images, running containers, using Docker Compose, and system cleanup. Master these commands to efficiently work with containers.

Commands are organized by category: images (build, pull, push), containers (run, stop, remove), exec (logs, shell access), compose (multi-container apps), and cleanup (reclaim disk space).

Image Management

Images are templates for containers. Pull official images with docker pull. Build custom images with Dockerfile using docker build. Push to registries for sharing. Remove unused images to save space.

Container Lifecycle

Containers are running instances of images. Use docker run to create and start containers. Map ports with -p and volumes with -v. Stop with docker stop. Remove with docker rm. Use -d for detached mode.

Docker Compose

Docker Compose manages multi-container applications. Define services in docker-compose.yml. Start all with docker-compose up -d. Stop with docker-compose down. View logs with docker-compose logs.

Cleanup and Maintenance

Docker can consume significant disk space. Use docker system prune to remove unused resources. Prune specific resources with container prune, image prune, and volume prune. Regular cleanup keeps systems efficient.

Developer Tools

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