docker inspect

Basic Syntax

Key Options and Parameters

1. -f, --format: Format the output using a Go template.

   docker inspect -f '{{.State.Running}}' mycontainer

2. --type: Return JSON for specified type (e.g., container, image, volume, network).

   docker inspect --type container mycontainer

Examples

1. Inspecting a Container

   docker inspect mycontainer

   This command returns detailed information about the container named mycontainer.

2. Inspecting an Image

   docker inspect myimage

   This command returns detailed information about the image named myimage.

3. Inspecting a Volume

   docker inspect myvolume

   This command returns detailed information about the volume named myvolume.

4. Inspecting a Network

   docker inspect mynetwork

   This command returns detailed information about the network named mynetwork.

5. Formatting the Output

   docker inspect -f '{{.State.Running}}' mycontainer

   This command returns the running state of the container named mycontainer using a Go template.

6. Specifying the Type

   docker inspect --type container mycontainer

   This command returns JSON formatted information specifically for the container named mycontainer.

Conclusion

The docker inspect command is essential for retrieving detailed information about Docker objects. Understanding its options and parameters allows you to effectively debug and manage your Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks.