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| Use the Docker Desktop CLI | Docker Desktop CLI | 100 | How to use the Docker Desktop CLI | cli, docker desktop, macos, windows, linux |
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The Docker Desktop CLI lets you perform key operations such as starting, stopping, restarting, and updating Docker Desktop directly from the command line.
The Docker Desktop CLI provides:
- Simplified automation for local development: Execute Docker Desktop operations more efficiently in scripts and tests.
- An improved developer experience: Restart, quit, or reset Docker Desktop from the command line, reducing dependency on the Docker Desktop Dashboard and improving flexibility and efficiency.
Usage
docker desktop COMMAND [OPTIONS]
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
start |
Starts Docker Desktop |
stop |
Stops Docker Desktop |
restart |
Restarts Docker Desktop |
status |
Displays whether Docker Desktop is running or stopped. |
engine ls |
Lists available engines (Windows only) |
engine use |
Switch between Linux and Windows containers (Windows only) |
update |
Manage Docker Desktop updates. Available for Mac only with Docker Desktop version 4.38, or all OSs with Docker Desktop version 4.39 and later. |
logs |
Print log entries |
disable |
Disable a feature |
enable |
Enable a feature |
version |
Show the Docker Desktop CLI plugin version information |
module |
Manage Docker Desktop modules |
For more details on each command, see the Docker Desktop CLI reference.