docker-inspect
return low-level information on Docker objects
TLDR
Inspect a container
$ docker inspect [container]
Inspect an image$ docker inspect [image]
Get specific field$ docker inspect -f '{{.State.Status}}' [container]
Get IP address$ docker inspect -f '{{range .NetworkSettings.Networks}}{{.IPAddress}}{{end}}' [container]
Output as JSON$ docker inspect --format '{{json .Config}}' [container]
SYNOPSIS
docker inspect [options] name|id [name|id...]
DESCRIPTION
docker inspect returns low-level information on Docker objects including containers, images, volumes, and networks. Output is JSON by default. This command is essential for debugging and automation, providing complete metadata about Docker objects including configuration, state, network settings, and mounts.
PARAMETERS
-f, --format string
Format output using Go template.-s, --size
Display total file sizes (containers only).--type string
Return JSON for specified type (container or image).