docker config inspect command

Introduction to the CLI command in Docker

Docker is one of the powerful tools for managing containers, and by using it, we can execute software in an isolated and managed environment. One of the important capabilities of Docker is the ability to inspect and manage the configurations of containers. Here, we will examine the command docker config inspect which helps us obtain accurate information about the configurations created earlier.

By using this command, users can get more detailed information about the configurations previously created, including environmental variables, network settings, and any additional associated information that might be necessary for container deployment and debugging. In simpler terms, by querying configurations, we can better understand how the program operates in Docker.

Moreover, the command docker config inspect is very simple and can easily provide us detailed information on various subjects. This command is usually used with the name or identifier of the configuration in question to retrieve more precise details. This feature is beneficial for individuals who are currently developing or debugging containerized programs and is quite common.

How to use the command

To use this command, it is sufficient to specify the name or identifier of the configuration in question. For example, if you have a configuration named my_config, you can simply execute the following command:

docker config inspect my_config

Here, Docker will present you with all the information related to my_config. Now let's take a look at an example code.

docker config inspect my_config

Explanation of the command

Executing this command will yield the following effects:

• In the first line, docker config inspect informs Docker that we want to check the details of the specified configuration.


• After that, the name of the configuration (here my_config) is specified to imply that we want to see its details.

This command is suitable for examining container configuration settings and can serve as a useful debugging tool in container development projects.