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docker inspect — Basic Usage

Use docker inspect for a standard administrative task.

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docker inspect web01

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
Permissions
Container or cluster permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use docker inspect for a standard administrative task.

docker inspect web01

Original command

Display detailed Docker object information.

docker inspect web01

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl is installed and available in your current shell.