docker:tldr:4ba83
docker: Fetch and follow the logs of a container.
$ docker logs -f ${container_name}
try on your machine
The command docker logs -f ${container_name}
is used to view the real-time log output of a specific Docker container.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
docker logs
: This is the Docker command used to retrieve the logs of a container.-f
or--follow
: This flag tells Docker to continuously stream the logs as new lines are added, following the output.${container_name}
: This is the placeholder for the name or identifier of the container whose logs you want to view. You would need to replace${container_name}
with the actual name or ID of your desired container.
By running this command, Docker will display the log output of the specified container in your terminal. The -f
flag ensures that new log entries are shown as they happen, giving you real-time updates.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.