lazydocker - Docker Management Made Simple

Managing Docker from the command line means memorizing dozens of commands. docker ps, docker logs -f, docker stats, docker system prune... lazydocker puts everything in one terminal UI - navigate with arrow keys, hit Enter to execute.

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Terminal UI for Docker

View containers, images, volumes, and logs in a single pane. No more switching between terminal tabs or memorizing flags.

The lazydocker Interface

lazydocker gives you a birds-eye view of your entire Docker environment with three main panels:

lazydocker showing containers, resource stats, environment variables, and live logs in a single view

Key Features

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Container Management

Start, stop, restart, remove containers with single keystrokes. View stats, env vars, and config.

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Log Viewing

Stream logs in real-time with auto-scroll. Search through logs, filter by time, and follow multiple containers.

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Resource Stats

Live CPU, memory, and network usage per container. Spot resource hogs instantly without docker stats.

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Image Cleanup

Prune unused images, volumes, and networks. See disk usage and reclaim space with one key press.

Practical Examples

Installing lazydocker is simple. Choose your method:

# Install on macOS
brew install lazydocker

# Install on Linux (one-liner)
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jesseduffield/lazydocker/master/scripts/install_update_linux.sh | bash

# Or run via Docker (no install needed)
docker run --rm -it -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
  -v ~/.config/lazydocker:/.config/jesseduffield/lazydocker \
  lazyteam/lazydocker

Once installed, just run:

lazydocker

Why Developers Love It

✓ No More Command Memorization - All actions are visible in the UI with keyboard shortcuts shown
✓ Real-time Monitoring - Watch container stats update live without running separate commands
✓ Instant Log Access - Jump to any container's logs immediately, with search and follow
✓ Works Everywhere - Terminal-based means it works over SSH, in tmux, on any machine
✓ Zero Config - Just run it. Connects to your Docker daemon automatically

Cheatsheet

Essential keyboard shortcuts for navigating lazydocker:

Shortcut	Action	Context
`j/k` or `↑/↓`	Navigate up/down	Global
`h/l` or `←/→`	Switch panels	Global
`Enter`	Focus/select item	Global
`d`	Remove/delete	Containers, Images, Volumes
`s`	Stop container	Containers
`r`	Restart container	Containers
`a`	Attach/exec into container	Containers
`L`	View logs fullscreen	Containers
`/`	Search/filter	Logs, Lists
`p`	Prune unused	Images, Volumes
`x`	Open command menu	Global
`q`	Quit lazydocker	Global

Pro Tips

Level up your lazydocker workflow with these power features:

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Custom Commands

Create custom commands in ~/.config/lazydocker/config.yml. Add frequently used docker commands as shortcuts.

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Remote Docker Hosts

Set DOCKER_HOST environment variable to manage remote Docker daemons. Works great for managing production containers over SSH.

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Bulk Operations

Press b to toggle bulk select mode. Select multiple containers, then apply actions to all at once.

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Graph Mode

Press e to toggle graph view for CPU and memory stats. Great for spotting trends and anomalies over time.

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Docker Compose Integration

lazydocker auto-detects docker-compose projects. Run it from your project directory to see grouped services with their relationships.

Getting Started

1

Install lazydocker

Use Homebrew on Mac, the install script on Linux, or run via Docker
2

Start Docker

Make sure Docker daemon is running. lazydocker connects to the socket automatically.
3

Run lazydocker

Type lazydocker in your terminal. The UI appears immediately.
4

Navigate and Manage

Use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, and press ? for help

Try lazydocker Now

Stop juggling terminal tabs. Manage your entire Docker environment from one beautiful TUI.

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