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Commands

docker exec

docker exec [-it] <container> <command>

Safe

What it does

Runs a command inside a running container.

When to use it

To look around inside, or check a file.

Example

$ docker exec -it web sh

Step inside web. exit brings you back.

$ docker exec web ls /usr/share/nginx/html

Run one command and come back.

Learn it in: Step inside with exec · Official docs