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NAME

docker-search - Search the Docker Hub for images

SYNOPSIS

docker search [-f|--filter[=[]]] [--help] [--limit[=LIMIT]] [--no-trunc] TERM

DESCRIPTION

Search Docker Hub for images that match the specified TERM. The table of images returned displays the name, description (truncated by default), number of stars awarded, whether the image is official, and whether it is automated.

Note - Search queries will only return up to 25 results

OPTIONS

-f, --filter=[] Filter output based on these conditions:

  • stars=
  • is-automated=(true|false)
  • is-official=(true|false)

--help Print usage statement

--limit=LIMIT Maximum returned search results. The default is 25.

--no-trunc=true|false Don't truncate output. The default is false.

EXAMPLES

Search Docker Hub for ranked images

Search a registry for the term ‘fedora’ and only display those images ranked 3 or higher:

$ docker search --filter=stars=3 fedora
NAME                  DESCRIPTION                                    STARS OFFICIAL  AUTOMATED
mattdm/fedora         A basic Fedora image corresponding roughly...  50
fedora                (Semi) Official Fedora base image.             38
mattdm/fedora-small   A small Fedora image on which to build. Co...  8
goldmann/wildfly      A WildFly application server running on a ...  3               [OK]

Search Docker Hub for automated images

Search Docker Hub for the term ‘fedora’ and only display automated images ranked 1 or higher:

$ docker search --filter=is-automated=true --filter=stars=1 fedora
NAME               DESCRIPTION                                     STARS OFFICIAL  AUTOMATED
goldmann/wildfly   A WildFly application server running on a ...   3               [OK]
tutum/fedora-20    Fedora 20 image with SSH access. For the r...   1               [OK]

HISTORY

April 2014, Originally compiled by William Henry (whenry at redhat dot com) based on docker.com source material and internal work. June 2014, updated by Sven Dowideit SvenDowideit@home.org.au April 2015, updated by Mary Anthony for v2 mary@docker.com April 2016, updated by Vincent Demeester vincent@sbr.pm