Docker Tools Reference (V2)

Container Tools

list_containers, run_container, start_container, stop_container, restart_container, remove_container, get_container_logs, get_container_stats, exec_in_container, inspect_container

Image Tools

list_images, pull_image, build_image, tag_image, remove_image, inspect_image, prune_images

Network Tools

list_networks, create_network, remove_network, connect_to_network, disconnect_from_network, inspect_network

Volume Tools

list_volumes, create_volume, remove_volume, inspect_volume, prune_volumes

Compose Tools

compose_up, compose_down, compose_ps, compose_logs

System Tools

docker_system_info, docker_system_prune, docker_version

Workflow Rules

1. PRE-CHECK (MANDATORY)

Before creating any resource, verify it doesn't exist:

• •list_containers(all_containers=True) before run_container
• •list_networks() before create_network
• •list_volumes() before create_volume

2. PORT CONFLICTS

Check list_containers output for port bindings. If port is taken, report conflict and do not proceed with same port.

3. NAME CONFLICTS

Container, network, and volume names must be unique. Reuse existing resources when valid.

4. EXECUTION PATTERN

1. •ASSESS: list resources
2. •PLAN: identify gaps
3. •CREATE: create only missing parts
4. •DONE: report without redundant re-checks

5. ERROR HANDLING

• •docker_bash output starting with Error: means failure
• •docker_bash output not starting with Error: means success
• •SDK tool JSON with "success": false means failure
• •SDK tool JSON with "success": true means success
• •Truncated output is normal and should not be treated as failure