# lazydocker
> A simple terminal UI for Docker and Docker Compose

## Summary
A terminal UI for Docker management. View and manage containers, images, volumes, and networks with real-time logs and stats in an interactive interface.

## Capabilities
- Interactive container, image, and volume management
- Real-time container logs and resource stats
- Docker Compose service management
- Bulk operations and container shell access

## When to Use
- Managing Docker containers interactively
- Monitoring container logs and resource usage
- Want a visual overview of Docker resources

## When NOT to Use
- Scripting Docker operations (use docker CLI directly)
- CI/CD pipelines

## Usage Patterns
### Launch Docker TUI
```
lazydocker
```
Opens the interactive Docker management interface

## Installation
- **homebrew**: `brew install lazydocker`

## Related Tools
- [lazygit](/tools/lazygit) (complementary): Same developer, same UX patterns; lazygit for git, lazydocker for Docker

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/lazydocker
