Inspect a multi-platform container image manifest
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docker buildx imagetools inspect <image>Complete required fields to copy the generated command.
Compatibility
Linux + macOS + WindowsVerified for Linux, macOS, Windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsdockerdocker must be installed and available on PATH.Network accessThe target must be reachable from the current environment.
Version supportdocker Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos, windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsName: docker.io/library/nginx:1.27Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsdocker: command not founddocker is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifydocker buildx imagetools inspect {{image}}The output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01dockerCommandRuns the docker stage of this one-liner.
02buildxArgumentPasses buildx to docker.
03imagetoolsArgumentPasses imagetools to docker.
04inspectArgumentPasses inspect to docker.
05<image>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
This advanced community-curated one-liner combines several stages. Review every option and placeholder before running it.
Example input
docker buildx imagetools inspect nginx:1.27
Example output
Name: docker.io/library/nginx:1.27
MediaType: application/vnd.oci.image.index.v1+json
Manifests:
Name: docker.io/library/nginx:1.27@sha256:9f9c…
Platform: linux/amd64
Platform: linux/arm64/v8
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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