Open an interactive shell in a running container
Build a paste-ready command, then review its compatibility and effects before running it.
docker exec -it <container> /bin/shComplete required fields to copy the generated command.
Compatibility
Linux + macOSVerified for Linux, macOS using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsdockerdocker must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportdocker Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signals/app $ pwdRepresentative 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 exec -it {{container}} /bin/shRe-run the corresponding read-only inspection and confirm the intended state.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01dockerCommandRuns the docker stage of this one-liner.
02execArgumentPasses exec to docker.
03-itOptionConfigures docker with the -it option.
04<container>ParameterA value supplied in the Fill parameters section.
05/bin/shArgumentPasses /bin/sh to docker.
Example input
docker exec -it oneliners-web /bin/sh
Example output
/app $ pwd
/app
/app $ whoami
node
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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