Remove Command

The remove command is used to clean up stopped containers in a Docker Compose environment. It’s a useful way to free up resources without affecting running containers.

Usage

To remove stopped containers in an environment using Dock:

dock <environment> rm

Examples

Removing Stopped Containers in the Development Environment

dock dev rm

This command will:

1. Identify stopped containers in the docker-compose-dev.yml environment.
2. Remove these containers while leaving active services untouched.

Removing Stopped Containers in the Production Environment

dock prod rm

This command will:

1. Target stopped containers associated with docker-compose-prod.yml.
2. Remove them safely.

Behind the Scenes

The rm command internally maps to the following Docker Compose command:

docker-compose -f <compose-file> rm -f

Dock automates this process, allowing you to focus on your environments without worrying about command specifics.

Tips

• Regular Cleanup: Use rm periodically to keep your environment clean and free of unnecessary stopped containers.
• Data Safety: Removing stopped containers doesn’t affect volumes or running containers.
• Debugging Issues: If you encounter errors, combine rm with logs to identify potential problems:

  dock dev logs
  

The remove command helps maintain a tidy and efficient environment by cleaning up unused containers. Use it as part of your regular Docker Compose workflow.