Powershell tab completion for Docker

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posh-docker is in maintenance mode only. There is no plan to support any new features, such as management commands.

Alternatives exist, such as DockerCompletion, which provides a more extensive tab completion experience (requires PowerShell >= 5.0 and docker cli >= 1.13)

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All commands (start, stop, run, ...) and their options (--attach, --cpuset-mems, ...) are autocompleted.

Container and image names can be autocompleted. Type a command requiring a container or image name, press <TAB> and the name will be completed.

Prerequisite

Verify that docker can be run from PowerShell. If the command is not found, you will need to add a docker alias or add the docker installation folder (e.g. %ProgramFiles%\Docker Toolbox) to your PATH environment variable.

1. Open a powershell prompt
2. Run Install-Module -Scope CurrentUser posh-docker

1. Install PackageManagement PowerShell Modules Preview
2. Open a powershell prompt
3. Run Install-Module -Scope CurrentUser posh-docker

After installation, execute the following line to enable autocompletion for the current powershell session:

Import-Module posh-docker

To make it persistent, add the above line to your profile. For example, run notepad $PROFILE and insert the line above.

To update to the latest version of posh-docker, run the following command: Update-Module posh-docker

• Stuart Leeks: conversion to powershell module & general feedback.