search_docker_images
Find Docker container images on DockerHub by name or keywords to discover official and community images for specific services, applications, or technologies.
Instructions
Search for Docker images on DockerHub by name or keywords.
USE THIS WHEN: You need to find Docker container images for a specific service, application, or technology.
BEST FOR: Discovering official and community Docker images.
Returns multiple matching images with names, descriptions, star counts, pull counts, and whether they're official.
After finding an image, use:
- docker_image_metadata() for detailed information
- fetch_docker_image_docs() for README and usage instructions
- fetch_dockerfile() to see how the image is built
Args:
query: Search query (e.g., "nginx", "postgres", "machine learning", "python")
limit: Maximum number of results (default 5)
Returns:
JSON with list of matching images including name, description, stars, pulls, official status
Example: search_docker_images("postgres") → Finds official postgres image and alternatives
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | ||
| limit | No |