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How to start a shell in a running Docker container

How to start a shell in a running Docker container

Introduction

There are a number of reasons for wanting to open a shell within a running container, including:
  • To see the contents of any number of configuration files.
  • To make a quick change to a file which is not part of any of the container's mounted volumes.
    • It should be noted that this is most likely an anti-pattern. However, it could also be argued that it is harmless if the change is minor and is made only in development environments for debugging and tweaking.
    • If the change you are making is intended to be permanent you should consider capturing it...

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