Docker Machine IP

Docker Machine IP is a command-line tool that allows you to retrieve the IP address of a Docker machine. This is useful for when you want to connect to a Docker machine from the host machine or from another container.

Installation

Docker Machine IP comes pre-installed with Docker Toolbox, so if you have installed Docker Toolbox, you should already have Docker Machine IP installed.

To install Docker Toolbox, follow the instructions for your operating system here.

Usage

To retrieve the IP address of a Docker machine, simply run the following command:

docker-machine ip <machine-name>

Replace <machine-name> with the name of the Docker machine you want to retrieve the IP address for.

The command will return the IP address of the Docker machine in the following format:

192.168.99.100

You can then use this IP address to connect to the Docker machine from other machines or containers.

Example

Here is an example of how to retrieve the IP address of a Docker machine:

$ docker-machine ip default
192.168.99.100

Conclusion

Docker Machine IP is a simple but useful command-line tool that can help you retrieve the IP address of a Docker machine. It is easy to use and comes pre-installed with Docker Toolbox, making it readily available for all Docker Toolbox users.