Down Command

The down command stops a Docker Compose environment and removes containers, networks, and other resources created by the up command.

Usage

To stop an environment using Dock:

dock <environment> d

Examples

Stopping the Development Environment

dock dev d

This command will:

1. Stop all running containers defined in docker-compose-dev.yml.
2. Clean up associated networks and resources.

Stopping the Production Environment

dock prod d

This command will:

1. Use docker-compose-prod.yml.
2. Tear down all resources associated with the environment.

Behind the Scenes

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

docker-compose -f <compose-file> down

Dock handles selecting the appropriate docker-compose file automatically based on the .dock configuration.

Tips

• Preserve Volumes: By default, the down command removes associated volumes. If you want to retain volumes, use the --volumes flag with the native docker-compose command.
• Stop Specific Containers: Use the rm command to remove specific stopped containers without bringing down the entire environment:

  dock dev rm
  

The down command is essential for stopping and cleaning up your Docker Compose environments effectively. Combine it with commands like up and logs for a complete workflow.