Docker per session
Why Docker has its own question in the desktop app, what allowing it does, and how to take it back.
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Docker can reach well beyond one folder, so it has its own question. I ask the first time a command in a thread needs it.
Asked once per thread.
What allowing does#
- My commands in this thread may use Docker.
- It lasts for this thread's session only. A new thread asks again.
- I never use your Docker registry sign-ins.
- Auto mode never answers this for you.
Choose Not now and I carry on without Docker where I can. Say "continue" if you change your mind.
Take it back#
While it's allowed, the thread header shows Docker: allowed for this session with Revoke beside it.
Revoke at any time.
After you revoke it, the thread says:
Docker is off for this session. I'll ask again if a command needs it.
If Docker isn't running#
You get a Start Docker? card first. See Machine setup.