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# Containerlab Reference Guide

# Deployment Commands

Command Description
containerlab deploy Deploy lab (must in directory with lab file.)
containerlab deploy -t <lab-name.clab.yml Deploy specific lab file.
containerlab deploy --reconfigure Deploy lab with fresh set of files (config/TLS/etc.)
clab dep Deploy a lab using alias's

# Management Commands

Command Description
containerlab inspect Show running lab in local directory
containerlab inspect -it <labfile.clab.yml> Show specific lab
containerlab inspect -a Show all labs
containerlab destroy -t <labfile.clab.yml> Destroy specific lab
containerlab destroy -t <labfile.clab.yml> --cleanup Destroy lab and delete extra lab file
containerlab save -t <labfile.clab.yml> Save node configurations from specific lab

# Docker Commands for Management

Command Description
docker ps List running containers
docker restart <container> Restart container
docker stop <container> Stop container
docker rm <container> Remove container

# Container Access

Command Description
docker exec -it <container> bash Access container bash shell
docker exec -it <container> Cli Access container CLI (Arista)

# Image Management

Command Description
docker images List available images
docker rmi <image> Remove an image
docker pull <image> Attempt to download image from Docker
docker import <file> <name>:<tag> Import image from file