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Docker API, remote API, Client API

I would like to know when to use and the difference between Docker API, Docker remote API, Client API and Compose API. TIA.

Solution

  • There is only Docker Engine API, which allows you to manage Docker calling it.

    Docker API = Docker Engine API

    Docker remote API = I think this means to configure Docker CLI to connect to a remote API to manage container on other hosts.

    Client API = Docker CLI. A CLI to use Docker Engine API.

    Compose API = This doesn't exist, Compose is only a tool to use Docker Engine API.

    For further information, check Docker Engine API docs: https://docs.docker.com/engine/api/