docker-debug ☆

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Description:
Use new container attach on already container go on debug

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.7.11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: docker debugging developer-tools container devops

Install: brew install docker-debug

About:
docker-debug is a command-line utility that enables developers to attach a new container to an already running Docker container's network namespace. This allows for on-the-fly debugging and inspection of live containers without disrupting the original container's state. It is particularly useful for diagnosing networking issues or inspecting processes in production-like environments.

Key Features:

Attaches new containers to existing container namespaces
Enables live debugging without stopping target containers
Supports custom debug images and configurations
Simple CLI interface for quick execution

Use Cases:

Diagnosing network connectivity issues within a running container
Inspecting filesystem state or running processes in production containers
Adding debugging tools (like curl or netstat) to minimal container images

Alternatives:

docker exec – docker-debug provides a full container environment with custom images, whereas docker exec is limited to tools already present in the target image.
kubectl debug – Similar concept for Kubernetes, but docker-debug is specifically for standalone Docker environments.

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