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Using Gordon via CLI

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The docker ai command provides a Terminal User Interface (TUI) for Gordon, integrating AI assistance directly into your terminal.

Basic usage

Launch the interactive TUI:

console
$ docker ai

This opens Gordon's terminal interface where you can type prompts, approve actions, and continue conversations with full context.

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Pass a prompt directly as an argument:

console
$ docker ai "list my running containers"

Exit the TUI with /exit or <kbd>Ctrl+C</kbd>.

Working directory

The working directory sets the default context for Gordon's file operations.

Gordon uses your current shell directory as the working directory:

console
$ cd ~/my-project
$ docker ai

Override with -C or --working-dir:

console
$ docker ai -C ~/different-project

Disabling Gordon

Gordon CLI is part of Docker Desktop. To disable it, disable Gordon in Docker Desktop Settings:

  1. Open Docker Desktop Settings.
  2. Navigate to the Beta features section.
  3. Clear the Enable Gordon option.
  4. Select Apply.

Commands

The docker ai command includes several subcommands:

Interactive mode (default):

console
$ docker ai

Opens the TUI for conversational interaction.

Version:

console
$ docker ai version

Displays the Gordon version.

Feedback:

console
$ docker ai feedback

Opens a feedback form in your browser.