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docker desktop engine

Description Commands to list and switch containers (Windows only)
Usage docker desktop engine

Subcommands

Command Description
docker desktop engine ls List available engines (Windows only)
docker desktop engine use Switch to Windows or Linux containers (Windows only)
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