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Install

Verify Installation

After installation, verify that docker-agent-tail is working correctly:

System Requirements

Docker

Docker must be installed and the daemon running. Supports Docker 18.0+.

Socket Access

Your user must have access to the Docker socket (usually requires membership in the docker group).

Log Driver

Containers must use json-file or journald log drivers for streaming support.

First Run

Try tailing all running containers:
Press Ctrl+C to exit.

Troubleshooting

If you get a permission error, add your user to the docker group:
Then log out and back in for the change to take effect.
Check your Docker installation or set the DOCKER_HOST environment variable:

Next Steps

Getting Started Guide

Follow the 5-minute tutorial to learn the basics