Docker

Docker Swarm API

Engines can be clustered together in a swarm. Refer to the [swarm mode documentation](https://docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/) for more information.

GitHub OpenAPI

Operations 7

GET /swarm Inspect swarm #
POST /swarm/init Initialize a new swarm #
POST /swarm/join Join an existing swarm #
POST /swarm/leave Leave a swarm #
POST /swarm/update Update a swarm #
GET /swarm/unlockkey Get the unlock key #
POST /swarm/unlock Unlock a locked manager #

Documentation

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Documentation
https://docs.docker.com/
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GettingStarted
https://docs.docker.com/get-started/

Specifications

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OpenAPI
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/docker/refs/heads/main/openapi/docker-swarm-api-openapi.yml

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OpenAPI Specification

docker-swarm-api-openapi.yml Raw ↑ 
openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: Docker Engine Swarm API
  version: '1.54'
  x-logo:
    url: https://docs.docker.com/assets/images/logo-docker-main.png
  description: The Engine API is an HTTP API served by Docker Engine.
servers:
- url: /v1.54
tags:


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