#!/usr/bin/env docker run

In plain words

#!/usr/bin/env docker run is a developer tool that launched in January 2024. It enables users to execute Docker containers directly from command-line scripts, simplifying containerized workflow automation. The tool is designed for developers who need to run Docker containers without manual setup steps. It works by allowing executable scripts to invoke Docker containers as if they were native commands, making container orchestration more accessible and streamlined for development tasks.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

#! (pronounced shebang) is a Unix convention that's typically used for scripting languages like Python and Bash. This abuses it to let you package applications in a cross-distro and cross-platform way. This example Dockerfile is a fullstack server that includes a backend, a database and a UI, all in a single file. It's kinda like Cosmopolitan Libc but for packaging applications. The report abuse image killed me 😂. We need reactions in gists The report abuse image killed me 😂. We need reactions in gists "Daddy, what is that man doing to his Dockerfile?" "Don't look sweetie." Glad to see the comments above echoing the sentiment I had reading this file. Many ways to build Docker image…from gist.github.com

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