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ENTRYPOINT

ENTRYPOINT sets the executable that starts when a container runs. The exec form accepts runtime arguments and works with CMD for default arguments.

Last updated 2 November 2026

Syntax

ENTRYPOINT ["executable", "param1", "param2"]
ENTRYPOINT command param1 param2

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CMD
RUN
SHELL
docker run --entrypoint

Source: Dockerfile reference. Checked 2026-11-03.