Docker Docs is the source repository for Docker's official documentation website.
The repository serves as the centralized source for all content published at docs.docker.com. It addresses the need for comprehensive, accessible documentation of Docker's tools and features by maintaining documentation as open-source Markdown files that the community can contribute to and improve. The approach treats documentation as a collaborative effort, with multiple channels for feedback including GitHub issues, in-page feedback forms, and community Slack support.
Developers should adopt this repository if they need to contribute improvements to Docker's official documentation or maintain a local copy of the docs source. The project suits organizations that want to understand Docker's documentation structure, contribute corrections or new content, or build custom documentation workflows. The repository includes contribution guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md, style standards in STYLE.md, and component documentation in COMPONENTS.md to help contributors understand the workflow and maintain consistency.
The project maintains active engagement with community contributions through multiple feedback mechanisms and welcomes pull requests. Documentation updates are managed through a structured contribution process with clear guidelines for writing style and component usage. The repository is released under the Apache 2.0 license, making it freely available for use and modification.