sickcodes/Docker-OSX

Copy files from Host into container User Folder ?

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#242 opened on Apr 12, 2021

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Description

Hi,

Just wanted to know if possible to mount host files into running docker container, e.g. inside the directory "/Users/$USER/Documents" ?

Of course the the -v volume option is made for that, but when going through docker container content ( docker exec -it docker-osx bash ), I don't seem to find my $USER home folder...

Is there anay Copy/Paste from Host to OSX setting on the Machine (like with virtuqlbox) ?

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Thanks for feedback...

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The issue asks whether host files can be mounted into the container's user directory. Investigate the repository's existing documentation (e.g., README, Dockerfile) and comments on this issue to determine if volume mount support is already present or needs implementation. If not supported, consider adding a volume mount option or documenting the limitation. Look at similar issues or pull requests for patterns.