---
title: Using Gordon via CLI
linkTitle: CLI
description: Access and use Gordon through the docker ai command
weight: 20
---

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The `docker ai` command provides a Terminal User Interface (TUI) for Gordon,
integrating AI assistance directly into your terminal.

## Basic usage

Launch the interactive TUI:

```console
$ docker ai
```

This opens Gordon's terminal interface where you can type prompts, approve
actions, and continue conversations with full context.

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Pass a prompt directly as an argument:

```console
$ docker ai "list my running containers"
```

Exit the TUI with `/exit` or <kbd>Ctrl+C</kbd>.

## Working directory

The working directory sets the default context for Gordon's file operations.

Gordon uses your current shell directory as the working directory:

```console
$ cd ~/my-project
$ docker ai
```

Override with `-C` or `--working-dir`:

```console
$ docker ai -C ~/different-project
```

## Disabling Gordon

Gordon CLI is part of Docker Desktop. To disable it, disable Gordon in Docker
Desktop Settings:

1. Open Docker Desktop Settings.
2. Navigate to the **Beta features** section.
3. Clear the **Enable Docker AI** option.
4. Select **Apply**.

## Commands

The `docker ai` command includes several subcommands:

Interactive mode (default):

```console
$ docker ai
```

Opens the TUI for conversational interaction.

Version:

```console
$ docker ai version
```

Displays the Gordon version.

Feedback:

```console
$ docker ai feedback
```

Opens a feedback form in your browser.
