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How to Use DockDepot for Fast Docker Image Downloads with Tag Search and Pagination

2025-07-16

🛠️ How to Use DockDepot: Search, Browse Tags, and Download Docker Images Fast

DockDepot offers a powerful and user-friendly way to accelerate Docker image downloads in China and worldwide. This guide walks you through how to:

  • Enter an image name to directly download the latest tag
  • Search Docker images by name
  • Browse tags with pagination
  • Select the desired tag and download the image securely and quickly

🔍 Step 1: Enter the Docker Image Name

Go to DockDepot and input the Docker image name you want to download (e.g., python, nginx, node).

You can:

  • Download the latest tag directly if you know the image name
  • Or click Search to find the image repository

📑 Step 2: Search and Browse Docker Images

If you click Search, DockDepot will:

  • Query Docker Hub repositories matching your input
  • Show a paginated list of image results with descriptions

Use pagination controls to browse through multiple pages of images until you find the one you want.

🏷️ Step 3: Explore Tags for Your Selected Image

After selecting an image repository, DockDepot will display:

  • A list of available tags (versions) for that image
  • Tags are paginated for easy browsing

You can search or filter tags by keyword, then navigate pages to find the exact tag/version you need.

⬇️ Step 4: Download the Docker Image Tarball

Once you find your desired tag:

  • Click the download button next to the tag
  • DockDepot generates a secure, CDN-accelerated HTTPS .tar download link

You can then use:

wget https://oecent.net/downloads/<image>_<tag>.tar
docker load -i <image>_<tag>.tar

or

curl -L -o <image>_<tag>.tar https://oecent.net/downloads/<image>_<tag>.tar
docker load -i <image>_<tag>.tar

💡 -L makes curl follow redirects. -o sets the output file name.

⚙️ Bonus: CLI Automation and CI/CD

DockDepot’s direct HTTPS URLs make it easy to:

  • Automate downloads with shell scripts
  • Integrate into Dockerfiles or CI/CD pipelines

Example in a Dockerfile:

RUN curl -L https://oecent.net/downloads/nginx_1.25.tar -o nginx.tar \
  && docker load -i nginx.tar \
  && rm nginx.tar

🎯 Summary

DockDepot simplifies Docker image downloading with:

  • Instant direct downloads by image name
  • Powerful search and pagination for images and tags
  • Fast, reliable HTTPS downloads compatible with wget and curl
  • Great for offline use and CI/CD integration

Try DockDepot today at https://oecent.net and speed up your Docker workflow!