Docker-toolbox is installed on the windows machine. I go into the container, for example: docker exec -it web / bin / sh I can enter commands there.
How to access the history of input commands inside a container? In all consoles, this is done using the up arrow key, here when you press this key, ^ [[A.
How to look at the history or at least call the previous command?
As @DavidMaze pointed out, regular shell located in /bin/sh doesn't have the history feature unlike bash located (simply put) in /bin/bash
related threads can be found here and here, and a more detailed explanation about the difference between the two can be found here
Usage:
when starting fresh container:
docker run -it <imagename:tag> /bin/bash
docker run -it --entrypoint /bin/bash imagename:tag
when connecting to existing container:
docker exec -it <containerid or containername> /bin/bash
The easier way is to type the command "bash" and then you'll be in bash with previous commands history.