---
title: "node"
description: "The node command description and usage"
keywords: "node"
---

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# node

```markdown
Usage:  docker node COMMAND

Manage Swarm nodes

Options:
      --help   Print usage

Commands:
  demote      Demote one or more nodes from manager in the swarm
  inspect     Display detailed information on one or more nodes
  ls          List nodes in the swarm
  promote     Promote one or more nodes to manager in the swarm
  ps          List tasks running on one or more nodes, defaults to current node
  rm          Remove one or more nodes from the swarm
  update      Update a node

Run 'docker node COMMAND --help' for more information on a command.
```

## Description

Manage nodes.