Can Docker be used on Windows without the need for an installed WPF graphical interface?

Yes, Docker on Windows can be used without the need for an installed WPF graphical interface. Docker Desktop for Windows typically requires WPF for its graphical shell, but if you only need the Docker Engine itself and the command line, you can use Docker in environments without a GUI, such as through WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) or in headless mode.

To do this:

• Install WSL 2 and a Linux distribution from the Microsoft Store.
• Install Docker inside WSL 2.
• Use Docker via the Linux command line without a graphical interface.

Thus, a WPF graphical interface is not mandatory for working with Docker on Windows if you are willing to work through the terminal and WSL.