Quick Fix: Many reasons can cause this issue, follow these steps to resolve the issue.
Use the command ‘docker context use default’.
Use ‘kubectl config set-context minikube’ if the 1st command doesn’t work.
Check if an integration between Docker Desktop and Kubernetes is enabled. If yes, disable it from settings.
Remove the docker local meta file by following the steps mentioned.
The Problem:
While attempting to launch minikube on Windows 11 using the Docker driver, an error message is encountered: "Unable to resolve the Docker CLI context ‘default’: context ‘default’ not found.". Additionally, running ‘minikube status’ results in a similar error. The context file cannot be found at the specified path, raising concerns about the Docker CLI context and compatibility with minikube.
The Solutions:
Solution 1: Update Default Docker Context
Run the following command to update the default Docker context:
“`
docker context use default
“`
Solution 2: Set Minikube as the Default Kubernetes Context
If the first solution doesn’t resolve the issue, try this command:
“`
kubectl config set-context minikube
“`
Solution 3: Disable Kubernetes Integration in Docker Desktop
If you have Docker installed and integrated with Kubernetes, which may conflict with Minikube, disable this integration in Docker Desktop settings/preferences by unchecking “Enable Kubernetes”.
Solution 4: Remove Docker Local Meta File (Last Resort)
Stop Docker Desktop and all containers.
Locate the path to the local user directory:
For Windows: `C:\Users\YOUR_USER\.docker\contexts\meta\(some sha256)\meta.json`
Delete the hashed folder that includes the `meta.json` file.
Restart Docker and check again.
Q&A
How to fix "Unable to resolve the Docker CLI context" error?
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Update Docker default context with "docker context use default", set kubectl context to minikube, disable Kubernetes in Docker Desktop, or delete Docker local meta file.
What is the source of the error "Unable to resolve the Docker CLI context"?
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This error can be caused by problems with the installation of Minikube and Docker Desktop.
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