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Feature Request: `driver_opt` parameter of `Networks.connect` in `Containers.create`

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Description

Currently,
the Networks.connect method takes the driver_opt parameter in order to pass to the driver some custom values: https://docker-py.readthedocs.io/en/stable/networks.html#docker.models.networks.Network.connect.
I have a custom Network Plugin which uses such parameters to generate the MAC Address.

However, it is not possible to specify any custom value while attaching the first Docker network using Containers.create or Containers.run.

Is it possible to expose this parameter in such methods?

Thanks.

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Research direction

The request concerns Containers.create and Containers.run, alongside Networks.connect; start by tracing how the first network attachment is assembled and how driver_opt is forwarded there. Done means both container entry points can accept and pass the custom network option consistently; check the existing network and container tests for coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, python
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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