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docker ps — Basic Usage

Use docker ps for a standard administrative task.

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docker ps -a

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
Permissions
Container or cluster permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use docker ps for a standard administrative task.

docker ps -a

Original command

List Docker containers.

docker ps -a

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl is installed and available in your current shell.