Copy-ready commanddocker system prune — Repeat every five seconds
watch -n 5 'docker system prune'Production warning
Continuous or background commands can consume resources. Stop them when troubleshooting is complete.
Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
- Permissions
- Container or cluster permissions vary
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-01
Examples
Repeat every five seconds
Repeat the command every five seconds for monitoring.
watch -n 5 'docker system prune'Common errors
Command or option not supported
Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.
Access denied or insufficient privileges
Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.