Copy-ready commanddocker system prune — Run in background
nohup sh -c 'docker system prune' > command-results.log 2>&1 &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
Run in background
Run the command in the background and log its output.
nohup sh -c 'docker system prune' > command-results.log 2>&1 &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.