docker-container-ls

List running containers

$ docker container ls

$ docker container ls -a

$ docker container ls --format "{{.Names}}: {{.Status}}"

$ docker container ls -f status=[running|exited|paused]

$ docker container ls -q

docker container ls [options]

docker container ls lists containers on the Docker host, providing information about container IDs, images, commands, creation time, status, ports, and names. By default, only running containers are displayed, but the -a flag reveals all containers regardless of state.
This command is equivalent to the legacy docker ps command and serves as the primary interface for viewing container inventory. Filtering and formatting options make it suitable for scripting and automation workflows.

-a, --all

Show all containers (default shows running).

Only display container IDs.

Filter output based on conditions.

Format output using Go template.

Show n last created containers.

Display total file sizes.

docker-ps(1), docker-container(1)