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runc-list(8) System Manager's Manual runc-list(8)

runc-list - lists containers

runc list [option ...]

The list commands lists containers. Note that a global --root option can be specified to change the default root. For the description of --root, see runc(8).

Specify the format. Default is table. The json format provides more details.

Only display container IDs.

To list containers created with the default root:

# runc list

To list containers in a human-readable JSON (with the help of jq(1) utility):

# runc list -f json | jq

To list containers created with the root of /tmp/myroot:

# runc --root /tmp/myroot

runc(8).