This code removes all Docker containers, regardless of their running status, by first listing their IDs and then using those IDs to target the docker rm command.

Run example

npm run import -- "Delete all containers"

Delete all containers

docker rm $(docker ps -a -q)

#!/bin/bash
# Remove stopped and running containers
# Usage: remove_containers.sh

# Get a list of all container IDs
container_ids=$(docker ps -a -q)

# Check if any containers were found
if [ -n "$container_ids" ]; then
  # Remove the containers one by one to avoid errors
  for id in $container_ids; do
    docker rm -f "$id"
  done
else
  # If no containers were found, print a message
  echo "No running or stopped containers found."
fi

This code snippet removes all Docker containers, both running and stopped.

Here's a breakdown:

1. docker ps -a -q:

   • Lists all Docker containers (both running and stopped) and outputs their IDs only (using the -q flag).

2. $(...):

   • This command substitution executes the previous command (docker ps -a -q) and passes the output (the list of container IDs) to the next command.

3. docker rm:

   • This command removes Docker containers.

   • By combining it with the output of docker ps -a -q, it effectively removes all containers listed.

In essence, this command provides a concise way to clean up all Docker containers on your system.