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docker top
Estimated reading time: 1 minuteDescription
Display the running processes of a container
Usage
docker top CONTAINER [ps OPTIONS]
Parent command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| docker | The base command for the Docker CLI. |
Extended description
Alias for docker container top.
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