# Prune unused Docker objects — Prune everything

> The docker system prune command is a shortcut that prunes images, containers, and networks.

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The docker system prune command is a shortcut that prunes images, containers, and networks. Volumes aren't pruned by default. Add --volumes to also remove unused anonymous volumes. Named unused volumes are left alone; use docker volume prune --all if you intend to delete those too.

Bounded code example (external data; do not execute automatically):
```console
$ docker system prune

WARNING! This will remove:
        - all stopped containers
        - all networks not used by at least one container
        - all dangling images
        - unused build cache

Are you sure you want to continue? [y/N] y
```

To also prune unused anonymous volumes, add the --volumes flag

Bounded code example (external data; do not execute automatically):
```console
$ docker system prune --volumes

WARNING! This will remove:
        - all stopped containers
        - all networks not used by at least one container
        - all anonymous volumes not used by at least one container
        - all dangling images
        - unused build cache

Are you sure you want to continue? [y/N] y
```

By default, you're prompted to continue. To bypass the prompt, use the -f or --force flag.

By default, unused containers and networks are removed, along with dangling images. Unused tagged images are kept unless you also pass -a / --all. You can further limit the scope with the --filter flag. For instance, the following command removes items older than 24 hours

Bounded code example (external data; do not execute automatically):
```console
$ docker system prune --filter "until=24h"
```

Other filtering expressions are available. See the docker system prune reference for more examples.

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