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crictl: List all kubernetes pods (Ready and NotReady).

crictl

$ crictl pods

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The command "crictl pods" is used to list all the pods (also known as containers) that are currently running on a Kubernetes cluster using CRI (Container Runtime Interface).

CRI is an interface between Kubernetes and container runtimes (such as Docker, rkt, or containerd) that allows Kubernetes to communicate with and manage containers.

When you run the "crictl pods" command, it communicates with the CRI runtime on the cluster and fetches a list of all the pods/containers that are currently running. The output typically includes information about the pods, such as their names, container ID, status, creation time, and other relevant details. This command helps you get an overview of the running pods and their current status for troubleshooting or management purposes.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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