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crictl: List all images.
$ crictl images
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The command "crictl images" is most likely a command used in a container runtime environment.

In container runtimes like Kubernetes or Containerd, crictl is a command-line tool used for managing containers and container images. It allows users to interact with the CRI (Container Runtime Interface) to perform various operations.

The "crictl images" command specifically lists all the container images available in the runtime. It provides information such as image ID, repository, tag, size, and creation timestamp. This helps users to have visibility of the container images that are present on their system.

By using "crictl images", users can have a quick overview of the container images available, which can be useful for maintenance, updating, or troubleshooting purposes in a containerized environment.

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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