Windows
Linux
Containers & Virtualization
Docker
Windows Docker Desktop docker images equivalent in Linux
Lists local Docker images.
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Docker Desktop docker images
Linux equivalents
docker images
podman images
docker images
Overview
What this command does
Lists local Docker images.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List container images
Lists local Docker images.
docker images
List container images
docker --help
Show command help when supported
man docker
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
docker images
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Docker Desktop docker images
docker imagesReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
docker images | List container images |
docker --help | Show command help when supported |
man docker | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | docker.io or Docker Engine | docker images |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | podman preferred / docker optional | podman images |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | docker | docker images |
Same command on this distribution. |
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