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Run Containers With Podman

Use a Docker-compatible CLI that runs containers without a root daemon.

LinuxregistryProcessesadminLow risk
Run podman run -it --rm alpine sh to start an interactive throwaway container.

01Command

Command
$ podman run -it alpine sh

02What it does

Podman uses the same CLI and image format as Docker but forks containers directly, supports rootless operation and can run pods. It is a drop-in for most docker commands, so scripts can switch by aliasing docker=podman.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
Requirementssudo apt install podman
!Warning: Rootless still runs untrusted images; keep kernel and runtime patched and avoid --privileged unless necessary.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Podman
    Official project · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages Podman, a daemonless container engine with rootless support.
  • Debian package: podman
    Debian · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages Podman, a daemonless container engine with rootless support.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Developer

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