Error: ENOSPC: no space left on device
This error matches known, documented patterns with reliable solutions.
Quick Fix (Most Common Solution)
- Run docker system prune -a
- Clear build cache with docker builder prune
Seeing "Error: ENOSPC: no space left on device"? This error can be frustrating, but it's usually fixable. It typically affects your development workflow or system. Below you'll find clear, step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.
What This Error Means
The disk is completely full.
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Common Causes
- Docker images filling disk
- Build cache too large
- Logs filling disk
How to Fix
- Run docker system prune -a
- Clear build cache with docker builder prune
- Remove large unused images
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does prune -a do?
Removes all unused images, not just dangling ones.
How do I prevent this?
Set up regular pruning with cron or use Docker cleanup policies.
Also Known As
- Docker container error
- Docker build failure
- Container runtime error
- Docker daemon error
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- "docker container won't start"
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- "docker image not found"
- "container exited with error"
- "docker daemon not responding"
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