Displays processes running inside service containers.
Section: Logs, Exec, and Shell Access
Show running processes
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Helpful when debugging process models and daemons.
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Related commands
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Open shell in running service
Executes a shell inside an already-running service container.
Open bash in running service
Runs Bash inside the running service container.
Run one-off command
Starts a fresh container for a one-off task and removes it after exit.