Docker containers list always empty desptie having starting new containers

A frustrating issue!

There could be several reasons why your Docker container list is always empty despite having started new containers. Here are some potential causes and solutions:

1. Check the Docker daemon logs: Run docker logs -f to see if there are any errors or warnings related to container creation or management. This might give you a hint about what's going wrong.
2. Verify container creation: Try running docker run -it --name mycontainer <image> to create a new container manually. If this works, it might indicate an issue with the automated container creation process.
3. Check the Docker configuration: Ensure that the Docker daemon is configured correctly. You can check the configuration by running docker info or docker system info. Look for any errors or warnings related to container management.
4. Network issues: If you're running Docker on a remote machine or in a containerized environment, network connectivity issues might prevent containers from being created or listed. Try restarting the Docker daemon or checking your network configuration.
5. Container runtime issues: If you're using a container runtime like rkt or cri-o, ensure that it's properly configured and running.
6. Docker version issues: If you're using an older version of Docker, it might be causing issues. Try updating to the latest version.
7. Container name conflicts: If you're creating containers with the same name, Docker might not be able to create new containers. Try using unique names for your containers.
8. Volume issues: If you're using volumes to persist data, ensure that the volumes are properly configured and mounted.
9. SELinux or AppArmor issues: If you're running Docker on a Linux system with SELinux or AppArmor enabled, these security frameworks might be blocking container creation. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
10. Docker Compose or Kubernetes issues: If you're using Docker Compose or Kubernetes to manage your containers, ensure that the configuration files are correct and the services are properly defined.

To troubleshoot further, you can try the following:

• Run docker ps -a to list all containers, including stopped ones.
• Run docker inspect <container_name> to inspect a specific container and see if it's running or has any issues.
• Run docker logs <container_name> to view the logs of a specific container.

If none of these solutions work, please provide more details about your environment, Docker version, and the commands you're running, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue.