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```console
$ docker volume prune

WARNING! This will remove all volumes not used by at least one container.
WARNING! This will remove anonymous local volumes not used by at least one container.
Are you sure you want to continue? [y/N] y
```

By default, you are prompted to continue. To bypass the prompt, use the `-f` or
`--force` flag.

By default, all unused volumes are removed. You can limit the scope using
the `--filter` flag. For instance, the following command only removes
volumes which aren't labelled with the `keep` label:
By default, only **anonymous** unused volumes are removed. Named volumes that
aren't attached to a container are left alone unless you pass `--all` / `-a`.
You can also limit the scope with the `--filter` flag. For instance, the
following command only removes volumes which aren't labelled with the `keep`
label:

```console
$ docker volume prune --filter "label!=keep"
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