---
title: "Wait for a container"
method: POST
path: "/containers/{id}/wait"
tags: ["Container"]
---

# Wait for a container

`POST /containers/{id}/wait`

Block until a container stops, then returns the exit code.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Query parameters

- `condition` string

## Response `200`

The container has exit.

- object
  - `StatusCode` integer, required — Exit code of the container

## Other responses

- `404` — no such container
- `500` — server error

---

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