---
title: "GET /containers/{handle}/state"
method: GET
path: "/containers/{handle}/state"
tags: ["containers"]
---

# GET /containers/{handle}/state

`GET /containers/{handle}/state`

Get the current state of the a container

## Path parameters

- `handle` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- ContainerGetStateResponse
  - `handle` string, required
  - `state` 'RUNNING' | 'STOPPED', required

## Other responses

- `404` — not found
- `default` — Error

---

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