docker / docker/cli

Add a `--dry-run` option to the prune commands

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kind/enhancement
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Go
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Description

I think a dry-run option on all of the prune commands would be useful so that you can see what you will actually be deleting before running the command.

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Research direction

The issue does not name files or tests; start by locating all prune command entry points in the Docker CLI and checking their existing command tests. Done means each prune command supports --dry-run, reports what would be deleted, and leaves resources unchanged.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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