> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/parallels-desktop-developers-guide/command-line-interface-utility/manage-virtual-machines-from-cli/general-virtual-machine-management/list-virtual-machines.md).

# List Virtual Machines

Syntax 1

**prlctl list**

Lists existing virtual machines. By default (when no parameters are included), only running VMs are displayed.

Optional parameters

**-a**, **--all**

Lists all existing virtual machines regardless of their state (running, stopped, suspended, etc.).

**-f**, **--full**

Shows the real IP address(es) for running virtual machines.

**-o**, **--output** *field* \[, *field*...]

Displays only the specified field(s).

**-s**, **--sort** <*field* | *-field*>

Sorts by *field* (arguments are the same as those for **-o**). Add "-" (minus sign) before the field name to reverse the sort order.

**-L**

Lists fields which can be used for both the output (**-o**, **--output**) and sort order (**-s**, **--sort**) options.

**-t**, **--template**

Include templates in the output.

**-j**, **--json**

Produces output in JSON format.

Syntax 2

**list** **-i**, **--info**

Displays the VM configuration information. By default, the information for all existing VMs is shown.

Optional parameters

**-f**, **--full**

Shows the real IP address(es) for running virtual machines.

**-j**, **--json**

Produces output in JSON format.

*vm\_id* | *vm\_name*

Returns the information about a VM specified by ID or name.


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