Containers are virtual software objects that include all the elements that an app needs to run. A container has the benefits of resource isolation and allocation but is more portable and efficient than, for example, a virtual machine. This documentation describes the IBM Containers API, which is b
https://containers-api.ng.bluemix.net/v3
Auth type
none
Auth header
# No auth required
Rate limit
See documentation
Pricing
Enterprise / contact sales
Free quota
None
Documentation
https://containers-api.ng.bluemix.net/v3
Endpoint status
Unreachable — No response — server may be down or blocking automated probes
(checked Mar 29, 2026)
Builder score
D
37%
builder-friendly
No authentication required
# No auth required
Free — open public API, no authentication required.
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /build |
Build a Docker image from a Dockerfile |
| POST | /containers/create |
Create and start a single container |
| GET | /containers/floating-ips |
List available public IP addresses in a space |
| POST | /containers/floating-ips/request |
Request a public IP address for a space |
| POST | /containers/floating-ips/{ip}/release |
Release public IP address |
| GET | /containers/groups |
List all container groups in a space |
| POST | /containers/groups |
Create and start a container group. |
| DELETE | /containers/groups/{name_or_id} |
Stop and delete all container instances in a container group. |
curl -X GET 'https://containers-api.ng.bluemix.net/v3/build' \ -H '# No auth required'
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Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official IBM Containers documentation.