## Description Stops containers and removes containers, networks, volumes, and images created by `up`. By default, the only things removed are: - Containers for services defined in the Compose file - Networks defined in the networks section of the Compose file - The default network, if one is used Networks and volumes defined as external are never removed. Anonymous volumes are not removed by default. However, as they don’t have a stable name, they will not be automatically mounted by a subsequent `up`. For data that needs to persist between updates, use explicit paths as bind mounts or named volumes.