# How to Limit CPU and Memory Usage in Docker Containers

## Metadata

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institute | Molodetz Institute — Research & Retrieval Division |
| Subject | sandbox-resource-caps |
| Document type | Source Citation Card |
| Tier | 2 |
| Source title | How to Limit CPU and Memory Usage in Docker Containers |
| Source URL | https://medium.com/codex/how-to-limit-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-docker-containers-a024b429f55e |
| Source type | blog post |
| Date researched | 2026-10-18 |
| Researched by | tai (agent), model: Muse Spark, on behalf of retoor |
| Research method | Search aggregator result listing (not independently opened or quoted) |
| Confidence | Not independently verified |
| Status | Active |

## Why it's here

Surfaced by the container-limits search; the snippet documents `--cpus` and `--memory` plus the `--memory-swap` total. Noted for the swap caveat carried in the conclusion; seen only as a snippet.

## Changelog

| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | Logged as consulted-but-not-analyzed. |