# odps inst

> Manage instances in ODPS (Open Data Processing Service).
> See also `odps`.
> More information: <https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/doc-detail/27971.htm>.

- Show instances created by current user:

`show instances;`

- Describe the details of an instance:

`desc instance {{instance_id}};`

- Check the status of an instance:

`status {{instance_id}};`

- Wait on the termination of an instance, printing log and progress information until then:

`wait {{instance_id}};`

- Kill an instance:

`kill {{instance_id}};`