Docker Desktop

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Docker Desktop is a desktop application that lets you install and use the Docker engine, CLI, Compose, and Kubernetes all at once on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Internally it launches a lightweight Linux virtual machine to run containers, and it manages containers, images, and volumes through a GUI. Alternatives include OrbStack, Colima, and Rancher Desktop.

See also

• Docker
• OrbStack