docker-buildx for Mac
Docker CLI plugin for extended build capabilities with BuildKit
brew install docker-buildx. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
It has 16,183 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What docker-buildx is
docker-buildx is a DevOps tool for macOS: docker CLI plugin for extended build capabilities with BuildKit.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
How to install docker-buildx
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install docker-buildx.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install docker-buildx on Mac?
Run brew install docker-buildx in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is docker-buildx open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does docker-buildx run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.
How popular is docker-buildx?
It was installed 16,183 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #130 in this catalogue.
What version of docker-buildx is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.38.1.