Docker Desktop for Mac
App to build and share containerised applications and microservices
brew install --cask docker-desktop. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 39,434 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Docker Desktop is
Docker Desktop is a DevOps tool for macOS: app to build and share containerised applications and microservices.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install Docker Desktop
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask docker-desktop.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Docker Desktop on Mac?
Run brew install --cask docker-desktop in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Docker Desktop open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does Docker Desktop run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Docker Desktop?
It was installed 39,434 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #45 in this catalogue.
What version of Docker Desktop is current?
The latest packaged version is 4.96.3,244472.