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docker-gen for Mac

Generate files from docker container metadata

Quick answer: docker-gen is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install docker-gen. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What docker-gen is

docker-gen is a DevOps tool for macOS: generate files from docker container metadata.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/nginx-proxy/docker-gen.

How to install docker-gen

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install docker-gen.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install docker-gen on Mac?

Run brew install docker-gen in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is docker-gen open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does docker-gen 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-gen?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8535 in this catalogue.

What version of docker-gen is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.2.