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socktainer for Mac

Docker-compatible REST API on top of Apple container

Quick answer: socktainer is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install socktainer. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 372 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What socktainer is

socktainer is a DevOps tool for macOS: docker-compatible REST API on top of Apple container.

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 socktainer

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

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 socktainer on Mac?

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

Is socktainer open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does socktainer 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 socktainer?

It was installed 372 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1800 in this catalogue.

What version of socktainer is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.0.