Docker Desktop

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Cask Development v4.87.0

App to build and share containerised applications and microservices

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Install Docker Desktop on macOS with Homebrew Cask using `brew install --cask docker-desktop`. Docker Desktop is a Development app with version 4.87.0,236836. The package is listed in homebrew/cask. The cask supports auto-updates.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install --cask docker-desktop
Source: homebrew/cask Auto-updates: Yes Website Homebrew

System Requirements

macOS:
>= 14 (Sonoma)

Installs

Docker.app docker-credential-ecr-login docker-credential-osxkeychain kubectl docker-compose docker docker-credential-desktop

Conflicts With

rancher

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for Docker Desktop.

-4.4% vs 90d avg
30 Days
47.2K total installs
1.6K installs / day avg
90 Days
148.2K total installs
1.6K installs / day avg
1 Year
538.8K total installs
1.5K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Docker Desktop with Homebrew?

Run brew install --cask docker-desktop in Terminal to install Docker Desktop as a Homebrew cask on macOS.

What kind of app is Docker Desktop?

Docker Desktop is listed as a Development app in Homebrew Cask and FastBrew currently shows version 4.87.0,236836.

What should I check before installing Docker Desktop?

Check the macOS requirement (>= 14 (Sonoma)) along with any caveats, conflicts, and the official homepage before installing.

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