captain ☆
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Description:
Manage Docker containers from the menu bar
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 10.5.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: docker containers developer-tools macos menu-bar
Install: brew install --cask captain
About:
Captain is a macOS menu bar utility that provides a graphical interface for managing Docker containers. It allows developers to start, stop, and monitor containers without using the command line. The tool simplifies container workflows by offering an intuitive overview of running services and their status.
Key Features:
  • Menu bar interface for quick access
  • Visual container management (start/stop/restart)
  • Real-time container status monitoring
  • Log viewing and inspection capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Developers who prefer GUI over CLI for Docker management
  • Quickly checking container status without terminal commands
  • Managing multiple Docker projects from a single interface
Alternatives:
  • Docker Desktop – Docker Desktop is more comprehensive but heavier; Captain is lightweight menu bar utility
  • Kitematic – Kitematic is discontinued; Captain provides modern alternative
Version History
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Mar 30, 2023 8:42am 10.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bde0bf57
Oct 13, 2022 11:16pm 10.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP fdda0e2e
Aug 23, 2022 5:16pm 10.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e35c4ac3
Aug 15, 2022 1:32pm 10.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a532e81
Aug 11, 2022 9:52am 10.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP c7090369
Jul 8, 2022 1:07am 10.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP cdce344d
Jun 28, 2022 10:37pm 10.0.2 0 NEW f2233b66
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