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Description:
Create and run Linux containers using lightweight virtual machines
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.7.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @apple  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: containers virtualization linux macos devops docker
Install: brew install container
About:
Container is a command-line tool that creates and runs Linux containers using lightweight virtual machines managed by Apple's Virtualization Framework. It provides a seamless container experience on macOS without requiring traditional Linux kernel dependencies. The tool focuses on security and performance by leveraging native hypervisor capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS virtualization using Apple's Virtualization Framework
  • Lightweight VM-based containers with secure isolation
  • Docker-compatible CLI interface for familiar workflows
  • Automatic SSH key management and port forwarding
  • Seamless file system integration between host and containers
Use Cases:
  • Running Linux container workloads on macOS without Docker Desktop
  • Developing cross-platform applications in isolated Linux environments
  • Running CI/CD pipelines locally with Linux container dependencies
  • Secure container execution with hardware virtualization support
Alternatives:
  • Docker Desktop – Full-featured but resource-intensive with licensing restrictions
  • Podman – Daemonless containers but requires Linux kernel or Lima VM on macOS
  • colima – Lightweight Docker/Kubernetes runtime but depends on Lima and QEMU
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe
Version History
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Dec 8, 2025 1:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 77e22432
Dec 3, 2025 2:30am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ee38926
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