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Description:
Docker Version Manager

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: docker version-manager devops containerization cli

Install: brew install dvm

About:
DVM (Docker Version Manager) is a shell-based utility that allows developers to seamlessly install, switch between, and manage multiple versions of the Docker engine. It simplifies the process of testing applications across different Docker releases without the need for complex virtualization setups. This tool is essential for maintaining compatibility and ensuring smooth CI/CD workflows.

Key Features:

Seamlessly switches between installed Docker versions
Automated installation of Docker releases
Lightweight shell function integration
Supports Bash, Zsh, and Fish shells

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Docker versions for legacy and modern application support
Testing CI/CD pipelines against specific Docker releases
Simplifying Docker upgrades and rollbacks on developer machines

Alternatives:

Docker Desktop – Docker Desktop is a full GUI application, whereas DVM is a CLI tool focused solely on version management.

License: Apache-2.0

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Important Notes:

dvm is a shell function, and must be sourced before it can be used.
Add the following command to your bash profile:
    [ -f $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/dvm/dvm.sh ] && . $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/dvm/dvm.sh

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2024 8:40am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6da3a045