Description:
Open source container development tool
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.16.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@runfinch |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
containers
docker
containerd
kubernetes
dev-tools
cli
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Install:
brew install --cask finch
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About:
Finch is an open source container development tool that provides a simple CLI for building and running containers on macOS. It leverages the open source containerd and nerdctl projects to offer a seamless container development experience. The tool aims to provide the ease of use of Docker Desktop with the benefits of a fully open source stack.
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Key Features:
- Open source container runtime using containerd
- Simple CLI interface compatible with nerdctl
- Native virtualization on macOS using Apple Hypervisor
- Built-in support for Linux containers
- Easy installation and management via Homebrew
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Use Cases:
- Developing and testing containerized applications on macOS
- Running container workloads without Docker Desktop licensing
- Learning and experimenting with container technologies
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Alternatives:
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Docker Desktop
– Docker Desktop is proprietary and requires a paid license for business use, while Finch is fully open source.
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Podman Desktop
– Podman Desktop provides a GUI-focused approach, whereas Finch emphasizes a pure CLI workflow.
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| Mar 20, 2026 1:10am |
1.16.0 |
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| Feb 27, 2026 1:09am |
1.15.1 |
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402fed14 |
| Feb 24, 2026 4:25am |
1.15.0 |
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23c3ade9 |
| Jan 14, 2026 9:55pm |
1.14.1 |
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e57ae544 |
| Sep 9, 2025 10:31pm |
1.11.0 |
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aa41699d |
| Aug 3, 2025 10:56am |
1.10.3 |
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8eedc18c |
| Aug 13, 2024 3:40pm |
1.2.3 |
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0856045f |
| Jul 10, 2024 3:36am |
1.2.2 |
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17dc6355 |
| Apr 1, 2024 5:21pm |
1.1.3 |
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5bf1f0c8 |
| Mar 30, 2024 8:24pm |
1.1.3 |
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37517e3c |
| Dec 11, 2023 11:06pm |
1.0.1 |
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e9ec6d36 |
| Nov 1, 2023 11:52am |
1.0.0 |
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