orbstack ☆
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Description:
Replacement for Docker Desktop
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.2.3,20963@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @orbstackdev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: docker container linux developer-tools macos
Install: brew install --cask orbstack
About:
OrbStack is a high-performance replacement for Docker Desktop on macOS, offering faster builds and lower resource usage. It seamlessly integrates Linux and macOS environments, providing a lightweight yet powerful interface for managing containers and Linux VMs. The tool simplifies developer workflows by combining terminal access, file management, and container orchestration into a single application.
Key Features:
  • Significantly faster Docker performance compared to Docker Desktop
  • Seamless Linux command-line integration with native macOS terminals
  • One-click access to container files and logs
  • Lightweight resource footprint
Use Cases:
  • Running Docker containers on macOS with improved performance
  • Managing Linux development environments without complex configuration
  • Quickly accessing and debugging containerized applications
Alternatives:
  • Docker Desktop – OrbStack is significantly faster and uses fewer system resources
  • Rancher Desktop – OrbStack focuses more on performance and seamless terminal integration
Version History
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Aug 7, 2026 10:36am 2.2.3,20963 0 VERSION_BUMP e8c49764
Aug 3, 2026 5:11am 2.2.2,20903 0 VERSION_BUMP 6d0c97eb
Jul 29, 2026 9:35am 2.2.1,20628 0 VERSION_BUMP edc26ed4
Jun 4, 2026 8:06pm 2.2.1,20628 0 VERSION_BUMP 91b623fe
Jun 4, 2026 2:22pm 2.2.0,20607 0 VERSION_BUMP 5aece623
May 10, 2026 4:24pm 2.1.3,20115 0 VERSION_BUMP dfe53a3f
May 10, 2026 5:20am 2.1.2,20103 0 VERSION_BUMP e9272754
Apr 20, 2026 4:47pm 2.1.1,20026 0 VERSION_BUMP 7059e0e0
Apr 20, 2026 1:55am 2.1.0,19993 0 VERSION_BUMP 98eb67b6
Aug 25, 2025 1:44pm 2.0.1,19784 0 VERSION_BUMP 33162b61
Aug 22, 2025 5:50pm 2.0.0,19755 0 VERSION_BUMP 42cb2061
Jul 11, 2024 6:46am 1.6.4_17192 0 VERSION_BUMP 857ca05b
Jul 10, 2024 12:52pm 1.6.4_17187 0 VERSION_BUMP 2027411b
Jun 26, 2024 12:50pm 1.6.3_17138 0 VERSION_BUMP 526f81bb
Jun 26, 2024 12:55am 1.6.3_17136 0 VERSION_BUMP ad46975d
Mar 21, 2024 9:36am 1.5.0_16835 0 VERSION_BUMP 785e0ba3
Feb 13, 2024 10:34pm 1.4.3_16673 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b4919b4
Dec 19, 2023 4:49am 1.1.0_16370 0 VERSION_BUMP 69fd08ab
Dec 19, 2023 4:45am 1.1.0_16370 0 VERSION_BUMP 99e7898c
Nov 16, 2023 8:55pm 1.1.0_16370 0 VERSION_BUMP f1cb7cf9
Oct 13, 2023 5:35pm 1.0.1_16297 0 VERSION_BUMP 25996fa5
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Sep 13, 2023 10:22pm 0.17.3_16179 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f58db37
Aug 31, 2023 12:18pm 0.17.1_15969 0 VERSION_BUMP fc9d0e2a
Jul 30, 2023 7:41pm 0.15.1_2284 0 VERSION_BUMP e9e012dc
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Apr 17, 2023 9:18pm 0.7.0_1203 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c41d1f4
Apr 8, 2023 10:31am 0.6.2_1134 0 VERSION_BUMP 26acb3bb
Apr 7, 2023 8:51am 0.6.1_1129 0 VERSION_BUMP 304e718e
Apr 3, 2023 6:32am 0.6.0_1088 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f74f7be
Mar 30, 2023 9:54pm 0.5.2_1012 0 VERSION_BUMP 3b10dd1a
Mar 28, 2023 8:12am 0.5.1_985 0 VERSION_BUMP 10a2714e
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Mar 27, 2023 6:09pm 0.5.0_924 0 VERSION_BUMP f90852f4
Mar 25, 2023 4:52am 0.5.0_924 0 NEW 1124cf83
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