orbstack ☆

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Description:
Replacement for Docker Desktop

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.5,19905@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

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Aug 25, 2025 1:44pm	2.0.1,19784	VERSION_BUMP	33162b61
Aug 22, 2025 5:50pm	2.0.0,19755	VERSION_BUMP	42cb2061
Jul 11, 2024 6:46am	1.6.4_17192	VERSION_BUMP	857ca05b
Jul 10, 2024 12:52pm	1.6.4_17187	VERSION_BUMP	2027411b
Jun 26, 2024 12:50pm	1.6.3_17138	VERSION_BUMP	526f81bb
Jun 26, 2024 12:55am	1.6.3_17136	VERSION_BUMP	ad46975d
Mar 21, 2024 9:36am	1.5.0_16835	VERSION_BUMP	785e0ba3
Feb 13, 2024 10:34pm	1.4.3_16673	VERSION_BUMP	4b4919b4
Dec 19, 2023 4:49am	1.1.0_16370	VERSION_BUMP	69fd08ab
Dec 19, 2023 4:45am	1.1.0_16370	VERSION_BUMP	99e7898c
Nov 16, 2023 8:55pm	1.1.0_16370	VERSION_BUMP	f1cb7cf9