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Description:
Orchestration with Kubernetes on Apple

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @MacStadium | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: macos kubernetes ci-cd virtualization devops containers

Install: brew install --cask orka

About:
Orka CLI is a command-line interface for Orka, a MacStadium product that enables running macOS and Linux containers on Apple hardware. It orchestrates virtual machines using Kubernetes to provide scalable CI/CD environments for macOS builds. This tool allows developers to manage and deploy containerized macOS instances directly from the terminal.

Key Features:

Create and manage macOS virtual machines on Apple hardware
Kubernetes-based orchestration for containerized workloads
Seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines
Command-line interface for easy automation
Support for both macOS and Linux container images

Use Cases:

Running macOS builds in CI/CD pipelines
Scaling development environments for iOS/macOS apps
Automated testing of Apple platform applications
Managing cloud-based Mac infrastructure

Alternatives:

Anka Build – Similar macOS virtualization solution but with different pricing and management model
MacStadium Cloud – Orka CLI provides programmatic access while Cloud offers GUI-based management

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	2.4.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	8fa20e7f