Description:
Browse, manage, inspect containers and images
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.27.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@PodmanDesktop |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
containers
kubernetes
podman
developer-tools
gui
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Install:
brew install --cask podman-desktop
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About:
Podman Desktop is an open-source, graphical tool for managing containers and Kubernetes on local machines. It provides an intuitive UI to inspect images, run containers, and configure Kubernetes environments without needing complex CLI commands. It supports multiple container engines including Podman, Docker, and Lima, making it a versatile alternative to Docker Desktop.
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Key Features:
- Visual container management and inspection
- Kubernetes development environment setup
- Multi-engine support (Podman, Docker, Lima)
- Extension ecosystem for added functionality
- Integrated terminal and logs viewer
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Use Cases:
- Managing local container workloads with a GUI
- Developing and testing Kubernetes manifests locally
- Migrating from Docker Desktop to an open-source alternative
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Alternatives:
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Docker Desktop
– Podman Desktop is open-source and free, whereas Docker Desktop has licensing restrictions for large businesses.
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Rancher Desktop
– Both provide container management, but Podman Desktop focuses more on extensibility and Podman integration.
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| Apr 28, 2026 5:13pm |
1.27.1 |
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e188ba31 |
| Mar 26, 2026 3:08pm |
1.26.2 |
0 |
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406a789b |
| Mar 23, 2026 4:37pm |
1.26.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4b13e25a |
| Jan 26, 2026 7:45pm |
1.25.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
45e76f19 |
| Aug 25, 2025 1:47pm |
1.21.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
73338263 |
| Aug 12, 2024 5:07pm |
1.12.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cde35171 |
| Jun 25, 2024 1:37pm |
1.11.1 |
0 |
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31c87d4c |
| Nov 7, 2023 8:28pm |
1.5.3 |
0 |
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da180b19 |
| Nov 2, 2023 7:38pm |
1.5.2 |
0 |
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72216d3b |
| Sep 18, 2023 3:50pm |
1.4.0 |
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758e4c79 |
| Apr 14, 2023 10:30am |
0.14.1 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
9a3abf31 |
| Mar 30, 2023 8:42am |
0.13.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
bde0bf57 |
| Mar 29, 2023 9:47pm |
0.13.0 |
0 |
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1abac2b4 |
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