Docker Desktop
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Docker Desktop. Is Docker Inc’s licensed desktop bundle: GUI, docker/docker compose CLI, optional local Kubernetes, and extensions on macOS/Windows/Linux.
Blurb
Docker Desktop is collaborative containerization software for developers. Get started and download Docker Desktop today on Mac, Windows, or Linux.
Summary
Garden stance: We hold Docker Desktop for our estate.
Key points:
| Topic | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dev Containers | Often documented with Desktop; other engines work if the socket is compatible |
| WSL2 / macOS VM | Desktop wraps a Linux VM; know where disk and CPU go |
| Extensions | Optional; treat as supply-chain risk in regulated environments |
| CI | Do not require Desktop in pipelines; use rootless builders in GitHub Actions |
References
Details
| Topic | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dev Containers | Often documented with Desktop; other engines work if the socket is compatible |
| WSL2 / macOS VM | Desktop wraps a Linux VM; know where disk and CPU go |
| Extensions | Optional; treat as supply-chain risk in regulated environments |
| CI | Do not require Desktop in pipelines; use rootless builders in GitHub Actions |
References