OrbStack

Orbital Labs, LLC · Run Docker containers, local Kubernetes, and Linux machines in a native Mac app with integrated terminals, files, networking, and build tools.

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30-day installs10,410#15 in App
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Latest version2.2.3Jan 1, 1 · Jan 1, 1
Download size463MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceEvery 2 weeks0 releases in 30 days
  1. 2.2.3

    LatestPatchJan 1, 1 · Mon

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Aug 7 10:36

    Add Docker build inspection and fix Kubernetes policies, UDP forwarding, and machine tooling.

    Features
    Inspect Docker build history, steps, and logs in the new Builds tab.Support SME on M4 and newer hardware.Add log wrapping and one-click Supabase CLI stack controls.
    CLI and USB
    Fix machine push/pull, root pushes, and disappearing terminal output.Fix non-POSIX shell crashes and forwarded pyserial device access.Add support for Qualcomm modems.
    Kubernetes
    Enforce network policies, reduce high CPU use, and restore CoreDNS metrics.
    Reliability
    Fix inbound UDP to host-network containers and large forwarded packets.Preserve machine limits after crashes and ~/.ssh permissions at startup.Fix Nix Home Manager restart loops and misleading external-disk crash dialogs.Improve x86 Alma Linux 10 emulation errors and Compose grouping.
  2. 2.2.2

    PatchJan 1, 1 · Mon

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Aug 3 05:11

    Expand USB support, improve recovery and efficiency, and update Kubernetes and Linux.

    USB
    Support webcams, microphones, modems, CAN, Xbox controllers, and audio.Improve serial devices, device selection, external drives, and stability.
    Platform
    Improve macOS 27 beta compatibility and lower idle resource use.Add automatic recovery and stronger protection against data corruption.Update Linux to 7.0.14, Kubernetes to 1.35, and runc to 1.5.1.
    Interface
    Improve storage bars, matching-line log search, and delete confirmation.Fix Compose grouping/deletion, terminal restarts, icons, and container creation.
    Fixes
    Fix microphone access, docker login keychain errors, and machine Docker startup.Fix specific-IP low-port forwards, file watchers, and NFS/SMB freezes.Fix startup, updater, migration, restart, and cloud-init failures.Fix Kubernetes policies blocking kind traffic and gVisor file ownership.Fix disk usage above 16 TB, PPP permissions, and Nix-related errors.
    Kernel
    Add fs-verity and Adiantum kernel features.
  3. 2.2.1

    PatchJan 1, 1 · Mon

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jun 4 20:06

    Fix loopback port forwarding, macOS 15 file browsing, and VM startup; improve USB.

    Fixes
    Restore 127.0.0.1 forwards when host and container ports are identical.Fix the Files tab on macOS 15 and VM start timeout failures.
    USB
    Support USB Test & Measurement devices such as oscilloscopes.Improve USB stability.

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