Docker Engine · macOS · Homebrew install

Docker containers for macOS.

A Docker Desktop alternative for macOS with container IP access, volume mounts, lightweight performance, and container debugging.

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Install Licobox with Homebrew

$ brew install licobox/licobox-tap/licobox

Running Docker Engine

Run Docker Engine on macOS and get containers up and running in seconds, published ports forwarded automatically.

Advanced workflows include direct container access by IP or domain and built-in container debugging.

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Volume Mounts on macOS

Mount Docker volumes directly into macOS and browse them from Finder.

Inspect, copy, and edit container data without digging through Linux VM paths or container internals.

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Docker volume mounts browsed in macOS Finder

Features

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Docker Engine on macOS

Run and manage containers with Docker Engine seamlessly on macOS.

Fast startup

Up and running Docker Engine in seconds.

Container access via IP

Access containers directly through IP addresses and reduce host port mapping clutter. Learn More

Lightweight and dynamic memory

Minimal idle CPU usage with dynamic memory and disk usage. Running around 0.2-0.5% on idle (on M3 Air).

Container debugging

Inspect and troubleshoot containers with built-in utilities for slim or distroless images.

Volume Mounts on macOS

View and manage container volumes directly from macOS Finder without digging through container internals. Learn More

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Licobox free?

Yes. Licobox is free to download and use for Docker container usage and local development. Advanced workflows such as container access via IP, container debugging, and volume mounts to macOS are available in the Pro plan.

What is Licobox?

Licobox is a Linux container runtime with Docker Engine for macOS, designed to run and manage containers locally.

How do I install Licobox?

Install it with Homebrew using: brew install licobox/licobox-tap/licobox.

How is it different from Docker Desktop?

Licobox is an alternative to Docker Desktop for running Docker Engine and Linux containers on macOS.