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Features

Licobox is a macOS app for running and managing Docker containers with a built-in Docker engine and desktop interface.

  • 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.
  • Container access using domains. Open containers with local domains such as web.licobox.local instead of container IP.
  • Lightweight. Minimal idle CPU usage with dynamic memory and disk usage. Runs around 0.2-0.5% CPU while idle on an M3 MacBook 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.
  • Desktop app management. Manage containers, images, volumes, logs, and stats from a simple desktop interface.

The following table lists the status of key features:

FeatureStatus
Docker Engine on macOS✅
Fast startup✅
Container access via IP✅
Container access using domains✅
Dynamic memory✅
Dynamic disk usage✅
Automatic port forwarding✅
Container debugging✅
Volume mounts on macOS✅
Desktop app management✅
Rosetta emulation✅
Supports SSH agent forwarding✅