macOS

Run Dockerman on macOS with Docker Desktop, a compatible socket, or Apple Container.

Dockerman ships as one Universal DMG for macOS. Verify the current release asset and its signature on the release page before you install.

Install

Download the DMG

Download the Universal DMG from the release page.

Open and drag to Applications

Open the DMG and drag Dockerman into Applications.

Launch Dockerman

Start Dockerman from Applications or Spotlight, then approve the first-launch prompt if macOS asks.

Container backends

Dockerman can connect to Docker Desktop or another Docker-compatible socket. Set a custom socket path in Settings → Docker when automatic detection does not find it.

Docker-compatible sockets such as /var/run/docker.sock and ~/.docker/run/docker.sock also work. If Dockerman does not detect your socket automatically, set the path in Settings → Docker settings.

On Apple Silicon with macOS 26 or later, Dockerman also provides the Apple Container backend. Select Apple Container during engine onboarding or in Settings. It runs Linux containers in lightweight virtual machines and is not available on Intel Macs or older macOS versions.

Dockerman adds a menu bar icon for common actions. In Settings → General, choose the standard icon or the CPU/memory status style.

Apple Silicon notes

On Apple Silicon, check the image platform before you run a container. Many public images default to amd64, so use the arm64 variant when available or set --platform=linux/arm64 explicitly.

Troubleshooting

“Socket not found” means Docker Desktop is not running or Dockerman is using the wrong socket path.
If Gatekeeper blocks Dockerman, right-click the app and choose Open the first time you launch it.