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Podman Desktop

Manage Podman and other container engines from a single UI

by Red Hat, Inc.

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Official site: flathub.org

About Podman Desktop

Podman Desktop is an open source graphical tool enabling you to seamlessly work with containers and Kubernetes from your local environment.

Build, run and manage containers:

Build images from Containerfile or Dockerfile.

Pull images from remote registries.

Start, Stop, Restart containers and pods.

Easily get a terminal in your container.

Inspect container logs.

Push images to OCI registries.

Deploy and test images on Kubernetes.

Multiple configuration options

Manage OCI registries; add, edit, or delete registries.

Configure your proxy settings (work in progress.)

Configure CPU, memory, and disk of Podman machines (work in progress.)

Handle multiple container engines at the same time (Podman, Docker, Lima...)

You can also bring new features with Podman Desktop plug-ins or Docker Desktop extensions.

How to install Podman Desktop

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.podman_desktop.PodmanDesktop
  4. Open Podman Desktop once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Podman Desktop free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Podman Desktop is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Podman Desktop from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.podman_desktop.PodmanDesktop. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Podman Desktop safe?

Podman Desktop downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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