Colima - Container runtimes on macOS and Linux

Container runtimes on macOS (and Linux) with minimal setup.

No hidden charges

No license fees

No subscription fees

Quick Start

Install with Homebrew (macOS / Linux)

brew install colima

colima start
docker run hello-world
docker ps

colima start --kubernetes
kubectl run nginx --image=nginx
kubectl get pods

colima start --runtime containerd
nerdctl run hello-world
nerdctl ps

colima start --runtime incus
incus launch images:alpine/edge
incus list

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Full Docker compatibility. Use your existing Docker workflows and tools without any changes.

Native containerd support with nerdctl for a Docker-like CLI experience.

Built-in Kubernetes support. Start a local k3s cluster with a single command.

Run system containers and VMs with Incus.

Runs with sensible defaults without becoming a burden on the CPU.

Native support for Apple Silicon Macs with Rosetta 2 for x86 containers.

Customize CPU, memory, and disk allocation for your instances.

Run multiple isolated instances with different configurations simultaneously.