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dory

A free, open-source native macOS app for Docker & Linux containers, an alternative to OrbStack and Docker Desktop. Universal for Intel and Apple silicon.

Apple SiliconContainersDevOpsDocker DesktopMacosOrbstackSwiftSwiftuiSwiftGPL-3.0 1.1k 26Health 87
releaseApple Silicon macOS 14+
Website GitHub

What is it?

What it is

A free, open-source alternative to Docker Desktop and OrbStack. One lightweight SwiftUI app

Why it exists

A free, open-source native macOS app for Docker & Linux containers, an alternative to OrbStack and Docker Desktop. Universal for Intel and Apple silicon.

Who should use it

Teams building with Swift who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How dory works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open dory, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

Apple Silicon
Containers
Docker
Docker Desktop
Macos
Orbstack

Advantages

  • Open source (GPL-3.0)
  • Active Swift ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

brew install --cask Augani/dory/dory

FAQ

What is dory?

dory is an open-source project licensed under GPL-3.0.

What language is dory built with?

Primary language: Swift.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under GPL-3.0. Check the license for commercial use.

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