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Colima simplifies the process of running container runtimes like Docker and Containerd on macOS and Linux, making local development setups easier.

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Quick Overview

What is this?

Colima lets developers quickly set up and manage container environments such as Docker, Containerd, or Incus on their macOS or Linux machines. It integrates with standard tools, allowing users to start a runtime with `colima start` and then interact with containers using familiar commands like `docker run` or `nerdctl run`. The tool also provides support for Kubernetes and GPU-accelerated containers for AI workloads.

What problem does it solve?

Colima simplifies the process of running container runtimes like Docker and Containerd on macOS and Linux, making local development setups easier.

Who should use it?

Developers on macOS or Linux who require local container environments for Docker, Containerd, or Kubernetes, and prioritize quick, simple setup.

Setup difficulty:Easy

Pros

Simple CLI interface with commands like `colima start` for quick setup.

Supports multiple runtimes including Docker, Containerd, and Incus.

Works on both macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Linux with minimal configuration.

Cons

Requires separate installation of client tools like `docker` or `nerdctl` to interact with the managed runtimes.
Relies on a virtual machine for container environments, which can introduce some overhead compared to native Linux container hosts.

Scores

Trust Score

78

Star reputation (15%)89

Star velocity 7d (15%)0

Commit recency (15%)80

Fork ratio (10%)7

Issue ratio (10%)87

Contributor signal (10%)100

README quality (5%)100

License (5%)100

Homepage/demo (5%)100

Docs URL (5%)0

Topic count (5%)100

Maintenance

76

Commit frequency95

Issue management25

Documentation85

Popularity

62

Stars100

Forks60

Growth trend10

Star History

Snapshot Versions

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README

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Colima - container runtimes on macOS (and Linux) with minimal setup.

Demonstration

Website & Documentation: colima.run | colima.run/docs

Features

Support for Intel and Apple Silicon macOS, and Linux

Simple CLI interface with sensible defaults
Automatic Port Forwarding
Volume mounts
Multiple instances
Support for multiple container runtimes
- Docker (with optional Kubernetes)
- Containerd (with optional Kubernetes)
- Incus (containers and virtual machines)
GPU accelerated containers for AI workloads

Getting Started

Installation

Trust Score

78

Sourcevana Trust · 78/100

License

MIT

Languages

Go97.6%

Shell1.3%

Other1.1%

Topics

containerd containerd-compose containers docker docker-compose incus k3s k8s kubernetes lima macos nerdctl

AddedApr 24, 2026

UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Last commit7d ago

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