Join us for the Best Free & Open Source Tool for Containers & Kubernetes
The best free and open source tool for developers to work with containers and Kubernetes. Simplify container management, streamline Kubernetes workflows, and transition from local development to production with ease.
A Community-Driven Project Designed for Developers
Built by a community of developers and shaped by user feedback, Podman Desktop offers a vendor-neutral platform that empowers Containers and Kubernetes workflows without lock-in. Trusted as part of the CNCF, it delivers flexibility, reliability, and innovation tailored for developers.
Available on Windows, Mac and Linux
Use the same UI across different operating systems
Essential Features for Containers
Simplify Container Management and Boost Developer Productivity
Podman Desktop enhances developer productivity by integrating with popular container runtimes, registries, and developer tools, making it easier to handle containerized applications locally. Whether you're building, debugging, or deploying, Podman Desktop provides robust features and seamless controls, empowering you to work smarter and faster with containers.
Intuitive Graphical Interface
Podman Desktop provides a simple and user-friendly interface for managing containers, making it easier for developers to focus on writing code rather than manually handling container configurations.
Containers with Security
Podman is a secure container runtime through its focus on daemonless, rootless containers, SELinux support, network policy enforcement, immutable containers. This ensures robust security foundations for running Linux containers and Kubernetes workloads.
Cross-Platform Support
Available on Linux®, macOS, and Windows, Podman Desktop lets developers create, manage, and delete containers without the need for complex scripting or manual intervention.
Built with Container Standards
Podman supports industry-standard container technologies like OCI, and Compose. This compatibility ensures a smooth transition without disrupting existing workflows or requiring extensive retooling.
Crafted for Kubernetes
Streamline Kubernetes workflows
Podman Desktop isn't just a container manager; it's built with Kubernetes at its core. This deep integration means seamless workflows for developers. Work with Podman's native Kubernetes support or effortlessly spin up local Kind or Minikube clusters, bridge to remote environments, and manage your Kubernetes deployments directly through Podman Desktop's intuitive graphical interface. Inspect, configure, and orchestrate your pods, services, and deployments with ease, making Kubernetes management both powerful and user-friendly.
Develop and Test
Iterate faster with streamlined workflows enabling developers to develop locally and reducing turnarounds cycles.
Grow Skills at Your Pace
Start with containers and seamlessly transition to Kubernetes concepts with Podman capabilities. Podman Desktop makes learning and adoption Kubernetes easy.
Troubleshoot with Ease
Whether working natively with Kubernetes objects or managing local or remote clusters, Podman Desktop streamlines your workflows with its intuitive graphical interface.
Troubleshoot with Ease
Directly access logs, metrics and debug tools with Podman Desktop intuitive graphical interface to resolve issues efficiently.
Configure
Multiple configuration options
Resources Utilization
Configure CPU/Memory/Disk of Podman machines.
Container Engines
Handle multiple container engines at the same time: Podman, Docker.
extensibility
Bring new features to Podman Desktop with extensions
Podman Desktop is built around extension points. You can easily create a new extension using our pre-made templates, easy-to-use API and UI components. Integrate your own tools into Podman Desktop with ease to enrich with your own developer tools and experiences.
- Explore our catalog of extensions.
- Learn to develop your own extensions.
- Want to use a Docker Desktop extension? Extensions such as Trivy work out of the box with Podman Desktop.
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