Installing a Podman Desktop extension
Installing an extension is a great way to expand the capabilities of Podman Desktop. You have the option to install an extension from the catalog or a custom extension of your choice.
Procedure
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Click the Extensions button.
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Perform one of the following steps:
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Browse the Catalog and install the required extension.
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Click the Install custom... button to install an extension from a container image:
- Go to any registry, such as Docker Hub, GitHub, or any other registry.
- Find your extension.
- Copy the OCI image name of the extension, such as
redhatdeveloper/openshift-dd-ext:0.0.1-100
, and paste it into the OCI Image field. - Click Install. A successful operation notification opens.
- Click Done.
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Verification
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Verify the extension by checking the Installed tab on the Extensions page.
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Depending on the extension, items can appear in the status bar, tray menu, or other areas of Podman Desktop.