Installing a Podman Desktop extension

Consider installing Podman Desktop extensions to enrich the default capabilities of Podman Desktop.

Prerequisites

• The extension Open Container Initiative (OCI) image name, such as: quay.io/fbenoit/my-first-extension.

  See Publishing a Podman Desktop extension.

Procedure

1. Go to the Settings > Extensions.

2. In the Name of the Image field, write the extension OCI image name.

3. Click the Install extension from the OCI image button.

Verification

• If Podman Desktop satisfies the minimum required version of the extension, the extension activates.

• Depending on the extension, items can appear in the status bar, tray menu, or other contributions.