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Colima runs Docker, containerd and Kubernetes in a lightweight Lima VM from the command line.

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Questions

Is Colima free?

Colima is free.

Is Colima open source?

Yes, Colima is open source.

What platforms does Colima run on?

Colima is available for Mac, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Colima?

Similar indie products include Rancher Desktop, OrbStack, Podman, Gatus and 4 more.

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