# Colima

> Colima container runtime reference for macOS and Linux. Free Docker Desktop alternative. Covers start/stop, resource allocation, profiles, volume mounts, Virtualization.framework, built-in Kubernetes (K3s), containerd runtime, and troubleshooting.

- Skill: `bytesagain/colima` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/colima`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/colima/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/colima

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# Colima Reference

Container runtimes on macOS without Docker Desktop.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, comparison |
| `usage` | Start/stop, profiles, mounts |
| `kubernetes` | K3s, kubectl, Helm |
| `troubleshoot` | Common issues, config |