# Docker Desktop

> Docker Desktop for Mac/Windows. Use for local containers.

- Skill: `g1joshi/docker-desktop` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add g1joshi/docker-desktop`
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- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: G1Joshi (https://skillmd.com/u/g1joshi)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/g1joshi/docker-desktop

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# Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop provides the GUI, Kubernetes cluster, and extensions for Docker. 2025 features improved **Resource Saver** mode and **AI Extensions**.

## When to Use

- **Local K8s**: One-click Kubernetes cluster.
- **Visual Management**: View container logs, stats, and files in a GUI.
- **Extensions**: Install tools like "Disk Usage" or "Snyk" directly in Docker Desktop.

## Core Concepts

### Dashboard

View running containers.

### Dev Environments

Share repeatable dev setups.

### Resource Saver

Automatically reduces CPU/RAM usage when idle (essential for Mac performance).

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Enable VirtioFS**: On Mac, this drastically speeds up file sharing.
- **Use Extensions**: Usage analysis tools are helpful.
- **Login**: To access Docker Hub rate limits.

**Don't**:

- **Don't ignore updates**: Security patches are frequent.

## References

- [Docker Desktop Manual](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/)