abiosoft/colima
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Container runtimes on macOS (and Linux) with minimal setup observed · 2026-10-06
Health v2 · maintenance only
92/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 80
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 11
- age_days: 1872
- days_rel: 138
- days_push: 18
- n_releases_24m: 12
Adoption not part of the score
31104 stars · 624 forks observed · 2026-10-06
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-05, confidence 0.97
Colima is a lightweight command‑line tool that provides local container runtimes on macOS and Linux. It supports Docker, containerd, Incus, and optional Kubernetes with simple configuration and GPU acceleration for AI workloads.
Use cases
- run Docker containers locally on macOS or Linux
- start a local Kubernetes cluster with a single command
- use containerd via nerdctl on macOS without Docker Desktop
- run GPU‑accelerated AI models in containers on Apple Silicon
- manage multiple isolated container instances with different profiles
- mount host directories into containers for development
- replace Docker Desktop with a minimal, Homebrew‑installable alternative
When to choose
- when you need a simple, lightweight Docker alternative on macOS or Linux
- if you want built‑in Kubernetes support without installing Docker Desktop
- for GPU‑accelerated AI workloads on Apple Silicon
- to run multiple isolated container profiles side by side
- when you prefer native package managers like Homebrew, MacPorts, or Nix for installation
When to avoid
- if you require Windows support or Hyper‑V integration
- when you depend on Docker Desktop GUI tools and dashboards
- for production‑grade orchestration beyond local development environments
- if you need deep integration with cloud provider managed Kubernetes services
Facets
cli-tool · maturity active
cli cloud-computing cli docker containerd kubernetes incus gpu ai homebrew lightweight multiple-profiles devops macos linux
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/abiosoft/colima · fetched 2026-10-06 · 4a3ae9688682
- homepage: https://colima.run · fetched 2026-09-21 · 66c8c3b85845
- site_page: https://colima.run/docs · fetched 2026-09-21 · 2e53baf725f9
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| abiosoft/colima | main | 92 |
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