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Dev tools · January 26, 2015

Docket – Do Docker Deploys through BitTorrent

Docket - Custom docker registry that allows for lightning fast deploys through bittorrent - netvarun/docket

Docket – Do Docker Deploys through BitTorrent launched on January 26, 2015 with 14 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

In plain words

Docket is a custom Docker registry that uses BitTorrent to distribute container images for faster deployments. It is designed for developers and DevOps teams who need to speed up their Docker deployment processes. The tool leverages peer-to-peer file sharing through BitTorrent to reduce deployment times compared to traditional Docker registries.

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