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Dev tools · January 26, 2017

Whalebrew – Homebrew, but with Docker images

Homebrew, but with Docker images. Contribute to whalebrew/whalebrew development by creating an account on GitHub.

Whalebrew – Homebrew, but with Docker images launched on January 26, 2017 with 11 votes, #1,602 of 3,670 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Whalebrew is a command-line tool that lets developers install and run applications packaged as Docker images, similar to how Homebrew manages software packages. It's designed for developers who want to use Docker containers as a simpler alternative to traditional package management. The tool treats Docker images like installable programs, making it easier to manage containerized applications without manually managing Docker commands.

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