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Container, image, volume files ​

OrbStack makes it easy to access files in containers, images, volumes, and machines natively on macOS. This works seamlessly with Finder, editors, command-line tools, and other macOS apps.

To get started, open ~/OrbStack from the Finder sidebar, or click the folder button on any container, image, or volume in the OrbStack app.

Containers ​

Easily view, edit, add, and delete files in containers to create a quick feedback loop.

Containers are mounted at ~/OrbStack/docker/containers/<name>.`

Container files in Finder

Images ​

Explore files in container images, and debug image builds. Note that Docker images are read-only by design.

Images are mounted at ~/OrbStack/docker/images/<tag>.

Image files in Finder

Volumes ​

Volumes are a great way to store persistent data for containers. You can easily view, edit, add, and delete files in volumes for development and debugging.

Volumes are mounted at ~/OrbStack/docker/volumes/<name>.

Volume files in Finder

Machines ​

Linux machines are mounted at ~/OrbStack/<name>.

Machine files in Finder