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OCI containers and pods can be managed with the Podman command-line software.
About Podman
Podman is a command-line tool for managing OCI containers and pods, including container images, volumes, and groups of containers that share resources. It supports OCI and Docker image formats, container lifecycle operations, networking with Netavark, and running without root privileges or a manager daemon.
Podman runs on Linux, and on Mac and Windows through a Podman-managed virtual machine. Only the most recent release receives upstream support, except when an LTS version is offered.
Key features
- Manage OCI and Docker format container images
- Build images from Containerfile or Dockerfile
- Manage pods of containers sharing resources
- Run containers and pods without root privileges
- Checkpoint and restore containers via CRIU
- Docker-compatible CLI for local and remote systems
Best for: Users managing containers and pods on Linux who use a Docker-compatible command-line workflow without a daemon.
Good for
- Operates without a manager daemon
- Supports running containers and pods without root privileges
- Provides Docker-compatible CLI and REST API interfaces
Watch out for
- Requires a Podman-managed virtual machine on Mac and Windows
- Only the most recent release receives upstream support, with occasional LTS exceptions
Podman at a glance
- Website
- github.com/containers/podman
- Category
- Development › DevOps & Containers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Podman FAQ
Can Podman be used on Mac and Windows?
Yes, using a Podman-managed virtual machine via podman machine; it runs containers directly on Linux.
Can containers run without root privileges?
Yes, Podman supports running containers and pods without root or other elevated privileges.
How are Podman releases handled?
Major or minor releases occur four times a year, and only the most recent release receives upstream support except for occasional LTS versions.
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