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> **Docker Desktop terms**
>
> Commercial use of Docker Desktop in larger enterprises (more than 250
> employees OR more than $10 million USD in annual revenue) requires a paid
> subscription.

Docker Desktop is an easy-to-install application for your Mac, Linux, or Windows environment
that enables you to build and share containerized applications and microservices. 

It provides a simple interface that enables you to manage your containers, applications, and images directly from your machine without having to use the CLI to perform core actions.

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- [Docker Engine](../engine/index.md)
- Docker CLI client
- [Docker Buildx](../build/index.md)
- [Docker Compose](../compose/index.md)
- [Docker Content Trust](../engine/security/trust/index.md)
- [Kubernetes](https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/)
- [Credential Helper](https://github.com/docker/docker-credential-helpers/)

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* Ability to containerize and share any application on any cloud platform, in multiple languages and frameworks.
* Easy installation and setup of a complete Docker development environment.
* Includes the latest version of Kubernetes.
* On Windows, the ability to toggle between Linux and Windows Server environments to build applications.
* Fast and reliable performance with native Windows Hyper-V virtualization.
* Ability to work natively on Linux through WSL 2 on Windows machines.
* Volume mounting for code and data, including file change notifications and easy access to running containers on the localhost network.

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Docker Desktop works with your choice of development tools and languages and
gives you access to a vast library of certified images and templates in
[Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/). This enables development teams to extend
their environment to rapidly auto-build, continuously integrate, and collaborate
using a secure repository.

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                 <h2 id="docker-for-mac"><a href="/desktop/install/mac-install/">Install Docker Desktop </a></h2>
                <p> <a href="/desktop/install/mac-install/">On Mac </a>, <a href="/desktop/install/windows-install/">Windows</a> or <a href="/desktop/install/linux-install/">Linux</a></p>
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                <p>Navigate Docker Desktop and learn about its key features.</p>
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                <p>Find information on networking features, deploying on Kuberntes and more.</p>
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