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Docker Toolbox
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[![docker toolbox logo](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/3325447/9101412/6754c6a6-3b9b-11e5-8cc4-215358caee06.png)](https://www.docker.com/toolbox)
The Docker Toolbox installs everything you need to get started with
Docker on Mac OS X and Windows, including:
| | Mac | Windows | Desktop Linux (Help Wanted) |
|------------------------|--------|-------------|--------------------------------|
| Docker Client / Engine | Client | Client | Engine |
| Docker Machine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Docker Compose | Yes | Coming Soon | Yes |
| Docker Kitematic | Yes | Yes | Coming Soon |
| VirtualBox 5.0 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delivery Format | .pkg | .exe | script* (cURL) |
## Installation and documentation
Documentation for Mac [is available
here](https://docs.docker.com/mac/started/).
Documentation for Windows [is available here](https://docs.docker.com/windows/started/).
Toolbox is currently unavailable for Linux; To get started with Docker on Linux, please follow the Linux [Getting Started Guide](https://docs.docker.com/linux/started/).
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Do I have to install VirtualBox?**
No, you can deselect VirtualBox during installation. It is bundled in case you want to have a working environment for free.