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Docker Toolbox
Docker Toolbox is for older Mac and Windows systems that do not meet the requirements of Docker for Mac and Docker for Windows.
Version 19.03.1 · by Docker Inc.
Official site: docker.com
About Docker Toolbox
Docker Toolbox is an installer for quick setup and launch of a Docker environment on older Mac and Windows systems that do not meet the requirements of the new [Docker for Mac](https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/) and [Docker for Windows](https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/) apps.
Toolbox includes these Docker tools:
* Docker Machine for running docker-machine commands
* Docker Engine for running the docker commands
* Docker Compose for running the docker-compose commands
* Kitematic, the Docker GUI (deselected)
* a shell preconfigured for a Docker command-line environment
* Oracle VirtualBox (deselected)
## Maintainers note:
Docker Client for Windows and Docker Machine for Windows are 'fixed' components.
Docker Compose for Windows is 'optional' but selected by me.
VirtualBox and Kitematic for Windows (Alpha) are deselected by me.
You can override this by specifying `-ia /COMPONENTS="kitematic,virtualbox,dockercompose"`.
Git for Windows should be optional but I could not deselect it.
The following tasks can be selected/deselected:
```
desktopicon = Create a desktop shortcut
modifypath = Add docker binaries to PATH
upgradevm = Upgrade Boot2Docker VM
```
How to install Docker Toolbox
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install docker-toolbox
- Open Docker Toolbox once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Docker Toolbox free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to docker.com, the developer's official site, where Docker Toolbox is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Docker Toolbox?
The version listed here is 19.03.1, published /Date(1565. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Docker Toolbox from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install docker-toolbox. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Docker Toolbox safe?
Docker Toolbox downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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