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    <h1 align="center">OrbStack</h1>
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[OrbStack](https://orbstack.dev) is the fast, light, and easy way to run Docker containers and Linux machines. It's a supercharged WSL and Docker Desktop alternative, all in one easy-to-use app.

**Say goodbye to slow, clunky containers and VMs.** Develop at lightspeed with our Docker Desktop alternative. **[Get started](https://docs.orbstack.dev/quick-start)**

## Why OrbStack?

- ⚡️ **Lightning Fast.** Starts in 2 seconds, optimized [network](https://docs.orbstack.dev/docker/network) and file system, Rosetta emulation.
- 💨 **Feather Light.** Low CPU and disk usage, [battery-friendly](https://docs.orbstack.dev/benchmarks), works with less memory, native Swift app.
- 🍰 **Effortlessly Simple.** Automatic [domain names](https://docs.orbstack.dev/docker/domains) and [migration](https://docs.orbstack.dev/install#docker-migration), CLI & file system integration, VPN and SSH support.
- ⚙️ **Powerful.** Run [Docker containers](https://docs.orbstack.dev/docker/), [Kubernetes](https://docs.orbstack.dev/kubernetes/), and [Linux distros](https://docs.orbstack.dev/machines/). Manage containers quickly from your menu bar. Explore volume and image files.

Check the [website](https://orbstack.dev) for demos, or see what we're up to in the [changelog](https://docs.orbstack.dev/release-notes).

## Learn more

- [**Demos**](https://orbstack.dev)
- [**Benchmarks**](https://orbstack.dev/#benchmarks)
- [**Testimonials**](https://orbstack.dev/#testimonials)

## Links

- [Website](https://orbstack.dev)
- [Documentation](https://docs.orbstack.dev)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://docs.orbstack.dev/faq)
- [Issue tracker](https://github.com/orbstack/orbstack/issues)
- [Support](mailto:support@orbstack.dev)
