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DevPod for Mac

UI to create reproducible developer environments based on a devcontainer.json

Quick answer: DevPod is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask devpod. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 142 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What DevPod is

DevPod is a utility for macOS: UI to create reproducible developer environments based on a devcontainer.json.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://devpod.sh/.

How to install DevPod

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask devpod.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DevPod on Mac?

Run brew install --cask devpod in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is DevPod open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (loft-sh/devpod), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does DevPod run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is DevPod?

It was installed 142 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2915 in this catalogue.

What version of DevPod is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.6.15.