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Orka Desktop for Mac

Run macOS virtual machines locally and build images for use with Orka

Quick answer: Orka Desktop is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask orka-desktop. The project is open source. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Orka Desktop is

Orka Desktop is a utility for macOS: run macOS virtual machines locally and build images for use with Orka.

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://github.com/macstadium/orka-desktop.

How to install Orka Desktop

  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 orka-desktop.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Orka Desktop on Mac?

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

Is Orka Desktop open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: macstadium/orka-desktop.

Does Orka Desktop run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Orka Desktop?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10635 in this catalogue.

What version of Orka Desktop is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.0.