# Docker · Tech watch [Canonical source]() Building and running containerized applications, images and Compose environments. ## [Kiri: a Docker-compatible container runtime for three OSes]() Kiri replaces Docker Desktop and OrbStack with a lightweight container runtime for macOS, Windows, and Linux, compatible with the Docker CLI, Compose, and buildx. The repository also describes a native UI and support for Kubernetes clusters and Linux machines. Its architecture uses a Linux VM and a Rust agent that starts containers through `clone3`, without runc, a shim, or dockerd. The project publishes startup-time benchmarks against Docker Desktop and OrbStack, along with instructions for reproducing them. 2026-11-06 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Zerobyte automates Restic backups for self-hosters]() Zerobyte brings scheduling, management, and monitoring of encrypted Restic backups into a web interface. It supports NFS, SMB, WebDAV, and SFTP sources as well as local directories, with destinations including S3, GCS, Azure, and rclone. The Docker Compose setup can be pared down when backing up only already-mounted directories: removing `SYS_ADMIN` and the FUSE device reduces the container’s granted capabilities, but prevents direct mounting of remote shares. 2026-11-03 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [BillionMail: self-host an email platform and campaign workflow]() BillionMail combines a mail server, newsletters, and email marketing in an open-source, self-hosted package. Its repository outlines a setup flow connecting a domain and DNS verification to campaign creation and sending, with list and tag management. The project supports Docker and installation through aaPanel. It also integrates RoundCube for webmail, offers delivery analytics, and is licensed under AGPLv3; the team running it remains responsible for hosting the service. 2026-10-31 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Self-hosting Cal.diy: setup guidance and limitations]() Cal.diy is the open-source community edition of Cal.com, and this documentation covers installation, database migrations, upgrades, Docker, and integrations. The project explicitly recommends personal, non-production use, so the guide helps readers assess the operational requirements before self-hosting. 2026-10-04 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [OpenShip: deploy applications on your own infrastructure]() OpenShip is a self-hosted deployment platform for multiple application stacks. Its repository shows how it orchestrates builds and services on infrastructure controlled by the team. 2026-07-26 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Exegol: containerized environments for offensive security]() Exegol provides preconfigured container environments for offensive-security work. This approach gives teams a consistent testing setup without installing every tool on the host. 2026-02-25 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Six small Docker services for everyday tasks]() This selection includes Dozzle, Stirling PDF, Excalidraw and Linkwarden. It shows how focused services can cover logs, documents, diagrams and bookmark management. 2026-01-03 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Chatwoot: deploy the platform and build integrations]() The developer documentation separates installation, contribution and API integration paths. It points to Docker or Kubernetes deployments and the REST reference. 2025-12-10 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Coolify: deploy apps, databases and services on your infrastructure]() Coolify’s documentation covers installation and initial application and database deployments. Framework guides and service templates help users get started on their own infrastructure. 2025-10-01 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Mailpit: capture and test development emails]() Mailpit provides an SMTP server, a mail-viewing interface and an API for automated tests. Its Docker image lets developers inspect messages without sending them to real recipients. 2025-06-07 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [DevPod: portable development environments]() DevPod uses devcontainer.json to create environments on local Docker, remote machines or Kubernetes. The same environment definition can follow a project across infrastructure choices. 2024-12-26 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [SlimToolkit: reduce container image contents]() SlimToolkit analyzes and optimizes container images to remove unnecessary contents. The repository documents tooling intended to reduce image size and exposure. 2024-12-14 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [OrbStack: run Docker containers and Linux machines on macOS]() OrbStack provides a macOS environment for Docker containers and Linux machines. It focuses on CLI integration, file sharing and SSH access for local development. 2024-10-10 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Deploy Next.js to production with a standalone server]() The guide uses Next.js standalone output to build a Docker image and deploy the application on a server. It explains a hosting option independent of Vercel’s runtime. 2024-09-13 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]() ## [Test .NET applications against real Docker services]() The guide introduces Testcontainers for starting and managing containerized dependencies in .NET tests. This brings integration tests closer to the services used by the application. 2023-09-09 · [Markdown]() · [Original resource]()