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captain · v10.5.0
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7.0
Manage Docker containers from the menu bar
brew install --cask captain 14
30-day installs
45
90-day installs
111
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Captain is a macOS app that simplifies Docker container management from the menu bar, offering quick access and power user options. It's ideal for developers and DevOps professionals who work with Docker regularly.
Manages Docker containers directly from the macOS menu bar.
Maturity: The project is active with recent commits, but has limited installs and moderate GitHub engagement.
Community: Captain has seen some discussion on Hacker News and Reddit, particularly in developer and sysadmin communities.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for Docker management
- + Power user options with modifier keys for advanced tasks
- + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-updates feature
- - Some users have requested additional group management features
Community Mentions
hackernews
Dec 2025 “Captain Gains” on Capitol Hill
hackernews
reddit
Mar 2023 I am the captain now?
reddit
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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