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runfinch/finch

An open-source CLI client that simplifies container development by bundling essential open-source components like nerdctl, containerd, and BuildKit.

Core Features

Simplified container development workflow

Bundles nerdctl, containerd, BuildKit, and Lima VM

Native client for macOS, Windows (WSL2), and Linux

Supports common container commands (build, run, push, pull)

Quick Start

brew install --cask finch

Detailed Introduction

Finch is an open-source command-line interface designed to streamline container development. It provides a minimal native client that integrates and distributes a curated set of other open-source tools, including nerdctl for core container operations, containerd for container management, and BuildKit for OCI image builds. All these components run within a virtual machine managed by Lima. Finch aims to simplify the setup and usage of these powerful tools, allowing developers to easily build and run containers without managing complex configurations. It offers a unified experience across macOS, Windows, and Linux.