This post walks through networks, pods, and kube play, before landing on one of Podman's key differences from Docker: its rootless design. There's a nuance worth keeping in mind though: while the podman CLI and podman machine init default to rootless, Podman Desktop's "Create a Podman machine" dialog defaults to a rootful connection instead, notably because Kind on Windows requires it.

1. Command parity​

Only the binary name changes for most day-to-day commands, and if you'd rather keep typing docker, alias docker=podman gets you there too:

$ podman pull quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18
$ podman images
$ podman volume create pgdata
$ podman run -d -v pgdata:/var/lib/postgresql/data -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=secret quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18

Two things do change once you look closer: how containers get grouped together, and how "root" behaves once a container runs. Both are covered below.

2. Networks work too​

Creating a podman network in Podman Desktop looks exactly like Docker:

• Podman Desktop
• Podman CLI

1. Go to Networks > Create Network and create a network named my-network.

2. Go to Containers > Create, select Existing image, and pick quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18.

3. In the Networking tab, select Container networking, choose User-defined network, then pick my-network. Name the container db.

4. Run a second container the same way, same image and network, named web, with command sh -c 'while true; do pg_isready -h db && echo "web: connected to db"; sleep 2; done'. It checks every couple of seconds that db is reachable by name.

Check that it works:

• Podman Desktop
• Podman CLI

Both containers should show as running on the Containers page, and web's Logs tab should keep printing accepting connections and web: connected to db.

Cleanup:

• Podman Desktop
• Podman CLI

Select db and web in the Containers list and delete them, then delete the my-network network from the Networks list.

Two small differences worth knowing:

• Since Podman 6 / Netavark 2.0, bridge networks default to isolate=strict. Containers on different networks can no longer reach each other by default.
• To reach a service on your host, Podman supports Docker's host.docker.internal, plus its own host.containers.internal. Your existing Docker scripts and Compose files keep working.

But a network is as far as Docker takes you. Containers stay separate processes that just happen to know each other's names, and that's not how they'll actually be grouped once they land on Kubernetes or OpenShift. Podman has something for that Docker doesn't: the pod.

3. Pods: the alternative to a network​

The name "Podman" comes from "Pod Manager". A pod groups containers so they share one network namespace, close to a Kubernetes Pod. Docker has no equivalent, there's no docker pod command. Containers in a pod just talk to each other over localhost instead of a hostname, the same way they will once deployed. See Podman Desktop's guide to creating a pod for more detail.

Building the same db/web setup as a pod instead of a network takes the same steps as before, just grouped differently.

• Podman Desktop
• Podman CLI

Run both containers first.

db container: image quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18, environment variable POSTGRES_PASSWORD=secret.

web container: same image, command sh -c 'while true; do pg_isready -h localhost && echo "web: connected to db"; sleep 2; done'.

Then select both containers in the Containers list and click Create Pod.

In the Create Pod form, set the pod name to myapp, this is the name the rest of this section refers to.

Check web's logs: this time it reaches db over localhost, not a network hostname.

• Podman Desktop
• Podman CLI

Keep myapp running for now, there's no cluster to deploy it to yet. Before that, there's a production concern worth testing locally: many clusters reject pods that run as root.

4. Testing the non-root policy locally, with Kind​

The Kubernetes restricted Pod Security Standard and equivalent enterprise policies like OpenShift's restricted-v2 SCC (Security Context Constraint, OpenShift's own admission policy for what a pod is allowed to do) all enforce this: pods must not run as root. A container that works fine on your laptop can get rejected the moment it reaches a cluster with either policy turned on. Better to catch that locally first, and Podman Desktop's Kind extension lets you do exactly that. Kind only lets you test the Kubernetes side, the pod-security.kubernetes.io/enforce=restricted label below, not restricted-v2 itself, which is specific to OpenShift, but both enforce the same non-root requirement.

1. Go to Settings > Resources and create a Kind cluster.

Deploying that same pod to Kubernetes​

With a cluster now up, the myapp pod you built earlier is ready to go. A pod is already shaped like a Kubernetes Pod, so rather than hand-writing a manifest, Podman Desktop can generate the YAML and deploy it for you.

On the Pods page, open myapp's overflow menu and select Deploy to Kubernetes, pick the kind-kind-cluster context, and click Deploy. Podman Desktop strips the auto-generated volume names that would otherwise be too long for Kubernetes, so the deploy just works:

No adaptation needed, develop locally with Podman, then deploy the exact same pod to Kubernetes or OpenShift, Docker has no equivalent for this.

Once you're done, clean up both the local pod and the one now running on the cluster: delete myapp from the Pods page, and delete the deployed pod from Kubernetes > Pods.

What happens when the cluster enforces non-root?​

That deploy went through without a hitch because Kind's default namespace ships wide open, with no admission policy and no restrictions. In production, that's rarely the case. Kubernetes clusters can label any namespace with a Pod Security Standard that rejects pods running as root before they ever start. OpenShift goes further with its own restricted-v2 SCC enabled by default.

You can reproduce this locally in the same Kind cluster. Label the default namespace with the restricted policy:

$ kubectl config use-context kind-kind-cluster
$ kubectl label --overwrite ns default pod-security.kubernetes.io/enforce=restricted

Now try deploying myapp again. On the Pods page, open myapp's overflow menu and select Deploy to Kubernetes, pick the kind-kind-cluster context, and click Deploy, exactly like before. This time the cluster rejects it because the pod has no securityContext.

The Hummingbird images myapp uses already run as non-root, so the containers themselves are fine. What's missing is the securityContext that tells Kubernetes the pod intends to run that way.

Start from the generated YAML. On the Pods page, open myapp's overflow menu and select Generate Kube:

The output looks like this (trimmed):

apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  labels:
    app: myapp
  name: myapp
spec:
  containers:
    - args:
        - postgres
      env:
        - name: POSTGRES_PASSWORD
          value: secret
      image: quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18
      name: db
      ports:
        - containerPort: 5432
      securityContext: {}
    - args:
        - sh
        - -c
        - 'while true; do pg_isready -h localhost && echo "web: connected to db"; sleep 2; done'
      image: quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18
      name: web
      securityContext: {}

Notice the empty securityContext: {} on each container. Two things need fixing before this YAML can pass a restricted namespace:

1. Replace every securityContext: {} with a block that satisfies the policy (allowPrivilegeEscalation: false, runAsNonRoot: true, drop all capabilities, set a seccomp profile). You also need runAsUser: 999 because the Hummingbird image sets USER postgres (a name, not a number), and Kubernetes can't verify a non-numeric user is actually non-root.
2. Remove the volumeMounts from each container and the volumes block at the bottom. podman kube generate produces hash-based volume names that exceed Kubernetes' 63-character limit, and they aren't needed for this test.

Here is the cleaned-up YAML ready to import:

apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  labels:
    app: myapp
  name: myapp
spec:
  containers:
    - args:
        - postgres
      env:
        - name: POSTGRES_PASSWORD
          value: secret
      image: quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18
      name: db
      ports:
        - containerPort: 5432
      securityContext:
        allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
        runAsNonRoot: true
        runAsUser: 999
        capabilities:
          drop: ['ALL']
        seccompProfile:
          type: RuntimeDefault
    - args:
        - sh
        - -c
        - 'while true; do pg_isready -h localhost && echo "web: connected to db"; sleep 2; done'
      image: quay.io/hummingbird/postgresql:18
      name: web
      securityContext:
        allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
        runAsNonRoot: true
        runAsUser: 999
        capabilities:
          drop: ['ALL']
        seccompProfile:
          type: RuntimeDefault

Save it to a file, then import it from Kubernetes > Pods > Apply YAML:

This time the deploy succeeds. Podman Desktop's Kubernetes > Pods view shows myapp running on the cluster:

One more test to show why both pieces matter: use the same securityContext, but with the plain image: nginx:1.27, which still runs as root internally. The fields look correct, so admission passes, but the pod fails at runtime instead:

$ cat <<'EOF' | kubectl apply -f -
apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  name: nginx-root
spec:
  containers:
    - name: web
      image: nginx:1.27
      ports:
        - containerPort: 8080
      securityContext:
        allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
        runAsNonRoot: true
        capabilities:
          drop: ["ALL"]
        seccompProfile:
          type: RuntimeDefault
EOF
$ kubectl get pod nginx-root
# NAME         READY   STATUS                       RESTARTS   AGE
# nginx-root   0/1     CreateContainerConfigError   0          5s
$ kubectl describe pod nginx-root | grep "Error"
# Error: container has runAsNonRoot and image will run as root

Same view, but now an error state:

$ kubectl delete pod nginx-root

When done, delete the Kind cluster from Settings > Resources.

Documentation: Project Hummingbird | OpenShift SCC | K8s Pod Security Standards | Red Hat image guidelines

5. Why Podman makes rootless easy​

That rejection is about the image, not about Podman. The same restricted policy would reject a container that runs as root inside, whether it was built and run with Docker or Podman. What is specific to Podman is something else entirely: how little work it takes to keep that same container from having root access on your host, even when it thinks it's root inside.

One clarification up front: "rootless" here describes Podman's own design, not something every Podman Desktop user automatically gets. A Podman machine can be created rootful or rootless, and the default in Podman Desktop's "Create a Podman machine" dialog is rootful. Check which one you're actually running with:

$ podman info --format=json | jq -r '.host.security.rootless'

Everything below explains why a rootless connection is worth using when your setup allows it, not a claim that Podman Desktop is rootless out of the box.

No daemon, no root process​

Docker runs dockerd, a long-running root process that manages every container. Anyone in the docker group can talk to it, and Docker itself warns that this is close to root access, since the daemon can mount any host path and start privileged containers on request. Docker does ship a rootless mode since Engine 20.10, but you have to turn it on.

Podman skips the daemon entirely. On Linux, each podman run is a direct fork/exec under your own user account. On macOS and Windows, there's no native container runtime, so podman machine runs a small Linux VM, and your local podman CLI is really a remote client talking to the podman process inside that VM. The fork/exec still happens, just inside the VM's own user, rather than directly on your host. Either way, a process inside the container can still see itself as UID 0, but a user namespace maps that back to an unprivileged user underneath (your host user on Linux, or the VM's user on macOS/Windows). If something inside a container, or in Podman itself, goes wrong, it's limited to what that user can already access, not full control of the machine or VM. It's not a complete boundary though: it can still read or write anything that user owns, or reach services that user can already reach.

That's also why pods are lightweight​

podman pod create just starts a small infra container whose only job is to own a network namespace. Every container you add with --pod forks into that same namespace, the way any Linux process can join a namespace another process already created. There's no daemon tracking "which containers belong to which pod" somewhere else, Podman just reads that from local state on disk. A pod ends up being a handful of ordinary processes sharing one namespace, not some new kind of object that needs a service to manage it.

You can see that infra container yourself. Open the myapp pod on the Containers page, and next to db and web there's a third one, usually named myapp-infra, sitting quietly and holding the shared namespace open:

If you need the container's user to match your own host UID, say, for sane file ownership on a mounted volume, use --userns=keep-id instead. It maps your host UID/GID straight into the container rather than remapping everything to UID 0.

No daemon also means no socket​

Docker's daemon listens on /var/run/docker.sock, and tools like Testcontainers, VS Code Dev Containers, and various CI runners talk to it directly. Podman has no daemon, so that socket just isn't there unless you ask for it:

# With Podman running but Docker Compatibility disabled:
$ docker info --format=json | jq -r .ServerVersion
# failed to connect to the docker API at unix:///var/run/docker.sock

On macOS, turn it on under Settings > Preferences > Docker Compatibility, then enable Third-Party Docker Tool Compatibility. This maps /var/run/docker.sock to the Podman socket:

$ docker info --format=json | jq -r .ServerVersion
# 6.0.2  (Podman responds with its own version)

With that toggle on, the docker CLI and most tools that expect the Docker socket work without any further changes. That specific setting is macOS-only. On Windows, Podman exposes a named pipe instead, npipe:////./pipe/docker_engine, which many Docker-aware tools pick up automatically.

On Linux, there's no toggle, you start the Podman API socket yourself with systemd and point tools at it. For a rootless setup:

$ systemctl --user enable --now podman.socket
$ export DOCKER_HOST=unix://$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR/podman/podman.sock

For a rootful setup:

$ sudo systemctl enable --now podman.socket
$ export DOCKER_HOST=unix:///run/podman/podman.sock

One clarification, since the name carries baggage from Docker Desktop. /var/run/docker.sock is the control interface of Docker's daemon, the always-running root process that holds every container's state. Podman's podman.sock is a different thing: it's served by podman system service, a REST API listener that can even be started on demand through systemd socket activation, and it calls into the same container-management code the CLI uses, rather than keeping its own long-running state like dockerd does. Docker Compatibility just gives Docker-flavored tools a familiar address to call, not a second daemon hiding in the background.

Even the installer tries to be rootless​

Podman Desktop pushes the same idea back to installation, before you've even run a container.

On Windows with WSL already enabled, the Podman v6 MSI installer lets you choose a user-scoped install (%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Podman) instead of a machine-wide one, and with that option, podman machine init/start need no elevation. Podman Desktop itself installs with the "Only for me" option, no admin required. Choose those options and the whole workflow can stay admin-free from install to runtime. The installation guide covers macOS and Linux too, if WSL isn't your setup.

A few spots still ask for elevated access, and it's worth knowing why:

• macOS: the installer asks for your password once, to set up podman-mac-helper, a LaunchDaemon that forwards /var/run/docker.sock to your Podman socket, because /var/run is owned by the system. Podman Desktop itself just installs by dragging it to Applications.
• Windows with Hyper-V: creating a Hyper-V VM needs administrator rights. WSL doesn't.
• Docker-in-Docker style CI: some pipelines expect a root daemon inside the container, and for those you can still create a rootful machine with podman machine init --rootful.
• Podman Desktop's default: in the "Create a Podman machine" dialog, "Machine with root privileges" is on by default. Turn it off if you want a fully rootless machine from the start.

Documentation: Rootless containers with Podman | Podman rootless mode | Rootless tutorial | Windows installation

Putting it together​

A network isn't wrong, it's just not the whole picture. Swap some of those networks for pods, and use kube play to run that grouping straight from a Kubernetes YAML file, so what you test locally is closer to what actually gets deployed.

Rootless is the other half of the story. Podman didn't invent it, but it makes it easy to get, provided your Podman connection is actually rootless, which isn't the default everywhere. Once a pod reaches OpenShift or a cluster with restricted policies, running as non-root stops being optional, and a Kind cluster lets you catch that locally first. Having no daemon is what makes this workflow lightweight, not the reason any of it's required, root is a production concern either way, with or without Podman.

Summary​

Going further​

• Installing Podman Desktop
• Migration documentation
• Docker Compatibility settings
• Creating a pod
• Deploying a pod to Kubernetes
• Working with the Kind extension
• Podman podman run volume options
• Creating images for OpenShift

If you run into a case not covered here, open a discussion on GitHub.

Wooohooo 🎉​

Podman Desktop just crossed 5,000,000 downloads! Less than a year ago we were celebrating 3 million, and now we're humbled to be at 5 million. That kind of growth doesn't happen without a community pushing us, challenging us, and choosing us. Thank you.

Download numbers can easily become vanity metrics. So instead of just announcing one, we wanted to mark this milestone the way developers actually like to celebrate: with a retro. Here's what came out of it.

1. Extensibility works​

The container landscape hasn't stood still since Podman Desktop launched: new tooling, AI, and constant churn in integration points, to name a few. Our extension-based architecture made it easier to respond, and that wasn't an accident. Many of us on the founding team came from the IDE space, building tools and extensions on top of VS Code, so making Podman Desktop extensible from day one was a deliberate choice, not an afterthought. We wanted people to be able to shape the tool to their own needs, and we wanted people working with other, related container technologies to be able to build their own extensions too.

Extensions like Apple Container and AI Lab let us adapt to the market without disrupting the core application. AI Lab in particular has been a great example of extensibility opening up entirely new use cases: it's helped developers realize they can run models locally using the container technology they already know, and from there, get inspired to build their own LLM-powered use cases. We're also seeing organizations build their own internal extensions to tailor Podman Desktop to their specific developer workflows or connect it to their own internal systems, which makes the tool easier to adopt at an enterprise scale.

That said, staying this open comes at a cost we keep paying, not one we paid once. Features like our dashboard and onboarding flows are built so extensions can contribute their own views into them, and that constraint makes those areas harder to redesign or refactor than they would be in a closed system. Keeping the UI and styling consistent across a growing ecosystem of third-party extensions, without breaking them every time we ship an upgrade, takes real, ongoing care. It was a commitment we made early on, and one the team has never backed away from.

2. Scaling breaks things​

For us, that was telemetry. When usage was low, we could gather the data we needed about product use without paying much attention to volume. That granular data was a great way to track feature adoption and inform the roadmap, and it's also genuinely helped us fix things fast: at one point we caught, directly through telemetry, that a QEMU change was breaking the Podman machine on certain setups, and were able to build and ship a patch before it turned into a wider wave of bug reports. Telemetry gave us patterns and context that users reporting an issue often can't provide on their own, since they don't always have a clean reproducer.

As we grew, though, the cost of collecting all that data grew with it, and our approach hadn't kept pace. We had to sit down and rethink what we actually needed: which events tell us something about how well the application is performing, which ones tell us whether a feature is discovered and used, and which ones we were only collecting out of habit. We deliberately stopped measuring the things that fell into that last bucket. We now collect less, but more deliberately, and it's paying off in both directions: it's cheaper and clearer for us to act on, and it still gives us what we need to evaluate new features and the impact of changes we ship.

3. Building the community we want​

More downloads brought more contributions, more issues, and more pull requests. While our progress relies on our excellent contributors, there have been growing pains. Some contributions didn't match our coding practices, or overlapped with work already in progress or planned for a later point on the roadmap. Contribution volume is up and that means real time spent chasing authors for follow-up instead of shipping.

Our response was to make the path clearer before people start, not just react after the fact: we published contributing guides, and added guardrails in the repository, including a bot that automatically checks pull request quality so contributors get that feedback directly, without waiting on a maintainer. It's made contributing easier, and contributions keep growing as a result, so reviewing them takes real time and coordination. That's a good problem to have, and we're happy with the pace of contributions we're getting today. The lesson: maintaining a community of contributors is paramount, and it's on us to build the guardrails that make that the easy path.

4. Adoption doesn't always look the way you expect​

It's tempting to assume that if you build a great feature, people will use it. When we launched the Kubernetes Extension, adoption didn't match how useful we thought this feature was.

Kubernetes has actually been part of Podman's DNA since the very beginning; the name "Podman" itself comes from "Pod Manager," a nod to Kubernetes pods. We know most containers built with Podman Desktop eventually land on a Kubernetes environment, and Kubernetes brings its own layer of complexity for developers. So working with the community, and with organizations running containers at scale on Kubernetes, we set out to build what developers actually needed: help shaping containers so they're ready for Kubernetes, and the ability to quickly inspect, test, and debug workloads, down to getting a terminal directly inside a running container. That work shipped as our Kubernetes dashboard, built in the open with the community, and we're genuinely happy with where it landed.

So why didn't adoption immediately follow? We think it comes down to awareness and perception more than the feature itself. Most people know Podman first as the best alternative to Docker, and don't necessarily think of us as a tool that also helps them work with Kubernetes, even though that's been part of the roadmap from day one. Adoption doesn't always happen right away, and shifting how people perceive a tool can take longer than shipping the feature itself. Building a great product is part strategic vision, part user feedback, and part enablement and awareness. We try to stay grounded in how the product is used today, while still leaving room to make strategic bets for the future.

5. Open source travels farther than you can see​

This last lesson might be the most encouraging. Building on open-source foundations has compounding value: it lets a community grow around a project in ways a closed, corporate roadmap never could. Adoption of developer tools still runs mostly on word of mouth, so we pay attention to every signal we can get: issues opened on GitHub, who shows up to our community calls, conversations at developer conferences, and Red Hat customers reaching out with questions of their own. Case in point, through those signals we've discovered large-scale corporate adoption of Podman Desktop that had been happening quietly, well before it ever showed up as a direct ask to our team.

Five million downloads isn't really about the number. It shows that people are picking up Podman Desktop and gives us more to learn about where and how they use it.

What's next​

We're bringing this retro to our community call on Thursday, August 27, live, with room for questions and anyone who wants to celebrate with us.

From all of us on the Podman Desktop team, thank you for the downloads, the issues, the pull requests, the extensions, and the honest feedback that keeps teaching us these lessons. Here's to the next 5 million. 🚀

Podman on macOS: A brief history​

Podman Desktop bundles Podman so developers can install a working container environment from a single download. On macOS, Podman runs inside a lightweight virtual machine, and Podman Desktop has shipped a universal installer supporting both Apple silicon and Intel hardware. That made sense when Intel Macs were still common in the field. With Podman 6 now released, there is neither support nor an installer for Intel Macs, so we need a clear plan for the developers still on that hardware.

What's changing?​

Starting with current Podman Desktop releases, not every download ships the same Podman version:

Intel Mac users will continue to receive a Podman Desktop installer, but it will bundle Podman 5, not Podman 6. The universal macOS installer includes both architectures, so it installs Podman 5 on Intel Macs and Podman 6 on Apple silicon. Everyone else moves to Podman 6 with their next Podman Desktop update.

I'm on an Apple silicon Mac. Does this affect me?​

No. If you are on Apple silicon, your Podman Desktop macOS installer bundles Podman 6. You get the latest engine improvements, and your upgrade path is unchanged. Install or update Podman Desktop as you normally would from the downloads page.

What are the key dates?​

Podman Desktop follows the Podman project's support policy for the v5.8 series. As documented in the Podman README:

After the release of Podman 6.0, the Podman maintainers have decided to extend upstream support of the v5.8 series of releases until the 2nd week of June in 2027, one year after the release of Podman 6.0. This support will only include CVE fixes and critical bugfixes.

We are aligning with that policy. We will continue to provide a bundle for Intel-based Macs until the Podman team ceases support in the second week of June 2027. After that point, Intel Mac users who remain on that hardware will rely on previously released Podman Desktop versions or external Podman installations rather than current installers.

If the Podman maintainers adjust the v5.8 support window, we will follow their lead and communicate any changes to this timeline.

Where can I share feedback?​

If this transition affects your team or you have input on the timeline, please share it on GitHub issue #16339 or join us in community discussions.

Conclusion​

Podman 6 moves the container ecosystem forward, and Podman Desktop is moving with it. This bundling change is available now in Podman Desktop 1.29. For Intel Mac users, Podman Desktop will keep bundling Podman 5 for as long as the Podman maintainers support the v5.8 series, currently through the 2nd week of June 2027. Use that runway to plan your next environment, and keep building with confidence on Apple silicon, Windows, and Linux where Podman 6 is ready today.

Podman Desktop 1.29 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Podman 6.0 support: Full integration with the new Podman engine, bringing VM config parity, unified machine listing, built-in CA cert syncing, and krunkit as the default CLI engine.
• Secrets management: A new Secrets page lets you create, inspect, and manage container secrets directly from the UI, with support for mounting them as files or environment variables when running containers.
• Onboarding skip confirmation dialog: A confirmation modal now appears when users attempt to skip the onboarding wizard.
• Disable app updates setting: A new preference allows users to turn off automatic application update checks.
• Extension navigation history integration: Extensions can now push entries to Podman Desktop's global back/forward navigation stack.

Release details​

Podman 6.0 support​

Podman Desktop 1.29 brings full integration with Podman 6.0. This is a major milestone for the project. The Podman team has delivered a significant engine upgrade, and we have integrated those new capabilities directly into your workflow. For a complete overview of what's new in Podman 6.0, see the Podman 6.0 release notes.

With Podman 6, the command-line interface defaults to using krunkit, as the desktop does. The upgrade also brings AMD GPU support for hardware-accelerated containerized workloads, improving performance for AI, machine learning, and graphics-intensive tasks. Quadlet improvements refine systemd service file generation for more stable management of containerized services. Be sure to check out the Quadlet extension for the best experience.

Local VM configuration parity​

Modifying containers.conf on macOS or Windows now aligns with your Podman Machine configuration. Previously, local configuration changes might not reflect inside the virtual machine. With Podman 6, this connection is tightened so your settings apply consistently across host and VM.

Unified machine listing​

Running podman machine list CLI command now displays all machines across different providers in a single, unified list. Whether you are using applehv, krunkit, hyper-v, or wsl, one command gives you the full picture. On the Podman Desktop side, machine listing is also faster because it now uses a single API call instead of separate requests per provider.

CA certificate syncing​

CA certificate synchronization is now built into the Podman 6 machine creation flow using the native --import-native-ca flag. This replaces the former built-in Podman Desktop sync command that was needed in previous versions. Users behind SSL-inspecting proxies no longer need to manually run sync commands after creating a machine. Podman Desktop automatically appends the flag during podman machine init.

podman machine init --import-native-ca

Upgrading from podman 5 to podman 6​

When migrating from Podman 5.x to Podman 6, we recommend removing all existing data and recreating your environment from scratch. A Podman 5.x configuration can block image pulls on a Podman 6 engine, so a clean slate is the safest approach.

Before upgrading, always stop any running Podman machines first. Podman Desktop provides an automated workflow that will prompt you to delete all data (including containers, volumes, networks, and Podman machines) when the upgrade is detected.

podman machine reset

Intel macOS support​

Podman 6.0 is optimized for Apple Silicon and is available on ARM-based Macs only. If you are running an Intel Mac, Podman Desktop 1.29 continues to work on your machine, but the engine remains pinned to the Podman 5.x line. Clear in-app messaging will keep you informed about which engine version you are running.

Secrets management​

Podman Desktop now includes a dedicated Secrets page where you can create, inspect, and remove container secrets directly from the UI. When running a container, you can mount secrets as files or as environment variables through the run image dialog. This feature is available exclusively with the Podman engine and provides a secure way to inject sensitive data into containers without hardcoding credentials.

Other improvements​

• Onboarding skip confirmation: A confirmation dialog now appears when you try to skip the onboarding wizard, explaining that your container environment will not be fully configured. You can choose to continue skipping or return to complete the setup.
• Disable app updates setting: A new preference in Settings lets you turn off automatic application update checks entirely, giving you full control over when to update.
• Table state persistence: Expanded and collapsed states for tables are now preserved across page navigations, so you no longer lose your view when switching between sections.
• Learning center guide rotation: The learning center on the dashboard now rotates guides hourly, surfacing different content each time you visit.
• Extension navigation history: Extensions with single-page application navigation can now push entries onto Podman Desktop's global back/forward navigation stack, providing a seamless navigation experience across extensions and the main application.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• oikonomopo in docs: align kubectl set-cluster placeholders with upstream
• nightcityblade in fix: use sentence case for secret and network titles

Community meeting​

If you would like to discuss any of the new features, issues or other topics, please join us at the monthly community meeting that takes place every 4th Thursday of the month. Here are the meeting details.

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here and here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat(navigation): let extensions push entries onto global history by @gastoner #18434
• feat(SecretsList): adding key and label prop to Table component by @axel7083 #18420
• feat(ci): add branch input to Testing Farm workflow by @amisskii #18396
• feat(ci): add e2e-prerelease workflow and release_tag for report-portal by @amisskii #18391
• feat(extension-api): expose navigateToImageRun by @axel7083 #18359
• feat(RunImage): support mounting secret by @axel7083 #18275
• feat(api): added severity for failed check by @gastoner #18267
• feat(secret): add MenuContext entry by @axel7083 #18213
• feat(renderer): add container secret details page by @simonrey1 #18196
• feat: disable manual cert sync when podman 6 is installed by @dgolovin #18183
• feat(renderer): adding SecretsList page by @axel7083 #18168
• feat(preload): add IPC for container secret by @axel7083 #18167
• feat(container-registry): create, inspect, remove and list secrets by @axel7083 #18164
• feat(dockerode): add removeSecret method by @axel7083 #18151
• feat(ui): persist table expanded/collapsed state across remounts by @gastoner #18124
• feat(main): rotate learning center guides hourly by @gastoner #18123
• feat(certificate-sync): sync local CA certs when creating podman vm by @dgolovin #18114
• feat(ui): add ariaHidden prop to Icon component by @vancura #18089
• feat(renderer): add onboarding skip confirmation dialog by @simonrey1 #18067
• feat(updating): add support for supplying a generic update server by @cdrage #17939
• feat(podman): add error property support by @JustMell0 #17919
• feat: add create-github-issue skill by @gastoner #17867
• feat(renderer): add onboarding wizard shell foundation by @simonrey1 #17709
• feat(updating): add setting to disable app updates by @cdrage #17682
• feat(ci): automate SchemaStore sync for extension schema by @simonrey1 #17589
• feat(main): persist authentication extension allowances to disk by @dgolovin #17511
• feat(extensions): expose repository and homepage metadata end to end by @simonrey1 #17299
• feat(podman): stop calling podman machine list per-provider on Podman >= 6.0 by @sAchin-680 #17290

fix​

• fix: resolve GHSA-r28c-9q8g-f849 in postcss by @benoitf #18447
• fix: resolve GHSA-p2f4-r6v6-j797 in builder-util-runtime by @benoitf #18441
• fix: resolve GHSA-v422-hmwv-36x6 in body-parser by @benoitf #18440
• fix: resolve GHSA-f5vj-f2hx-8m93 in webpack-dev-server by @benoitf #18439
• fix(onboarding): correct wizard checkmark and hc-dark slider colors by @vancura #18438
• fix: resolve GHSA-v2hh-gcrm-f6hx in fast-uri by @benoitf #18437
• fix: resolve GHSA-2p49-hgcm-8545 in svgo by @benoitf #18430
• fix(renderer): right-align cancel/primary action buttons instead of splitting 50/50 by @vancura #18428
• fix: resolve GHSA-395f-4hp3-45gv in shell-quote by @benoitf #18426
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-59877 in protobufjs by @rujutashinde #18422
• fix: resolve GHSA-52cp-r559-cp3m in js-yaml by @benoitf #18419
• fix(extensions): fix typos in extension code by @benoitf #18416
• fix(renderer): fix typos in renderer code by @benoitf #18415
• fix(main): fix typos in main process code by @benoitf #18414
• fix: fix typos in top-level markdown files by @benoitf #18413
• fix(website): fix typos in documentation by @benoitf #18412
• fix: use sentence case for secret and network titles by @nightcityblade #18400
• fix(ui): set release notes image to full height of parent by @0xKalasi #18384
• fix(ui): change incorrect/misleading proxy settings update dialog message + add test coverage by @0xKalasi #18357
• fix(container-registry): remove legacy listImages by @axel7083 #18333
• fix(ui): capitalize first letter in username placeholder by @0xKalasi #18313
• fix(ui): erase button for container logs is displayed above Tasks modal window by @0xKalasi #18305
• fix(ui): flickering of Typeahead when selecting images by @0xKalasi #18277
• fix(renderer): fix command palette navigation to untagged images by @simonrey1 #18247
• fix(e2e): temporarily skip insecure registry tests blocking e2e-main by @ScrewTSW #18210
• fix(renderer): prevent duplicate mapped port key collisions by @simonrey1 #18205
• fix(ci): replace deprecated publish-release action with gh CLI by @JustMell0 #18185
• fix(images): include digests when listing images by @bmahabirbu #18182
• fix(renderer): change alignment and button type in PullImage.svelte by @priyanshsao #18181
• fix(main): correct status definition in libpod-dockerode.ts by @priyanshsao #18149
• fix(renderer): fix registries table column misalignment by @JustMell0 #18117
• fix: dashboard provider status update on Linux by @dgolovin #18113
• fix: update pods page on unpause/pause events by @priyanshsao #18094
• fix(ui): add proper aria attributes to tooltip by @vancura #18090
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-53550 in js-yaml by @benoitf #18070
• fix(cli): include path in convertToCliToolInfo by @jeffmaury #18044
• fix: add bottom spacing for main view content by @JustMell0 #18007
• fix(renderer): show disabled update button while provider is starting by @JustMell0 #17995
• fix(renderer): mark retagged images as in-use by matching on ImageID by @JustMell0 #17990
• fix(extensions): keep summary card in horizontal layout at all times by @simonrey1 #17976
• fix(extensions): align local extensions tab layout with installed tab by @vancura #17974
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-55602 in http-proxy-middleware by @benoitf #17964
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-49356 in @babel/core by @benoitf #17963
• fix: expanded system overview by default by @danivilla9 #17960
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-9595 in webpack-dev-server by @benoitf #17947
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-53632 in launch-editor by @benoitf #17943
• fix(renderer): reduce z-index in SystemOverviewProviderCardCompact.svelte by @priyanshsao #17940
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-48988 in markdown-it by @benoitf #17938
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-48038 in joi by @benoitf #17935
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-48712 in protobufjs by @benoitf #17934
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-12143 in form-data by @benoitf #17925
• fix: resolve GHSA-gv7w-rqvm-qjhr in esbuild by @benoitf #17922
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-49982 in tmp by @benoitf #17916
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-48068 in @grpc/grpc-js by @benoitf #17908
• fix(extensions): align local extensions tab background with installed tab by @vancura #17902
• fix(renderer): remove overflow-hidden from nav to unclip accounts dropdown by @vancura #17900
• fix(ui): fix update dialog - button text wrapping and modal width by @vancura #17871
• fix(statusbar): force dark theme context for all statusbar content by @vancura #17868
• fix: update UI on pause and unpause container events by @priyanshsao #17866
• fix(renderer): align text in PreferencesCliTool.svelte by @priyanshsao #17857
• fix(extension/podman): update Podman GitHub org references by @simonrey1 #17847
• fix(extension/kind): incorrect polyfill of node-fetch by @axel7083 #17820
• fix(extensions): fallback to default docker config when unset by @simonrey1 #17746
• fix(Markdown): sanitize unsafe HTML content by @axel7083 #17718
• fix(ci): update podman org in TF install script by @amisskii #17708
• fix(renderer): resolve custom theme isDark detection for scrollbar color by @cdrage #17653
• fix(renderer): decouple details page redirect from DOM lifecycle by @vzhukovs #17472
• fix(podman): skip setup notification when remote connections exist by @JustMell0 #17314
• fix(installer): hyperv failure logs werent showing for onboarding by @bmahabirbu #17029

chore​

• chore: use caret range for svelte by @benoitf #18466
• chore: update electron-builder to v26.15.3 by @benoitf #18465
• chore: suggest users to wipe data for all major updates of podman by @benoitf #18409
• chore: embed podman 6 installers by @benoitf #18408
• chore: update pnpm to v1.15.1 by @benoitf #18362
• chore: add svg image support to convertImages by @SoniaSandler #18352
• chore: remove podman-desktop.io link from kubernetes empty page by @SoniaSandler #18351
• chore(renderer/stores/test): uniformize renderer store tests by @sAchin-680 #18206
• chore: fix lock file by @benoitf #18165
• chore(deps): migrate js-yaml to v5 by @sAchin-680 #18146
• chore: remove duplicate autoprefixer entry from lock file by @benoitf #18125
• chore: make the extension development documentation link configurable by @SoniaSandler #18122
• chore: add product.json file to Compose extension by @SoniaSandler #18121
• chore: remove ssh2 & cpu-features from built dependencies by @axel7083 #18116
• chore: fix lock file by @benoitf #18115
• chore: fix/ignore new sonarjs lint rules from 4.1.0 upgrade by @benoitf #18099
• chore: update to bundler the node imports by @benoitf #18093
• chore: remove override by @benoitf #18092
• chore(deps): override gray-matter with @11ty/gray-matter to fix CVE by @benoitf #18069
• chore: replace electron-builder-notarize with built-in notarization by @benoitf #18059
• chore: use lowercase for 'Podman Kube Play' by @priyanshsao #18037
• chore: add update e2e tests with reminder never settings by @odockal #18020
• chore(container-creation): remove scrolling + update buttons. by @cdrage #18011
• chore(tsconfig): remove baseUrl deprecated in Typescript 6 by @simonrey1 #17992
• chore(renderer): migrate CreateVolume component to Svelte 5 runes by @amisskii #17977
• chore(lint): activate unicorn/no-array-sort eslint rule by @simonrey1 #17958
• chore(index): make the variable protected by @benoitf #17956
• chore(argos-website): update concurrency group by @axel7083 #17944
• chore: use GitHub auth for Octokit instances by @SoniaSandler #17927
• chore(argos.yaml): rename worflow name and job by @axel7083 #17915
• chore(dompurify): update overrides to 3.4.10 by @axel7083 #17913
• chore: add can't find Podman machine on Windows Podman Desktop troubleshooting by @SoniaSandler #17910
• chore(ci): use .nvmrc for Node.js version in all workflows by @benoitf #17907
• chore(website-argos): specify build-name argument by @axel7083 #17906
• chore(argos.yaml): set concurrency by @axel7083 #17905
• chore: add product.json file to kind extension by @SoniaSandler #17885
• chore(docker-modem): remove unnecessary patch by @axel7083 #17875
• chore(pnpm): set minimumReleaseAge by @axel7083 #17830
• chore(ci): add airgap asset validation to daily testing build by @ScrewTSW #17827
• chore(ci): pin anchore/sbom-action to commit SHA by @ScrewTSW #17818
• chore(ci): extract reusable managed configuration workflow by @ScrewTSW #17816
• chore(deps): remove eslint-plugin-etc by @simonrey1 #17795
• chore: add and update registries from the UI in registries.conf file by @SoniaSandler #17451
• chore(fix): prevent horizontal scrollbar in preferences with long navigation labels by @Zhey-on #17056

refactor​

• refactor(ProviderInstallationButton.svelte‎): migrated component to svelte5 by @gastoner #18436
• refactor(container-registry): remove unnecessary podman prefix by @axel7083 #18393
• refactor(container-registry): use Promise.withResolvers in pull image by @axel7083 #18346
• refactor(navigation): make image run and image details consistent by @axel7083 #18331
• refactor(renderer): store PodInfoUI instead of PodInfo by @simonrey1 #18319
• refactor(api): move InferredNavigationRequest type to shared API package by @simonrey1 #18227
• refactor(RunImage): factorise options by @axel7083 #18208
• refactor(RunImage): derived properties by @axel7083 #18204
• refactor(deps): remove unnecessary @rollup plugins by @axel7083 #18136
• refactor(renderer): replace bg-black/4 dark:bg-white/4 with color-registry token in TroubleshootingDevToolsConsoleLogs by @vancura #17975
• refactor(main): return value instead of index in MessageBoxReturnValue by @JustMell0 #17918
• refactor(renderer): migrate Webview.svelte to Svelte 5 by @gastoner #17912
• refactor(agents): rewrite mcp-testing skill with operation references and single-agent architecture by @amisskii #17901
• refactor(renderer): migrate NavItem component to Svelte 5 runes by @gastoner #17869
• refactor(ui): migrate markdown to Svelte 5 by @axel7083 #17779
• refactor(main): use constants for message box button indices in auth by @JustMell0 #17427

test​

• fix(tests): fix typos in E2E tests by @benoitf #18417
• chore(test): update pod e2e test to check from terminal instead of api call by @cbr7 #18358
• chore(test): add e2e test case for sha digest installation by @cbr7 #18283
• chore(test): add e2e tests for filtering images and containers by @cbr7 #18242
• chore(test): try to fix broken e2e test by @cbr7 #18221
• chore(test): update broken e2e test by @cbr7 #18219
• test(e2e): update serial declaration - part 2 by @danivilla9 #18211
• chore(test): add e2e test for update tools from resource page by @cbr7 #18184
• test(e2e): update serial declaration - part 1 by @danivilla9 #18155
• chore(test): refactoring some tests for better performance by @cbr7 #18150
• test: install Playwright Chromium via globalSetup by @serbangeorge-m #18140
• chore(test): attempt to fix flakyness on wsl cicd workflow by @cbr7 #18095
• test(e2e): revert update serial declaration (#18006) by @danivilla9 #18091
• chore(test): increase docker e2e test robustness by @cbr7 #18058
• chore(test): ensuring wait for podman method works with new dashboard by @cbr7 #18049
• test(e2e): update serial declaration by @danivilla9 #18006
• refactor(tests): apply guideline improvements to plugin index.spec by @benoitf #18001
• chore(test): add SHA256 checksum verification to airgap asset validation by @ScrewTSW #17988
• chore(test): switch using testing images ghcr.io by @odockal #17972
• chore(tests/main): centralize electron mocking to a single place by @benoitf #17970
• chore(test): remove pw from postinstall script by @cbr7 #17959
• chore(test): better handling in case electron app hangup during e2e execution by @cbr7 #17955
• chore(test): increase podman machine start timeouts by @cbr7 #17952
• test(e2e): skip cross-arch and docker tests on RHEL in CI by @amisskii #17924
• test(visual-testing): logic scaffold by @axel7083 #17903
• chore(test): increase robustness of some validations in e2e tests by @cbr7 #17890
• test(e2e): fix ui stress tests on linux by @danivilla9 #17805
• test(e2e): create podman machine from enhanced dashboard by @danivilla9 #17780
• fix(test): reduce registry E2E flakiness with dialog wait and timeout increases by @ScrewTSW #17519
• chore(test,ci): create script for insecure signed registry setup and teardown, add tests by @ScrewTSW #17384

docs​

• docs: include Dias in the list of maintainers by @benoitf #18143
• docs: align kubectl set-cluster placeholders with upstream by @oikonomopo #18002
• docs(RELEASE.MD): add instruction for npmjs-publish.yaml by @axel7083 #17954
• docs: adding blog-post for 1.28 by @axel7083 #17854

No configuration. No migration. Just install and open.

How it works​

Podman Desktop is a multi-engine container management tool. Unlike Docker Desktop, which only manages Docker, Podman Desktop can connect to multiple container engines at the same time: Podman, Docker, and even Apple Container.

The built-in Docker extension monitors the standard Docker socket (/var/run/docker.sock on macOS/Linux, named pipe on Windows). When it detects a running Docker daemon, it automatically registers it as a provider. From that point on, every Docker container, image, and volume appears in Podman Desktop alongside any Podman resources you might have.

There is nothing to configure: if Docker Desktop is running, Podman Desktop sees it.

What you need​

• Docker Desktop running with some containers or images.
• Podman Desktop: Download here for macOS, Windows, or Linux.

That's it. You don't need Podman installed. You don't need a Podman machine. You don't need to change any settings.

Step 1: Install and open Podman Desktop​

Download and install Podman Desktop. Launch it.

If Podman Desktop offers to set up a Podman machine on first launch, you can skip it for now (we're only looking at Docker containers in this tutorial).

Step 2: Check that Docker is detected​

Navigate to Settings > Resources. You should see a Docker provider listed with a "running" status.

If Docker doesn't appear, make sure Docker Desktop is running and that the Docker socket is accessible.

Step 3: Browse your Docker containers​

Go to the Containers tab. You will see all containers running in Docker, the same ones you see in Docker Desktop or with docker ps. You can:

• View container details, environment variables, and ports.
• Read container logs in real time.
• Open a terminal session inside a running container.
• Stop, restart, or delete containers.

Every operation you perform here goes through the Docker engine. Podman Desktop is acting as an alternative UI for your existing Docker setup.

Step 4: Browse your Docker images​

Go to the Images tab. All images pulled or built by Docker are listed. You can:

• Inspect image layers and metadata.
• Run a new container from any image.
• Delete images you no longer need.

What you get from this​

At this point you haven't changed anything about your Docker workflow. Docker Desktop is still your engine. But you now have:

• Centralized container management: Podman Desktop gives you one place to view and manage containers across engines, so you can work with Docker today and Podman tomorrow without switching tools.
• A way to compare: When you're ready to try Podman, you can create a Podman machine and see Docker and Podman containers side by side in the same UI. This makes it easy to validate that workloads behave the same way on both engines.
• An integrated path to Kubernetes: As you migrate, you can move from local containers toward Kubernetes workflows in the same tool using Podman Desktop features like Kube Play.

Running Docker and Podman side by side​

Once you're comfortable, you can set up Podman alongside Docker:

1. In Podman Desktop, go to Settings > Resources and create a Podman machine.
2. Pull the same image on both engines.
3. Both sets of containers appear in the same Containers tab, labeled by their engine.

This lets you migrate workloads one at a time, no big-bang switch required.

What's next?​

This was the zero-commitment first step: see your Docker world inside Podman Desktop. In upcoming posts, we'll cover:

• Running your Docker Compose files with Podman: Use your existing docker-compose.yml on the Podman engine.
• From Compose to Kubernetes with Podman Kube Play: Generate real Kubernetes manifests from your running containers and test them locally without a cluster.
• Common migration gotchas: Rootless permissions, privileged ports, and networking differences explained with fixes.

Questions or feedback? Start a discussion on GitHub or read the migration documentation.

Podman Desktop 1.28 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Enhanced dashboard with system overview: The dashboard now displays a system overview with resource utilization of your container engines, giving you an at-a-glance view of CPU, memory, and disk consumption.
• Clickable container ports: Mapped ports in the container details summary are now clickable links that open directly in your browser.
• Page restoration after reload: Reloading the application now restores your current page instead of navigating back to the dashboard.
• Extension installation progress: Installing extensions now shows real-time download progress in the Task Manager.
• Podman update: Podman 5.8.3
• Security updates: Multiple CVE vulnerabilities resolved in Podman Desktop and its dependencies to ensure a safer work environment.

Release details​

Enhanced dashboard with system overview​

The dashboard has been redesigned with a new system overview section that shows resource usage for your container engine connections. At a glance, you can see CPU, memory, and disk usage for each running provider, making it easier to monitor your development environment without leaving the main page.

The new design is currently behind an experimental flag, you can enable it by navigating to Settings > Experimental Features and enable Dashboard enhanced dashboard. You can share your feedback on the dedicated GitHub discussion Enhanced Dashboard #16055

Clickable container ports​

Each mapped port in the container details Summary pane is now rendered as a clickable link. Clicking a port opens http://localhost:<port> in your default browser, with a tooltip showing the full URL. This removes the need to manually copy port numbers and type URLs.

Managed-by indicator on Resources page​

When a provider has locked configuration settings via managed configuration, the Resources page now shows a "Managed" indicator with a lock icon. This makes it clear which preferences are centrally managed by IT administrators.

Page restoration after reload​

Previously, reloading the application with Ctrl+R (or Cmd+R on macOS) would send you back to the dashboard. Podman Desktop now remembers your current page and restores it after a reload, so you can refresh without losing your place.

Improved dialog UX​

Confirmation dialogs throughout the application have been standardized with action-oriented titles and buttons. Instead of generic "Yes/No" buttons, dialogs now use specific verbs like "Prune", "Delete", "Uninstall", or "Clean Up" making it clearer what action you are confirming.

Provider lifecycle error propagation​

Kind and Lima provider connections now display lifecycle errors directly in the connection status. When a provider encounters an error during start, stop, or other lifecycle operations, the error message is propagated to the connection UI for immediate visibility.

Troubleshooting log timestamps​

The Troubleshooting logs page now supports optional timestamps on each log entry. Toggle the clock icon to show or hide timestamps, with the preference persisted across sessions. When enabled, the clipboard copy format includes the timestamp as well.

Extension development improvements​

• @podman-desktop/api-mocks package: A new npm package that auto-generates vitest mocks for @podman-desktop/api, eliminating the need for extensions to maintain their own mock files.
• $schema reference in extension manifests: Built-in extensions now include a $schema reference in their package.json for better autocomplete and validation during development.
• Volume menu context contributions: Extensions can now contribute custom menu entries to volume context menus, following the same pattern used for pods, containers, and images. (See Extensions > Developing > Menus)

Community thank you​

🎉 We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• AlexonOliveiraRH in feat: add scrollable left navigation bar
• tibisabau in feat(extensions): add support menu context contribution for volumes
• AkashKumar7902 in fix(ui): capitalize Password in registry settings
• sAchin-680 in feat(api-mocks): add @podman-desktop/api-mocks npm package and more

Community meeting​

If you would like to discuss any of the new features, issues or other topics, please join us at the monthly community meeting that takes place every 4th Thursday of the month. Here are the meeting details.

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat(lima): propagate errors to connection error property by @JustMell0 #17717
• feat(storybook): add comprehensive stories for StatusDot component by @vancura #17711
• feat(color-registry): add the yellow Tailwind 4 color ramp by @vancura #17701
• feat(storybook): add statusbar tooltip contexts to Spinner and load FontAwesome CSS by @vancura #17677
• feat(renderer): add managed-by indicator on resource page by @cdrage #17627
• feat(kind): propagate lifecycle errors to connection error property by @JustMell0 #17654
• feat: add theme-aware icon component by @fbricon #17585
• feat(skills): add component-modernization and storybook-hmr skills by @vancura #17576
• feat(skills): add storybook screenshot and video recording skills by @vancura #17575
• feat(skills): add prototype-switcher skill for UX prototyping by @vancura #17574
• feat: add issue-requirements skill and gh CLI permissions by @amisskii #17549
• feat(storybook): add toast notification stories by @vancura #17531
• feat(ui): add keyboard focus support to tooltip by @vancura #17520
• feat(storybook): add comprehensive stories for LinearProgress component by @vancura #17504
• feat(tray): add option to hide system tray icon by @JustMell0 #17491
• feat(container): make mapped ports clickable in summary to open browser by @simonrey1 #17435
• feat(renderer): modernize ProgressBar component by @vancura #17422
• feat(storybook): add comprehensive stories for ProgressBar component by @vancura #17417
• feat(main): add --pd-toast-* color registry variables and wire them to ToastHandler by @vancura #17391
• feat(renderer): add timestamps to troubleshooting logs page by @simonrey1 #17322
• feat(extension-api): add Arch property to ImageInfo by @JustMell0 #17323
• feat(api-mocks): add @podman-desktop/api-mocks npm package by @sAchin-680 #17309
• feat(renderer): add telemetry tracking to SystemOverviewCard by @JustMell0 #17298
• feat(main): wire download progress into task during extension installation by @simonrey1 #17295
• feat(main): create a task when installing an extension by @simonrey1 #17292
• feat: implement restoring the page after reload by @dgolovin #17261
• feat(SystemOverview): changed ordering on the dashboard page by @gastoner #17240
• feat(extensions): add $schema reference to extension package.json files by @simonrey1 #17183
• feat: added support for error property in connections by @gastoner #17117
• feat(SystemOverview): added resource usage to SystemOverview component by @gastoner #16999
• feat(extensions): add support menu context contribution for volumes by @tibisabau #16313
• feat: add scrollable left navigation bar by @AlexonOliveiraRH #16294
• feat(SystemOverview): added system overview component by @gastoner #16111

fix​

• fix(colors): sync warning colors from amber to yellow for deuteranopia accessibility by @vancura #17742
• fix(renderer): use correct CSS variables for extension download button by @vzhukovs #17699
• fix(statusbar): size FA icons via --fa-width custom property by @vancura #17695
• fix(toast): improve message toast visuals, add icons by @vancura #17681
• fix(main): make internal JSONEvent status and id optional by @simonrey1 #17659
• fix(extensions/podman): throttle socket disguise failure telemetry by @simonrey1 #17657
• fix: updated spacing of connections by @gastoner #17652
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-8723 in qs by @benoitf #17651
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-45736 in ws by @benoitf #17638
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-44705 in tmp by @benoitf #17635
• fix(renderer): add duplicate volume name validation on create form by @amisskii #17631
• fix(renderer): remove doubled "Error:" prefix in deletion error dialogs by @vzhukovs #17615
• fix(ui): add keyboard navigation to Link component by @JustMell0 #17611
• fix(podman): disable PowerShell profile loading when executing checks on Windows by @dgolovin #17606
• fix(main): use fetch instead of got for extensions catalog to respect proxy settings by @dgolovin #17599
• fix: toolbar buttons use semantic color tokens instead of button-primary-bg by @vancura #17588
• fix(renderer): clear saved route after one-shot restoration by @fbricon #17550
• fix(renderer): hide Open Pod button when kubernetes-dashboard feature is active by @feloy #17539
• fix(flatpak): update bugtracker URL to current GitHub organisation by @dgolovin #17512
• fix(renderer): mark wheel event listener as passive by @JustMell0 #17509
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-44293 in protobufjs by @benoitf #17492
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-41150 in mermaid by @benoitf #17483
• fix(renderer): use disconnect() for ResizeObserver cleanup in onDestroy by @vzhukovs #17473
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-44728 in @babel/plugin-transform-modules-systemjs by @benoitf #17450
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-6321 in fast-uri by @benoitf #17449
• fix(tests): use vi.mocked for getUrlProtocol in PreferencesRenderingItem.spec by @dgolovin #17448
• fix(renderer): prevent duplicate markdown rendering for type: markdown preferences by @MarsKubeX #17444
• fix(renderer): detect untagged images as in-use via ImageID by @JustMell0 #17433
• fix(renderer): show error dialog when network deletion fails by @simonrey1 #17432
• fix: add fallback implementation to detect when window should be showed up on linux by @dgolovin #17428
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-42338 in ip-address by @benoitf #17426
• fix(renderer): nest provider routes under /resources to fix unresponsive navigation by @simonrey1 #17421
• fix(main): reset corrupt safe storage file after backup by @simonrey1 #17419
• fix: cleanup watchers on stop by @benoitf #17403
• fix(renderer): use theme token for markdown heading border by @vancura #17398
• fix(storybook): replace text-white with color-registry token in Spinner story by @vancura #17396
• fix(renderer): show error feedback when volume creation fails by @simonrey1 #17394
• fix(renderer): restore explore features section after page refresh by @simonrey1 #17333
• fix(main): propagate event stream parser errors to trigger reconnection by @simonrey1 #17332
• fix(main): clarify feedback dialog setting description by @JustMell0 #17320
• fix(podman-docker-context): use unique docker context names on Linux by @JustMell0 #17300
• fix(deps): use caret range for TypeScript in root package.json by @simonrey1 #17286
• fix(storybook): skip chokidar watcher during vitest runs by @simonrey1 #17288
• fix: replace shadow-black with --pd-modal-shadow color registry variable by @sAchin-680 #17280
• fix(main): use product appId for Windows AppUserModelId by @simonrey1 #17278
• fix(extensions): skip registering commands and menus for disabled extensions by @JustMell0 #17276
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-41305 in postcss by @benoitf #17267
• fix(ui): capitalize Password in registry settings by @AkashKumar7902 #17262
• fix: resolve GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq in uuid by @benoitf #17239
• fix(api): support Docker API v1.52+ event format by @simonrey1 #17231
• fix(watch): wait for build completion in getWatcher by @JustMell0 #17226
• fix(website): invalid path in image by @axel7083 #17216
• fix(extensions): sync CLI tool version to provider on startup by @simonrey1 #17209
• fix(ui): replace raw tailwind color with design token in ListOrganizer by @vancura #17152
• fix(ui): increase spinner segment opacity for better contrast by @vancura #17145

chore​

• chore(telemetry): reduce the shellInContainer.error event to only once per day by @benoitf #17705
• chore: use package.json repository to hide or show GitHub link in feedback form by @SoniaSandler #17737
• chore(ci): updated tf fedora versions by @gastoner #17719
• chore: fix lock file by @benoitf #17763
• chore(extensions): add repository and homepage metadata by @simonrey1 #17658
• chore: fix CVE-2026-9277 in shell-quote by @rujutashinde #17639
• chore(ci): update node version on tf runners by @amisskii #17633
• chore(deps): update to yauzl: '^3.3.1' for electron install by @cdrage #17623
• chore(deps): fix duplicate entry lockfile by @cdrage #17476
• chore(deps-dev): remove postcss override (dependabot will handle updates) by @simonrey1 #17580
• chore: add trigger for update e2e tests for general code changes by @odockal #17562
• chore: move learning center guides JSON to product.json by @SoniaSandler #17548
• chore: use product name for update reminder preference by @SoniaSandler #17547
• chore: use extensions catalog website from product.json for extensions update preference by @SoniaSandler #17546
• chore(ci): update podman-install action digest by @odockal #17489
• chore: add configuration properties override option in product.json by @SoniaSandler #17477
• chore(kind): remove tmp-promise dependency and replace with Node.js builtins by @sAchin-680 #17275
• chore(SystemOverview): added aria labels to SystemOverview elements by @gastoner #17392
• chore(eslint): enable vitest/prefer-mock-return-shorthand by @axel7083 #17397
• chore(main): show experimental enhanced dashboard setting by @gastoner #17246
• chore(website): update links of socktainer by @benoitf #17345
• chore(eslint): enable vitest/prefer-mock-promise-shorthand by @axel7083 #17212
• chore(deps): bump docusaurus to 3.10 by @axel7083 #17217
• chore(e2e): move manifest push scenario to simple containerfile block by @amisskii #16892
• chore(fix): access warnings by @ScrewTSW #17319

refactor​

• refactor(ui): modernize LinearProgress component by @vancura #17505
• refactor(ui): move ProgressBar component from renderer to packages/ui by @vancura #17424
• refactor(ui): replace hardcoded shadow rgba with color-registry tokens by @vancura #17399
• refactor(extensions): omit version argument to clear provider version by @simonrey1 #17372
• refactor(api): allow updateVersion to accept undefined by @simonrey1 #17371
• refactor: update main package tests to use mocked product.json values by @SoniaSandler #17336
• refactor(renderer): extract expandable collapse/expanded logic by @sAchin-680 #17279
• refactor(renderer): use consistent titles and buttons for delete/remove confirmation dialogs by @vancura #17204
• refactor(extensions): create shared vite config for extensions by @JustMell0 #17192
• refactor(main): use consistent titles and messages for updater dialogs by @vancura #17186
• refactor(renderer): use verb-noun titles for error and info dialogs by @vancura #17184
• refactor(renderer): use consistent titles and buttons for confirmation and action dialogs by @vancura #17181
• refactor(renderer): add title support and verb-derived buttons to withConfirmation utility by @vancura #17178
• refactor(renderer): require action-oriented titles for bulk confirmation dialogs by @vancura #17255
• refactor(renderer): replace generic button labels with action verbs by @vancura #17256
• refactor(renderer): remove icon from TroubleshootingPageStoreDetails dialog by @vancura #17257
• refactor(renderer): fix button order in create container dialog by @vancura #17258
• refactor(onboarding): replace bg-black with color-registry variable by @vancura #17157
• refactor(network): replace raw Tailwind colors with color-registry tokens in CreateNetwork by @vancura #17155
• refactor(ui): replace hardcoded tailwind colors in ProviderInfoCircle with color-registry tokens by @vancura #17153
• refactor(ui): use color-registry token in SearchInput search icon by @vancura #17151
• refactor(renderer): remove obsolete Tailwind colors in auth providers by @vancura #17138
• refactor(preferences): add color-registry token to PreferencesKubernetesContextsRendering by @vancura #17137
• refactor(extensions): replace divide-gray-900 with color-registry token in InstalledExtensionCard by @vancura #17136
• refactor(color-registry): replace hover:text-white with color-registry token in WindowsControlButton by @vancura #17135
• refactor(Connections): switched to canStart boolean by @gastoner #17247
• refactor(ci): use official download artifact action by @sAchin-680 #17475

test​

• test(e2e): fix k8s e2e tests failing on azure wsl machines by @danivilla9 #17649
• test(e2e): enable/disable enhanced dashboard experimental feature by @danivilla9 #17596
• test(e2e): add managed configuration test for custom extensions toggle by @ScrewTSW #17318
• test: add interactive MCP testing skill for Podman Desktop by @amisskii #16759
• chore(test): increase robustness in container podify checkbox by @cbr7 #17776
• chore(test): refactor volume path reading method by @cbr7 #17687
• chore(test): remove docker images from github runner before test run by @cbr7 #17683
• chore(test): add breadcrumb validation e2e tests by @cbr7 #17648
• chore(test): additional logging when running cli commands by @cbr7 #17632
• chore(test): initial draft for stubbing method for apply yaml by @cbr7 #17608
• chore(test): create sync certificate e2e test suite by @cbr7 #17514
• chore(test): address review feedback for container export/import e2e test by @cbr7 #17506
• chore(test): add import/export container e2e test by @cbr7 #17499
• chore(test): fix broken test using wrong button name by @cbr7 #17374
• chore(test): add parametrized extension installation by @cbr7 #17373
• chore(test): adjust tests for cdp runner and downstream variation by @odockal #17331
• chore(test): update network-smoke container state expectation by @odockal #17260
• chore(test): update the k8s dialog and confirm dialog handling by @odockal #17244
• chore(fix): normalize saveImage abort error across Node.js versions by @cbr7 #17234
• chore(test): fixing test to pass on macos by @cbr7 #17233
• fix(test): update feedback dialog toggle label to match renamed description by @ScrewTSW #17508

docs​

• docs: add dialog language guide to CODE-GUIDELINES.md by @vancura #17190
• docs: add 1.27 release notes by @SoniaSandler #17250
• docs(website): update footer to LF Projects Series LLC disclaimer by @simonrey1 #17291

Podman Desktop 1.27 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• High contrast and accent colors support: High contrast themes (light and dark) and accent colors have been added throughout the application for improved accessibility, visibility, and a uniform color palette.
• Navigation history with back and forward controls: Added navigation history dropdown to the back/forward navigation buttons accessible through long-press.
• Extension development JSON schema: A JSON schema is now available for the development and validation of Podman Desktop extensions' package.json files.
• Security updates: Multiple CVE vulnerabilities resolved in Podman Desktop and its extensions to ensure a safer work environment.

Release details​

High contrast theme support​

Podman Desktop now includes two new high contrast themes that provide maximum contrast for better visual accessibility. The hc-light theme features white backgrounds with dark borders and text, while hc-dark uses black backgrounds with light elements. Both themes have been integrated throughout the app and its UI components to ensure better visibility and readability.

The app colors have also been updated to use accent colors instead of hardcoded colors to make it easier to manage custom color palettes and support consistent coloring throughout the UI.

Navigation history with back and forward controls​

Following the introduction of the back and forward navigation controls in 1.25, Podman Desktop now also includes a navigation history dropdown when long-pressing the navigation controls. Users can quickly browse their navigation history using the dropdown, making it easier to navigate across multiple sections.

Extension development JSON schema​

JSON schema for Podman Desktop extensions is now available in the SchemaStore website or directly at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/main/schemas/extension-schema.json. This takes away the guesswork and provides autocomplete for available properties while editing the file, streamlining extension development.

Add "$schema": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/main/schemas/extension-schema.json" to your extension's package.json file to see all available fields and values.

NOTE: If you are using VSCode, you might need to add https://raw.githubusercontent.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/main/schemas/extension-schema.json to the JSON › Schema Download: Trusted Domains list for it to work.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• sheikhlimon in fix(container-registry): handle provider failures gracefully in podmanListImages
• Bingtagui404 in chore(package.json): remove deprecated @types/tar package
• LavenderDuskGlow in fix(test): Typo: misspelled variable name in PullImage.spec.ts #16741
• generalexception in fix(tray): fix pixelated tray icon on Windows HiDPI displays
• shri3016 in fix: add bottom spacing to resources page
• Zhey-on in fix(ui): stop carousel wheel swipes from navigating history

Community meeting​

If you would like to discuss any of the new features, issues or other topics, please join us at the monthly community meeting that takes place every 4th Thursday of the month. Here are the meeting details.

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat(extension-api): added optional error property by @gastoner #17115
• feat(agents): add AI skill for scaffolding new Podman Desktop extensions by @simonrey1 #17071
• feat(main): add schema generation script and CI sync for extension JSON schema by @simonrey1 #17053
• feat(ui): redesign LinearProgress component with semantic color tokens and improved accessibility by @vancura #17010
• feat: added navigation entries by @gastoner #17006
• feat(renderer): add SearchTermParser for filtered search inputs by @simonrey1 #17002
• feat(renderer): use SearchTermParser in extension catalog by @simonrey1 #16993
• feat(ui): redesign button component with semantic color tokens and improved accessibility by @vancura #16966
• feat: expose urlProtocol from product.json through extension-api/env module by @dgolovin #16965
• feat(color-registry): add default-text-link and default-item-hover tokens by @vancura #16932
• feat(storybook): add high contrast light and dark theme options by @vancura #16923
• feat(storybook): auto-regenerate themes.css on color-registry changes by @vancura #16919
• feat(ui): add prefers-reduced-motion support to Spinner by @simonrey1 #16888
• feat(renderer): replace CSS border spinner with Spinner component in ProviderWidgetStatus by @simonrey1 #16875
• feat: add hc-light theme color overrides to ColorRegistry by @vzhukovs #16842
• feat(extension-api): add detached option to exec by @simonrey1 #16841
• feat(ci): add E2E workflow for testing flatpak bundles by @ScrewTSW #16838
• feat: add hc-dark theme color overrides to ColorRegistry by @vzhukovs #16825
• feat: support danger message boxes in extension API and internal utilities by @JustMell0 #16822
• feat(main): implement pd accent colors as default theme values by @vancura #16749
• feat(alert): remove custom aria-label in DeployPodToKube.svelte by @priyanshsao #16724
• feat: handle high contrast themes in appearance init and isDark store by @vzhukovs #16721
• feat(ui): replace spinner with 8-tick activity indicator by @vancura #16718
• feat(telemetry): add telemetry tracking when rootful switch was changed by @JustMell0 #16664
• feat(main): add JSON Schema generation for extension manifest by @simonrey1 #16637
• feat: added system overview backend by @gastoner #16634
• feat(alert): remove aria-label in WarningMessage.svelte by @priyanshsao #16615
• feat: add high contrast theme support to ColorRegistry and ColorBuilder by @vzhukovs #16536
• feat(Dropdown): added support for longpressing by @gastoner #16512
• feat(spinner): replace CSS spinner with Spinner component by @priyanshsao #16486
• feat(renderer): add support for danger styling in MessageBox by @JustMell0 #16423
• feat(tray-icons): add full color icons by @vancura #16081
• feat: added navigation history dropdown when long pressing by @gastoner #15567

fix​

• fix: resolve GHSA-39q2-94rc-95cp in dompurify by @benoitf #17159
• fix: resolve GHSA-r4q5-vmmm-2653 in follow-redirects by @benoitf #17156
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-34043 in serialize-javascript by @benoitf #17150
• fix: resolve advisory GHSA-v3rj-xjv7-4jmq in smol-toml by @benoitf #17149
• fix(ui): remove space before ellipsis in loading and action button labels by @vancura #17142
• fix(troubleshooting): remove malformed leading ellipsis from waiting-for-response strings by @vancura #17141
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-34601 in @xmldom/xmldom by @benoitf #17130
• fix: resolve CVE-2026-41242 in protobufjs by @benoitf #17125
• fix(ui): stop carousel wheel swipes from navigating history by @Zhey-on #17116
• fix(compose): show error step when CLI version fetch fails during onboarding by @simonrey1 #17106
• fix(compose): sync provider version on CLI tool install/uninstall by @simonrey1 #17094
• fix(kubectl-cli): sync provider version on CLI tool install/uninstall by @simonrey1 #17093
• fix(kind): sync provider version on CLI tool install/uninstall by @simonrey1 #17089
• fix(renderer): preserve original casing of terms in SearchTermParser by @simonrey1 #17052
• fix(installer): hyperv only podman install now passes by @bmahabirbu #17028
• fix(renderer): deduplicate aria-labels in troubleshooting components by @vancura #17023
• fix(renderer): hide update button when provider has no installed version by @simonrey1 #17012
• fix(kubectl-cli): show kubectl updates on Resources page by @simonrey1 #16992
• fix(compose): show compose updates on Resources page by @simonrey1 #16987
• fix: flaky ExtensionDetailsReadme.svelte component test by @dgolovin #16973
• fix(kind): use shared temp directory for image push in Flatpak by @vzhukovs #16970
• fix: load protocol name from product.json urlProtocol attribute by @dgolovin #16964
• fix(main): remove Manage Docker feature card when docker-compat disabled by @JustMell0 #16962
• fix: change order of 'Allow' and 'Deny' button in confirmation dialog by @dgolovin #16961
• fix: update unit test project names by @SoniaSandler #16954
• fix: show default app version in statusbar for any auto updater error by @SoniaSandler #16953
• fix(extension/podman): use detached mode for machine autoStart by @simonrey1 #16936
• fix(Roseta): fixed Roseta enablement on macOS Tahoe with Podman 5.6+ by @gastoner #16924
• fix: recalculate accent1 and accent2 color ramps for better vibrancy by @vancura #16921
• fix: openExternal command to use security handler by @dgolovin #16896
• fix: refine high contrast theme color definitions by @vancura #16889
• fix(kind): avoid FileHandle GC error in image-handler tests by @sAchin-680 #16863
• fix: use predefined color instead of hex value for hc dark theme by @vzhukovs #16844
• fix(webview): bind on localhost the server by @benoitf #16799
• fix(settings): scope feedback dialog preferences to its own section by @JustMell0 #16798
• fix(telemetry): rename and rate limit handleContainerEventsFailure by @JustMell0 #16789
• fix(svelte): migrate HMR configuration for Svelte 5 compatibility by @fbricon #16753
• fix(renderer): respect hidden property in ExperimentalPage by @simonrey1 #16687
• fix(frontend): remove async from getImage which is not async by @feloy #16667
• fix: pass options when listing images with Docker API fallback by @sheikhlimon #16599
• fix(container-registry): handle provider failures gracefully in podmanListImages by @sheikhlimon #16404
• fix(tray): fix pixelated tray icon on Windows HiDPI displays by @generalexception #16378
• fix(preferences): prevent loss of manual proxy settings on page navigation by @vzhukovs #16117
• fix: add bottom spacing to resources page by @shri3016 #15747

chore​

• chore(fix): fixing compose e2e tests to handle new flow by @cbr7 #17165
• chore(main): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #17133
• chore(renderer): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #17132
• chore: resolve CVE-2026-4800 in lodash by @benoitf #17131
• chore(deps): update stream-json to v2.1.0 by @benoitf #17129
• chore(preload*): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #17128
• chore: update electron app name to be from product.json and use correct logs files paths by @SoniaSandler #17107
• chore(registry-setup): writing auth.json file should have proper permissions by @axel7083 #17103
• chore(dependencies): updates node-forge to 1.4.0 by @cdrage #17100
• chore(fix): ensure reconnection to terminal after container restart by @cbr7 #17076
• chore: hide GitHub feedback forms if there are no GitHub feedback links by @SoniaSandler #17062
• chore(renderer): add search-string package by @simonrey1 #17026
• chore: added lifecycle booleans to provider/connection info types by @gastoner #17020
• chore(website): remove 3M downloads celebration banner by @JustMell0 #17011
• chore(pr-check): use default types for pull-request trigger by @benoitf #16946
• chore: remove labeler PR by @benoitf #16945
• chore: update documentation links to be used from product.json by @SoniaSandler #16912
• chore(e2e): remove unreliable xterm log validation/modify test skip condition by @amisskii #16890
• chore(claude): fix symbolic link by @benoitf #16887
• chore(extension/podman): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #16884
• chore(extension/kubectl-cli): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #16883
• chore(extension/kind): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #16882
• chore(extension/docker): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #16881
• chore(extensions/compose): prefer-import-in-mock by @axel7083 #16880
• chore(podman/tsconfig): switch to bundler for moduleResolution in extension by @benoitf #16876
• chore(deps): update to inversify v8 by @benoitf #16872
• chore(fix): ensure correct locator is used in the assert by @cbr7 #16853
• chore(deps): update picomatch dependencies by @benoitf #16843
• chore(CODEOWNERS): remove the file as it's managed by a GitHub app by @benoitf #16837
• chore(main): replace function reference with Symbol for inversify v8 by @benoitf #16834
• chore: updated the contributing.md to use new domain labels and user-reported label by @rujutashinde #16791
• chore: update SendFeedback to svelte 5 by @SoniaSandler #16770
• chore: prevent feedback form from closing when clicking on a non-submission link in the form by @SoniaSandler #16769
• chore: remove capitalization in explore-features.json by @priyanshsao #16726
• chore(package.json): remove deprecated @types/tar package by @Bingtagui404 #16722
• chore: use product.json command palette search entries by @SoniaSandler #16708
• chore(fix): fix provider dropdown height when adding a new provider by @cbr7 #16705
• chore(main): hide experimental enhanced dashboard setting by @simonrey1 #16688
• chore(System overview API): updated definitions by @gastoner #16675
• chore(release): release notes for 1.26 by @bmahabirbu #16645
• chore: use product name for title bar text by @SoniaSandler #16644
• chore: added status background colors by @gastoner #16633
• chore: setup eslint no-sync rule and document all sync FS usages by @sAchin-680 #15251

refactor​

• refactor: extracted duplicated code to function by @gastoner #17154
• refactor(registry-setup): modernise node:fs usage by @axel7083 #17101
• refactor(api): unify DialogType definition in @podman-desktop/core-api by @JustMell0 #17055
• refactor(Onboarding): migrated Onboarding component to svelte5 by @gastoner #17036
• refactor(renderer): replace hardcoded Tailwind colors in micromark with color-registry tokens by @vancura #17003
• refactor(main): extract global timeout utility by @sheikhlimon #16950
• refactor: migrated ContainerConnectionSummary to svelte5 by @gastoner #16916
• refactor(main): make Exec.exec async by @simonrey1 #16911
• refactor: moved connection resource usage to separate file by @gastoner #16908
• refactor(website): vi.mock imports by @axel7083 #16885
• refactor: simplify troubleshooting zip export by @axel7083 #16878
• refactor(ui): replace SMIL animateTransform with CSS @keyframes in Spinner by @simonrey1 #16877
• refactor(podman-download): fix the condition logic by @benoitf #16874

test​

• test(e2e): add managed-configuration tests for extensions catalog and local extensions by @ScrewTSW #17090
• chore(test): refactoring of runner factory class by @cbr7 #17045
• chore(test): fixing flaky unit test failing on windows runner by @cbr7 #17042
• chore(test): ensure app process is terminated after closing by @cbr7 #17037
• chore(test): remove duplicate aria labels by @cbr7 #17022
• chore(test): increase build timeout to handle cicd lag by @cbr7 #17009
• chore(test): added new search bar test suite and POM elements by @cbr7 #17007
• fix(tests): use SetupServer interface instead of SetupServerApi class by @simonrey1 #17001
• chore(test): replace testing farm npm targets dropdown by @amisskii #16969
• test(e2e): add network smoke tests for container network integration by @amisskii #16968
• chore(test): Light and dark modes e2e test suite by @cbr7 #16917
• chore(test): increase assert timeout to better handle laggy network conditions in cicd by @cbr7 #16907
• feat(test): implement a Chrome Devtools protocol test runner by @odockal #16905
• feat(test): add text check in PodCreateFromContainers.spec.ts by @priyanshsao #16904
• chore(test): refactor filepicker methods and add save/load image e2e test by @cbr7 #16886
• chore(test): update playwright trace analysis skill by @cbr7 #16856
• chore(test): add advanced navigation history e2e test spec by @odockal #16820
• chore(test): new e2e tests for tasks page by @cbr7 #16797
• chore(test): update testing skill to better conform to project standards and requirements by @cbr7 #16793
• chore(test): cleanup github runner native images before test start by @cbr7 #16788
• feat(test): created skill to be used when analyzing playwright trace files by @cbr7 #16773
• chore(test): create macos sanity test suite for pr check by @cbr7 #16772
• fix(test): Typo: misspelled variable name in PullImage.spec.ts #16741 by @LavenderDuskGlow #16771
• chore(test): added new elements to POM and some new e2e tests by @cbr7 #16758
• chore(test): add navigation smoke e2e test spec by @odockal #16757
• chore(test): include specific AGENTS.md doc under tests/playwright by @odockal #16743
• chore(test): enhancing trace naming with workerIndex to distinguish between files with the same name by @cbr7 #16727
• chore(tests): managed configuration tests for proxy by @ScrewTSW #16706
• chore(test): fixing broken symlink by @cbr7 #16643
• feat(test): adding playwright testing claude skill to repository by @cbr7 #16639
• chore(test): enhance port forwarding e2e test to cover multiple pods by @JustMell0 #16526

docs​

• docs: add skill to investigate specific gh run by @serbangeorge-m #16833

Podman Desktop 1.26 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Host certificate sync to Podman VMs: Synchronize local certificates to running Podman VMs through the command palette.
• Extension authentication access control: Extensions now require explicit user permission for authentication access with improved session management.
• Pull image workflow improvements: Image pulling now includes a cancel button and quick action buttons for better workflow management.
• Environment-based filtering: Container, pod, image, volume, and network pages now support filtering by environment.
• Additional managed configuration settings for extensions: Two new managed configuration settings allow administrators to disable custom extension installs and hide the extension catalog.
• Troubleshooting section in Settings: A new troubleshooting entry has been added to the settings menu for quicker access to diagnostics.
• Confirmation dialog for connection deletion: Deleting a provider connection now shows a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental removal.

Release details​

Host certificate sync to Podman VMs​

Working behind a corporate proxy or pulling from internal registries? You can now sync your local certificates to running Podman VMs directly from the command palette. Open the command palette with F1 and run the Podman: Synchronize certificates to all VMs command.

Extension authentication access control​

Extensions can no longer silently access your authentication sessions. When an extension tries to use an existing account or requests a new sign-in, you'll now see a prompt to allow or deny it. This prevents extensions from accessing credentials without your knowledge.

Pull image workflow improvements​

Users can now cancel image pulls in progress and take immediate actions after successful pulls. A new cancel button allows stopping long-running pulls, and new 'Open Details' and 'Run...' buttons appear after pulling an image, eliminating the need to navigate to the Images page to find and work with newly pulled images.

Environment-based filtering​

In Podman Desktop, you can manage different container environments: Docker, Podman, Apple Container for instance. If you are using Podman Desktop in this situation, you will see a new environment combo box on resource management pages, allowing you to filter containers, pods, images, volumes, and networks by their specific environment. If you have only one environment, this filter will be hidden to keep the screen simple.

Additional managed configuration settings for extensions​

Building on the managed configuration support introduced in 1.23, administrators can now control extension management through configuration files. Two new settings are available:

• Disable custom extensions: Prevent users from installing custom extensions by setting extensions.customExtensions.enabled to false.
• Disable extension catalog: Hide the extension catalog entirely by setting extensions.catalog.enabled to false.

These settings can be deployed organization-wide through the managed configuration file, giving IT teams tighter control over which extensions are available in their deployment.

Troubleshooting section in Settings​

A new troubleshooting entry has been added to the settings menu, providing quicker access to diagnostic tools and information. This helps users find and resolve issues without having to search through multiple pages.

Confirmation dialog for connection deletion​

Deleting a provider connection now displays a confirmation dialog, preventing accidental removal. This safeguard ensures users must explicitly confirm before a connection is removed, reducing the risk of unintended data loss.

Community thank you​

🎉 We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• GauravR31 in feat: Updated search placeholder text to just say "Search..."
• JustMell0 in fix(renderer): make correct corners' radius, fix(renderer): save previously typed title and description in GitHubFeedback, and more
• fbricon in fix(renderer): hide empty onboarding container when no providers available
• priyanshsao in chore: fix typo in readme file

Community meeting​

If you would like to discuss any of the new features, issues or other topics, please join us at the monthly community meeting that takes place every 4th Thursday of the month. Here are the meeting details.

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here and here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat(certificates): add command to palette to sync certificates to podman VMs by @dgolovin #16546
• feat: hide Settings > Kubernetes menu when kubernetes-contexts-manager feature is declared by @simonrey1 #16535
• feat(main/configuration): add telemetry tracking for experimental configuration by @simonrey1 #16499
• feat(renderer/settings): route experimental config updates through dedicated API by @simonrey1 #16480
• feat(renderer): add Cancel button in PullImage by @JustMell0 #16437
• feat(renderer/stores): add registered features store by @simonrey1 #16417
• feat(main): expose IPC to list registered features by @simonrey1 #16401
• feat(main): send features through apiSender event by @simonrey1 #16397
• feat(Dialogs): standardize cancel button types by @priyanshsao #16364
• feat(renderer): add new buttons to PullImage page by @JustMell0 #16281
• feat(renderer): add attributes to Input component by @JustMell0 #16209
• feat(container-env-filter): filter pods and container by environment by @dgolovin #16155
• feat(main): add Zod schema and parse extensions manifest by @simonrey1 #16134
• feat(color-registry): add slate Tailwind 4 colors by @vancura #16107
• feat(color-registry): add the violet Tailwind 4 color by @vancura #16076
• feat(Dashboard): added experimental flag for dashboard enhancement by @gastoner #16066
• feat: added troubleshooting section in settings menu by @MarsKubeX #16027
• feat: added shorcut arrow icon by @MarsKubeX #16026
• feat: troubleshooting fa icon by @MarsKubeX #16021
• feat: Updated search placeholder text to just say "Search..." rather than "Search <topic>..." by @GauravR31 #15964
• feat(authentication): implement extension allowance and session access control by @dgolovin #15829
• feat(storybook): expand Tooltip stories with sizes and contexts by @vancura #15819
• feat(storybook): expand Button stories with sizes and contexts by @vancura #15818
• feat(storybook): expand Spinner stories with sizes and contexts by @vancura #15816
• feat: disable internal Kubernetes Dashboard when extension provides kube dashboard feature by @feloy #15814
• feat(renderer): adding confirmation dialog when deleting connection by @axel7083 #15742
• feat: added icon examples to code guidelines by @gastoner #15673
• feat: Certificates view only preference page by @dgolovin #15671

fix​

• fix(podman-windows-legacy-installer): remove unnecessary extension-api mock by @axel7083 #16635
• fix(renderer): hide empty onboarding container when no providers available by @fbricon #16611
• fix(main): check icon type before converting to base64 in onboarding registry by @simonrey1 #16561
• fix(certificates-view): remove Certificates preference page and related changes by @dgolovin #16545
• fix(configuration-registry): add missing event data by @benoitf #16373
• fix(renderer): make correct corners' radius by @JustMell0 #16338
• fix(ui): changed wording within darwin socket disconnect ui popup by @amcnutt1996 #16315
• fix(renderer): save previously typed title and description in GitHubFeedback by @JustMell0 #16307
• fix(Route): initialize the url field in metadata by @benoitf #16245
• fix(podman): clear reconnect timeout on disconnect by @LouisLau-art #16230
• fix(repository-info): move this util from api to website folder by @benoitf #16195
• fix(renderer): open SearchBar on F1 key only by @JustMell0 #16156
• fix(main/notification-registry): dispose the right notification by @simonrey1 #16100
• fix(Experimental features): disabled feature value udpate by @gastoner #16072
• fix: fixed wrong alignment with left icons in setting menu by @MarsKubeX #16057
• fix: add primary types to buttons by @JustMell0 #16025
• fix(navigation): skipped adding index.html route to navigation history by @gastoner #15983
• fix(ci): use github API for choco release by @cdrage #15897
• fix(renderer/HelpActionsItems): clean up event listener by @simonrey1 #15876
• fix(StatusIcon): fixed icon size in StatusIcon component by @gastoner #15859
• fix(ui/spinner): hide decorative SVG from screen readers by @simonrey1 #15836
• fix(ui/spinner): fix incorrect ARIA and role by @simonrey1 #15832
• fix(plugin): address admzip filename issue on macos by @bmahabirbu #15825
• fix: catalog shouldn't expose incompatible extensions by @deboer-tim #15813
• fix(renderer): add id plus tag identifer for save images by @bmahabirbu #15749
• fix: fixed visibility of task message when being set through API by @gastoner #15725
• fix(libpod#kubeplay): invalid content-type by @axel7083 #15617

chore​

• chore: added api for enhanced dashboard by @gastoner #16632
• chore: use latest version of electron-builder-squirrel-windows by @benoitf #16583
• chore: update qs to v6.15.0 by @benoitf #16582
• chore: update dompurify to v3.3.3 by @benoitf #16580
• chore: update ajv to recent versions by @benoitf #16578
• chore: update to serialize-javascript v7.0.4 by @benoitf #16571
• chore(rollup): update rollup to v4.59.0 by @benoitf #16570
• chore(deps): fix minimatch dependency by @benoitf #16569
• chore(tray): cleanup tray items on stop by @benoitf #16568
• chore(kubernetes): cleanup resources when stopping by @benoitf #16567
• chore(filesystem-monitoring): cleanup watchers on close by @benoitf #16566
• chore(container-registry): cleanup event on close by @benoitf #16565
• chore(webview-registry): cleanup connections on dispose by @benoitf #16564
• chore(deps-dev): update electron-builder from 26.7.0 to 26.8.2 by @benoitf #16554
• chore(ci): fixing misspelled variable, adding version comments for external actions by @ScrewTSW #16550
• chore: update email label in feedback form by @deboer-tim #16533
• chore: update svgo from 3.3.2 to 3.3.3 by @benoitf #16511
• chore(eslint): disable new recommended rule by @benoitf #16510
• chore(ListOganizer): replace Set by SvelteSet for undef error of eslint by @benoitf #16509
• chore(no-unassigned-vars): remove dead code by @benoitf #16507
• chore(no-useless-assignment): remove useless assignement by @benoitf #16504
• chore(deps): bump eslint plug-ins to recent versions by @benoitf #16501
• chore: update storybook to v10.2.16 by @benoitf #16496
• chore(managed-config): add configuration to disable local extensions by @cdrage #16457
• chore(config): add setting to disable extension catalog by @cdrage #16425
• chore: fix typo in readme file by @priyanshsao #16416
• chore(api): export configuration models Zod schemas by @simonrey1 #16369
• chore(ui): change image page to secondary buttons by @cdrage #16363
• chore(ui): change volume to secondary buttons by @cdrage #16362
• chore(imports): remove (or ignore) relative imports in main package by @benoitf #16337
• chore(alias): add tests alias in main package by @benoitf #16336
• chore(watch): move core-api watcher first by @benoitf #16324
• chore(main): declare command interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16323
• chore(tsconfig): remove ../api imports by @benoitf #16322
• chore(ci,test): switch navigation dashboard to exact locator by @ScrewTSW #16306
• chore: add extensions.customExtensions.enabled check for install custom extensions button by @SoniaSandler #16296
• chore(main): add zod package by @simonrey1 #16280
• chore(api): declare view info interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16272
• chore(api): declare theme interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16271
• chore(api): declare menu interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16270
• chore(api): declare onboarding interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16268
• chore(api): add zod dependency by @simonrey1 #16266
• chore(pnpm): remove duplicate tar package by @simonrey1 #16263
• chore(docs): added share feedback section to readme by @rujutashinde #16250
• chore(api): enforce avoiding relative imports in api package by @benoitf #16249
• chore(preload-webview): use nodenext as module(resolution) in tsconfig by @benoitf #16233
• chore(preload-docker-extension): use nodenext resolution in tsconfig by @benoitf #16232
• chore(alias): remove api alias in main,preload & renderer packages by @benoitf #16218
• chore(main): replace relative ../ imports by path alias by @benoitf #16216
• chore(renderer): ensure there is no relative ../ imports by @benoitf #16215
• chore: try to mock MonacoEditor to see if it changes for a borked test by @benoitf #16213
• chore(ci): fix next build gha repo reference by @amisskii #16202
• chore: build api module as a post-install step by @benoitf #16200
• chore(preload): import api using package rather than alias by @benoitf #16199
• chore(renderer): import api using package rather than alias by @benoitf #16198
• chore(argos): remove mermaid diagram from screenshots by @benoitf #16181
• chore(api): add missing exports by @benoitf #16178
• chore: add imports to core api from other packages by @benoitf #16175
• chore: fixup rules for eslint-plugin-file-progress plug-in by @benoitf #16167
• chore(deps): update electron-builder from v26.0.12 to v26.7.0 by @benoitf #16166
• chore(ui): add Icon to index.ts by @JustMell0 #16164
• chore(dependencies): cleanup root dependencies by @benoitf #16157
• chore: ensure two-way value binding for enum items by @SoniaSandler #16154
• chore(package.json): introduce missing dependencies in packages/* folders by @benoitf #16143
• chore(extension-api): enhance PodInspectInfo by @axel7083 #16139
• chore(watcher): add packages/api into the watcher by @benoitf #16137
• chore: add entries in package.json to build/test/typecheck package/api by @benoitf #16136
• chore: remove some unused exports by @simonrey1 #16116
• chore(deps): update to webpack v5.105.0+ by @benoitf #16115
• chore(renderer/tests): use assert from vitest by @simonrey1 #16114
• chore(deps): update lodash to v4.17.23 by @benoitf #16113
• chore: introduce AGENTS.md file by @benoitf #16098
• chore(deps): update @isaacs/brace-expansion to v5.0.1+ by @benoitf #16096
• chore(renderer): remove unused Kube components by @simonrey1 #16088
• chore(renderer): remove unused empty svelte component by @simonrey1 #16087
• chore(renderer): remove unused field validation by @simonrey1 #16086
• chore(api): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16085
• chore(main): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16084
• chore(renderer): remove Kubernetes pod page moved warning by @JustMell0 #16082
• chore(extensions): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16080
• chore(renderer/webview): remove unused component by @simonrey1 #16078
• chore(renderer/stores): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16077
• chore(renderer/context): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16074
• chore(website): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16073
• chore(StatusBar): switched to enabled by default by @gastoner #16067
• chore(preload): remove unused exports by @simonrey1 #16065
• chore(docs): updated triage manager task in the contributing.md file by @rujutashinde #16028
• chore: fixed navigating over kubernetes submenu by @gastoner #16024
• chore(ci,test): 15985 task extend managed configuration tests to cover mixed scenario by @ScrewTSW #16001
• chore(main): update express major version by @simonrey1 #15991
• chore: fix capitalization of Image to pull by @cdrage #15946
• chore(website): added links to the icons under adopters section by @rujutashinde #15945
• chore: remove kind labels from issue templates by @deboer-tim #15944
• chore(ui): show disabled Create new button with warning by @vzhukovs #15940
• chore: generate files being exported by package.json file by @benoitf #15935
• chore: add the option to adjust the icon button size by @SoniaSandler #15912
• chore: add GOVERNANCE.md by @deboer-tim #15910
• chore(kind): configure provider warnings based on the dependent container connections by @vzhukovs #15909
• chore: add github type to design issues by @deboer-tim #15908
• chore: include author to fix publisher's name on Windows binary by @benoitf #15903
• chore(website): added adopters section to the community page by @rujutashinde #15894
• chore: update SECURITY.md by @deboer-tim #15878
• chore: introduce package.json file in packages/api by @benoitf #15874
• chore: update telemetry link and add privacy link to feedback form by @deboer-tim #15864
• chore: fix pnpm-lock.yaml file by @benoitf #15855
• chore(fix): adding missing permissions compared to flathub repo by @ScrewTSW #15834
• chore(renderer/ProviderResultPage): explicit spinner size in px + self-closing tag by @simonrey1 #15827
• chore(website): added section for learning videos on the community page by @rujutashinde #15822
• chore(api): add tsconfig options by @benoitf #15815
• chore(release): release notes for 1.25 by @MarsKubeX #15781
• chore: fix lock file duplicate entry by @simonrey1 #15777
• chore(api): add index files when we have multiple files in folder by @benoitf #15775
• chore(website): added changes for attend community event section by @rujutashinde #15687
• chore(ui/progress/Spinner): add label property by @simonrey1 #15662
• chore(kind): update kind provider state based on the dependent container connections by @vzhukovs #15637
• chore: check valid registries on registration by @SoniaSandler #15569
• chore: update tooltip component design by @SoniaSandler #14819

test​

• chore(test,hotfix): disable registries.conf verification for platforms other than linux by @ScrewTSW #16612
• chore(test): refactor runner close method by @cbr7 #16609
• chore(test): extend managed configuration tests for registries by @ScrewTSW #16593
• chore(test): use podman/hello image from ghcr.io by @odockal #16592
• chore(test): make startup sequence be more robust to environment system lag by @cbr7 #16591
• chore(test): enable retry for some e2e test suites by @cbr7 #16589
• test(main): add tests for ExtensionManifestSchema and loadManifest by @simonrey1 #16579
• chore(test): increase timeout for image download completion by @cbr7 #16573
• chore(test): disable fail fast for e2e test matrix by @cbr7 #16572
• chore(test): prolong afterAll hook and runner.close timeout by @odockal #16452
• chore(test): attempting to fix a race condition in e2e tests by @cbr7 #16450
• chore(test): attempts button reclick in case of initial failure by @cbr7 #16440
• chore(test): create new e2e tests for preferred registry repository functionality by @cbr7 #16436
• chore(test): increase test timeout in order to not be flaky in cicd by @cbr7 #16385
• chore(test): create e2e test case for build image with specific target by @cbr7 #16283
• chore(test): handle kubectl download failure by @cbr7 #16206
• chore(test): validate that compose is installed previously by @cbr7 #16180
• chore(test): ensure confirmation dialog is handled by using string comparison for enums by @amisskii #16176
• chore(test): fixing e2e test issues by @cbr7 #16174
• chore(test): ensure registry cleanup on test failure by @cbr7 #16161
• chore(test): fixing some flakyness issues by @cbr7 #16158
• chore(test): explicit wait before moving forward by @cbr7 #16015
• chore(test): Fix k8s e2e tests for kind cluster deletion confirmation dialog by @amisskii #15986
• chore(test): fixes UI stress test failures caused by list scrolling by @serbangeorge-m #15922
• test: update assertion to handle system images by @serbangeorge-m #15904
• chore(test): skip test when usermode networking is enabled by @cbr7 #15888
• chore(test): create replace yaml e2e test case by @cbr7 #15773

refactor​

• refactor(pull-image.spec.ts): use userEvent and mock missing method by @benoitf #16586
• refactor(main): avoid in-place mutation of extension configuration by @simonrey1 #16562
• refactor(main/extension): use readFile in promise by @simonrey1 #16395
• refactor(api-sender): introduce type checking on channels by @benoitf #16392
• refactor: extract local status and id variables in handleEvents by @thamrx #16387
• refactor(api-sender): introduce index file to export files by @benoitf #16374
• refactor(api-sender): make the data parameter optional by @benoitf #16372
• refactor(Dashboard): changed setup dashboard registry init by @gastoner #16340
• refactor(main+api): declare icon contribution interface with Zod by @simonrey1 #16269
• refactor(compose-details-test): mock Monaco editor component in test by @benoitf #16238
• refactor(renderer): rewrite tests using automatic mocking by @benoitf #16217
• refactor(logtype): move declaration of LogType to api package by @benoitf #16211
• refactor(dd-extension): avoid to use Electron import in renderer part by @benoitf #16210
• refactor(tsconfig): update preload module/moduleResolution by @benoitf #16201
• refactor(api): use ES format rather than CommonJS (cjs) by @benoitf #16196
• refactor(core-api): fix mismatch between package.json and build files by @benoitf #16193
• refactor(compose): fix the original intent of describe methods by @benoitf #16191
• refactor(filesystem-tree): add conditional assignment for optional property by @benoitf #16130
• refactor(SlideToggle): migrate to Svelte 5 by @JustMell0 #16129
• refactor(main/telemetry): merge event types in one object by @simonrey1 #16097
• refactor(renderer): optimize onProxyStateChange iteration and type safety by @vzhukovs #16079
• refactor(extension/podman): make darwin-socket-compatibility.ts use execPodman by @axel7083 #15993
• refactor(extension/podman): mv darwin test to dedicated file by @axel7083 #15987
• refactor(extension/podman): mv LinuxSocketCompatibility to dedicated file by @axel7083 #15981
• refactor: migrated WelcomePage to svelte5 by @gastoner #15978
• refactor(extension/podman): extract DarwinSocketCompatibility to dedicated file by @axel7083 #15951
• refactor(extension/podman): extract abstract SocketCompatibility to dedicated file by @axel7083 #15942
• refactor(extension/podman): mv compatibility-mode.ts by @axel7083 #15941
• refactor(chevronExpander): introduce expandable chevron icon by @jiridostal #15938
• refactor(CopyToClipboard): migrate to Svelte5 by @axel7083 #15934
• refactor: migrated ConnectionStatus component to svelte5 by @gastoner #15933
• refactor: update containers routes to be nested by @SoniaSandler #15930
• refactor: update images routes to be nested by @SoniaSandler #15929
• refactor: update volumes routes to be nested by @SoniaSandler #15928
• refactor: update extensions routes to be nested by @SoniaSandler #15927
• refactor(IconImage): migrated IconImage to svelte5 by @gastoner #15925
• refactor(WelcomePage): migrated to product.name by @gastoner #15924
• refactor: migrated WelcomePage to svelte5 by @gastoner #15923
• refactor(renderer/status-bar): migrate to svelte 5 by @MarsKubeX #15858
• refactor(semver): switches from compare-versions to semver by @gastoner #15857
• refactor(mock): generate @podman-desktop/api mock from its definition by @benoitf #15670
• refactor(renderer): migrated from Fa to Icon component by @gastoner #15659
• refactor(appearance-settings): move to API package by @benoitf #15537
• refactor: updateImage to latest build backend by @bmahabirbu #15363
• refactor(extension-kube-context): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14950

docs​

• docs(storybook): update Spinner stories with a11y documentation by @vancura #16454
• docs: modified README to point to a recent image and update the title to add a dash by @rujutashinde #16426
• docs: updated the CLI installation part for kind and minikube by @shipsing #16101
• docs: corrected the procedural workflows for installation by @shipsing #16009

ci​

• ci: update podman installer to msi for windows runners by @serbangeorge-m #16264
• ci: update versions of packages in packages/folder when releasing by @benoitf #16133

Podman Desktop 1.25 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Navigation history controls: Move back and forward through the app and navigation history using toolbar buttons, keyboard shortcuts, or the command palette.
• Advanced network creation options: Configure networks with greater flexibility using new options for network drivers (bridge, macvlan, ipvlan), dual-stack IPv6, internal networks, custom IP ranges, gateways, and DNS settings—all directly from the UI.
• New and improved Kubernetes capabilities: The enhanced Kubernetes features are now enabled by default, providing better stability and full Kubernetes API support for a more reliable experience.
• Kube play is now cancellable: Stop long-running Kube Play operations at any time with the always-enabled cancel button, reducing wasted time on incorrect or stuck deployments.
• Windows Podman installer update: The included Windows Podman installer has been updated to the MSI which removes the need for Admin privileges during installation.

Release details​

Navigation history controls (back/forward)​

Moving through the app is now faster with dedicated back/forward controls. Use the toolbar arrows, jump via the command palette, or rely on shortcuts to quickly return to previous views and re-open recently visited pages.

Keyboard shortcuts:

• Windows/Linux: Alt + Left / Right
• macOS: Cmd + Left / Right
• macOS (alternate): Cmd + [ / ]

Advanced network creation tab​

Creating networks is now more flexible with a new advanced tab that exposes additional configuration options directly in the UI. Previously, you only set the network name and subnet. The advanced tab now adds:

• Network driver: Choose bridge, macvlan, or ipvlan.
• Subnet: Specify the network range.
• IPv6 (Dual Stack): Enable IPv6 alongside IPv4.
• Internal network: Disable external connections.
• IP range: Limit the pool of assignable IPs.
• Gateway: Set the default gateway.
• DNS servers: Enable custom DNS servers.

For full details on these options, see the podman network create documentation.

New and improved Kubernetes capabilities​

The enhanced Kubernetes features are now enabled by default, providing better stability and full Kubernetes API support for a more reliable experience. The legacy Kubernetes mode will be removed in an upcoming release, so now is the time to switch and provide feedback if you encounter any issues. You can still temporarily revert to the previous mode in Settings if needed.

Kube play is now cancellable​

Long-running Kube Play operations can now be cancelled. The cancel button remains enabled while a Kube Play run is in progress, so you can stop it at any time, and the UI provides feedback after the cancellation completes.

Windows Podman installer update​

Podman Desktop now uses a single MSI installer on Windows that supports both user-scope (no admin) and machine-scope installs. When updating, Podman Desktop will remove the legacy installer and migrate you to the new MSI; your containers, images, machines, and other data are preserved.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• Roshan-anand in fix: fix bottom spacing in preferences page

Community meeting​

If you would like to discuss any of the new features, issues or other topics, please join us at the monthly community meeting that takes place every 4th Thursday of the month. Here are the meeting details.

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat: register features declared by extensions by @feloy #15738
• feat: added class prop to CronJob and Job icons by @gastoner #15721
• feat: added product name from product json in onboarding component by @MarsKubeX #15709
• feat(extension-api): expose navigateToImageBuild by @axel7083 #15698
• feat(product.json/release-notes): add overrides for product release notes by @simonrey1 #15680
• feat(HelpMenu): adding LinkedIn item by @axel7083 #15661
• feat(extension/podman): introduce PodmanWindowsLegacyInstaller by @axel7083 #15655
• feat(storybook): add theme switcher addon and light/dark background toggle by @vancura #15616
• feat(storybook): add accessibility testing addon by @vancura #15611
• feat: added back/forward commands to command palette by @gastoner #15609
• feat: added shortcuts to navigation history by @gastoner #15605
• feat: added button history navigation by @gastoner #15600
• feat: added docker compatibility icon for settings menu by @MarsKubeX #15592
• feat: bumped up storybook to v10 by @gastoner #15587
• feat: added helper text to CommandPalette by @gastoner #15565
• feat(extension-api): add apiVersion by @axel7083 #15563
• feat(color-builder): add fluent API for transparent color registration by @vancura #15549
• feat(product/help-menu): add help menu items to product definition by @simonrey1 #15531
• feat(renderer/help-menu): get items from backend for experimental by @simonrey1 #15524
• feat(main/help-menu): expose a method to get the items (empty for now) by @simonrey1 #15514
• feat(ui): allow FontAwesome brands in Icon component by @simonrey1 #15511
• feat(renderer): link experimental help menu to preference feature by @simonrey1 #15506
• feat(renderer): create empty experimental productized help menu by @simonrey1 #15505
• feat(ipc): expose cancellableTokenId in window#playKube by @axel7083 #15489
• feat(container-registry): expose abortSignal option by @axel7083 #15487
• feat(main/libpod): make playKube cancellable by @axel7083 #15465
• feat: make kube play cancellable by @axel7083 #15464
• feat(main): create a task for podman kube play action by @axel7083 #15459
• feat(extension/podman): switch to podman msi installer by @axel7083 #15441
• feat(main/help-menu): new experimental option for working on help menu by @simonrey1 #15414
• feat(managed-config): add visual indicators for proxy locked values by @cdrage #15378
• feat: settings menu icons by @MarsKubeX #15329
• feat: add kubernetesExperimentalMode in telemetry by @feloy #15295
• feat(download-extension-remote): stronger validation of product.json by @axel7083 #15274
• feat(download-extension-remote): auth support through --registry-user & --registry-secret by @axel7083 #15270
• feat(api): add engineid to networkcreateresult by @bmahabirbu #15233
• feat(renderer): added advanced feature tab to network create by @bmahabirbu #15186
• feat: set kubernetes experimental mode by default by @feloy #15141
• feat: bumped up to node 24 and electron 40 by @gastoner #15119
• feat: add update image build to backend by @bmahabirbu #14905

fix​

• fix(DockerCompat): fixed visibility when not defined by @gastoner #15705
• fix: typo in krunkit error message by @Justintime50 #15686
• fix(DropdDownMenuItem): unified icon size by @gastoner #15681
• fix: fixed navigating to kubernetes by @gastoner #15638
• fix(renderer): introduce Kubernetes root component to fix side effect in router by @simonrey1 #15615
• fix: use info icon for internal navigation links by @vancura #15584
• fix: support all characters in args of command passed to osascript by @feloy #15583
• fix: even spacing for separators in Resources page by @F4tal1t #15570
• fix(electron-builder): bundle extensions-extra in extraResources by @axel7083 #15568
• fix: switch to span for string icons by @deboer-tim #15555
• fix(cli-tool-registry): trigger on update and uninstall by @axel7083 #15520
• fix(renderer): align string icon. by @simonrey1 #15518
• fix(renderer/help-menu): provide names of font awesome icons by @simonrey1 #15513
• fix(renderer): replace Terminal#reset by Terminal#clear by @axel7083 #15463
• fix: handle sha in extension image links by @benoitf #15437
• fix: add get networkdrivers to index files and replace engineid by @bmahabirbu #15431
• fix(extension-loader): avoid cascade failure when an extension cannot be loaded by @axel7083 #15404
• fix: fix bottom spacing in preferences page by @Roshan-anand #15401
• fix: fix visiblity of help menu by @Roshan-anand #15400
• fix(website): make release notes shorter to fit in podman desktop by @simonrey1 #15372
• fix(website): update release notes with PM comments by @simonrey1 #15365
• fix(download-remote-extension): exit code 1 in case of error by @benoitf #15356
• fix: sort Environment column by engineId instead of engineName by @F4tal1t #15336
• fix(website): handle -x64.tar.gz suffix for Linux AMD64 asset selection by @benoitf #15335
• fix: resolve aliases in d.ts files published in tests-playwright by @feloy #15313
• fix: rework updateimage error handling by @bmahabirbu #15294
• fix: use custom token to trigger GH actions by @benoitf #15284
• fix(managed-by): fix macOS paths by @cdrage #15277
• fix: network create now routes to network summary by @bmahabirbu #15209
• fix: move provider version to provider by @afbjorklund #15123

chore​

• chore: patch dmg builder to have the background image working by @benoitf #15719
• chore(package): update pnpm by @simonrey1 #15715
• chore(renderer/extensions): remove product name and rename pre-installed extension by @simonrey1 #15672
• chore(renderer/extensions): change built-in publisher display name by @simonrey1 #15641
• chore(storybook): add addon dependencies for modernization work by @vancura #15635
• chore(kind): fix typo in recommended memory check message by @vzhukovs #15633
• chore(pnpm): remove unused kubernetes patches by @axel7083 #15631
• chore(preferences): add locked support to SliderItem component by @cdrage #15625
• chore(preferences): add locked support to FileItem component by @cdrage #15624
• chore(preferences): add locked support to EnumItem component by @cdrage #15623
• chore(preferences): add locked support to NumberItem component by @cdrage #15622
• chore(preferences): add locked support to StringItem component by @cdrage #15621
• chore(docs): update settings references by @cdrage #15620
• chore(preferences): add locked support to BooleanItem component by @cdrage #15618
• chore(renderer/App): remove TODO because implemented by @simonrey1 #15613
• chore(managed-by): do not show reset icon on locked preference items by @cdrage #15594
• chore: telemetry strings should come from product.json by @deboer-tim #15593
• chore(main/help-menu): replace help menu with experimental version by @simonrey1 #15589
• chore(preferences input): if disabled, placeholder should be disabled font colour by @cdrage #15575
• chore(proxy-page): do not gray out setting titles by @cdrage #15574
• chore: add comment about not importing it in renderer package by @benoitf #15561
• chore: add position properties to label tooltip by @SoniaSandler #15557
• chore(preferences): add readonly support to NumberItem component by @cdrage #15556
• chore(vitest): update import path for product.json in mocks directory by @axel7083 #15554
• chore(preferences): add readonly support to SliderItem component by @cdrage #15552
• chore: replace deprecated sudo-prompt with @expo/sudo-prompt by @axel7083 #15550
• chore(preferences): add readonly support to EnumItem component by @cdrage #15547
• chore(preferences): add readonly support to FloatNumberItem component by @cdrage #15546
• chore: migrated share feedback form to product.name by @gastoner #15536
• chore(deps): add zod dependency by @simonrey1 #15526
• chore(renderer): apply lint:fix for @typescript-eslint/prefer-optional-chain required for update by @simonrey1 #15523
• chore(podman-kube): Update form on kube play page by @cdrage #15519
• chore(docs): add codesign instructions for macOS by @cdrage #15517
• chore: switched to Icon component instead of Fa by @gastoner #15498
• chore: move guide API from main to api packages so renderer/preload can use it by @benoitf #15491
• chore: move kube api from main package to api package so preload can import it as well by @benoitf #15488
• chore(packages/renderer): replace relative path in vi.mock calls by @benoitf #15486
• chore(extension/podman): use alias imports (removing parent relative imports) by @benoitf #15484
• chore(packages/renderer): replace relative imports by alias imports by @benoitf #15483
• chore(extension/podman): remove relative import by adding explicit dependency by @benoitf #15482
• chore: update to storybook v9.1.17 by @benoitf #15481
• chore: update js-yaml to recent versions by @benoitf #15479
• chore: update tmp to v0.2.5 by @benoitf #15478
• chore: upgrade glob from v10.4.5 to v10.5.0 by @benoitf #15477
• chore: update node-forge to v1.3.3 by @benoitf #15476
• chore: add section in coding guidelines about svelte attachments by @benoitf #15475
• chore: add guidelines for async usage in svelte 5 by @benoitf #15458
• chore(dependabot): group @xterm updates by @axel7083 #15451
• chore(main/statusbar): use single tick without interpolation by @simonrey1 #15438
• chore: abort build if Node.js engine is incorrect by @benoitf #15435
• chore(renderer/HelpActions): update component to svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #15420
• chore(renderer/HelpMenu): update component to Svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #15418
• chore(proxy): improve proxy settings page form layout and spacing by @cdrage #15391
• chore: align telemetry text by @deboer-tim #15386
• chore(guidelines): suggest usage of vitest snapshots by @simonrey1 #15375
• chore: fix release notes spacing on dashboard by @Firewall #15369
• chore: retrieve networkdriver info dynamically by @bmahabirbu #15364
• chore: bump default buffer size of calling download script in electron-builder by @benoitf #15354
• chore: fix release image 1.23 by @simonrey1 #15347
• chore: define artifact name using product.name by @benoitf #15334
• chore: define executable name by @benoitf #15328
• chore(BuildImage): telemetry when user runs build of image on an intermediate (not final) target by @simonrey1 #15327
• chore(vite): exclude @podman-desktop/api from dependency optimization by @vzhukovs #15312
• chore(ci): update mac images to newer ones for tests by @odockal #15269
• chore(release): release notes for 1.24 by @simonrey1 #15223
• chore(website): added a blog to cover podman-desktop 2025 journey by @rujutashinde #15185

test​

• test: ensure image table visibility before counting rows by @serbangeorge-m #15746
• chore(test): validates enviroment column values by @cbr7 #15717
• chore(test): toggle rootless and rootful mode changes e2e test by @cbr7 #15694
• chore(test): fix broken network e2e test by @cbr7 #15658
• chore(test): add validation for clear logs functionality by @cbr7 #15654
• chore(test): increase timeout for cicd robustness by @cbr7 #15629
• test(renderer): remove duplicated mock already in beforeEach by @simonrey1 #15507
• chore(test): fixing some flakyness issues by @cbr7 #15452
• chore(test): change POM structure to reflect latest changes by @cbr7 #15320
• chore(test): implement smoke test for managed configuration by @ScrewTSW #15177

ci​

• ci: update plan to install nodejs 24 for testing farm by @serbangeorge-m #15745

refactor​

• refactor(api/list-organizer): remove unused interfaces by @simonrey1 #15724
• refactor(main/list-organizer): scope record const to class by @simonrey1 #15714
• refactor(context-info): move context-info to api package by @benoitf #15702
• refactor(context-info): use interface rather than implementation by @benoitf #15701
• refactor(import): use alias to import from api package by @benoitf #15700
• refactor(libpod): move more content to libpod API by @benoitf #15696
• refactor(learning-center-test): remove usage of ../main by @benoitf #15693
• refactor(learning-center): remove useless definition of mocks by @benoitf #15685
• refactor(libpod): move some definition from main to api package by @benoitf #15683
• refactor(telemetry-settings): move definition from main to api package by @benoitf #15679
• refactor(preferences): moved definition of entries to separate file by @gastoner #15674
• refactor: updated icon types by @gastoner #15657
• refactor(ui): updated ui lib icon types to to reflect actual types by @gastoner #15656
• refactor(authentication-api): move from main to api package by @benoitf #15652
• refactor(tasks): use api rather than implementation by @benoitf #15649
• refactor(recommendations): move api from main package to api package by @benoitf #15630
• refactor(editor-settings): move file to api package by @benoitf #15608
• refactor(TitleBar): remove absolute classes in favor of flex and grids by @axel7083 #15607
• refactor(context): move interfaces/enum to the api package by @benoitf #15606
• refactor(welcome-settings): move file to api by @benoitf #15599
• refactor(ExtensionUpdate): use extension api version instead of App#getVersion by @axel7083 #15591
• refactor(main): make ExtensionUpdate injectable by @axel7083 #15586
• refactor(Loader): simplified tinro mock by @gastoner #15580
• refactor(extension-loader.spec.ts): improve test isolation by @axel7083 #15564
• refactor(terminal-settings): move settings definition to API by @benoitf #15551
• refactor(extension/podman): make podman-install.ts uses execPodman by @axel7083 #15541
• refactor(help-menu): expose interfaces in api to be used by backend by @simonrey1 #15509
• refactor: move api sender type from main to api package by @benoitf #15495
• refactor(featured-api): move file from main to api package by @benoitf #15494
• refactor(catalog-extension-api): move it from main to api package by @benoitf #15492
• refactor(renderer): move matchMedia logic setup vitest by @axel7083 #15461
• refactor(renderer): pass items for HelpActions component as a prop by @simonrey1 #15443
• refactor(svelte): extract provider action buttons to dedicate component by @vzhukovs #15433
• refactor: refactored ListItemComponentButtonIcon component by @gastoner #15425
• refactor: refactored LoadingIcon to svelte5 by @gastoner #15424

docs​

• docs: added a troubleshooting section by @shipsing #15718
• docs: fix broken argo ci link in README by @Roshan-anand #15383
• docs(settings): settings reference fix dir location linux by @cdrage #15307
• docs: fix path and typo in managed config docs by @Firewall #15282
• docs(managed-by): fix title of json for linux by @cdrage #15278

Welcome to the journey of Podman Desktop in 2025, a year that marked incredible growth, deeper integrations, and continued community collaboration.

This year Podman Desktop closed 1,669 issues, merged 2,814 pull requests, and welcomed 28 new contributors, with even more activity happening across extension repositories.

It’s been almost a year since Podman Desktop became a CNCF Sandbox Project (November 2024) and what a journey it’s been! From passing **three million downloads** to introducing new extensions, integrations and platform support, the project has seen remarkable progress, driven by passionate contributors and an engaged community.

This blog takes you through some of the key highlights of 2025.

A Fresh Start in January​

We kicked off the year strong with the Podman Desktop 1.16 release, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead.

This release introduced a new Experimental section in Settings, giving users visibility into features under active development and linking them directly to community discussions.

Highlights included:​

• Improved visibility: Providers moved from the Dashboard to the Status Bar for quicker engine status insights.
• Smarter cleanup: Ability to prune only untagged images for better system hygiene.
• Log search: Search directly within container or pod logs from the UI.

Beyond the core app, the BootC extension gained traction, enabling workflows that turn containers into bootable images.

A great start to a year where the ecosystem began expanding beyond just the main application.

The Spring Push (March – May)​

Spring brought rapid iteration across releases 1.17, 1.18, and 1.19 continuing Podman Desktop’s rhythm of monthly improvements.

Key highlights:​

• Podman Engine 5.5 shipped, improving reliability and performance.
• Registry mirror configuration Simplify registry mirroring setup with a dedicated command.
• Smoother kind cluster experience Spin up a Kubernetes cluster effortlessly, even without a pre-installed kind binary.
• Switching Kubernetes namespace Switching between Kubernetes namespaces within Podman Desktop is now available.
• Jobs in Kubernetes You can now see Kubernetes jobs in our growing Kubernetes section of Podman Desktop.
• Experimental status bar providers enhancements Status bar providers can be pinned and unpinned based on user preferences and the provider status icons have been updated to be easier to understand.

Along with addition and updates to the extension catalog

This phase showcased Podman Desktop’s versatility, evolving into a platform for container, Kubernetes, and AI development.

Summer Growth (July – August)​

Mid-year releases v1.20 and v1.21 focused on usability improvements and developer convenience.

Highlights:​

• Bulk-run containers: Start multiple containers at once—perfect for local stack setups.
• Cluster & user switching: Easier context switching between Kubernetes clusters.
• Extension discoverability: Search by description, not just name.
• Notification redesign: Cleaner, more consistent visuals.
• Duplicate installation detection: Helps users resolve conflicting Podman installs.
• Podman Engine 5.6 integrated.

These updates reflected increasing maturity, subtle but meaningful refinements that improved everyday workflows.

Broadening Horizons (September)​

September was a milestone month!

• The Podman Desktop community celebrated 3 million downloads 🎉
• The new Apple Container Extension was added to the extension catalog, bringing native Apple container support to Podman Desktop.

A month to remember - platform expansion, stability improvements, and community celebration all at once.

Heading into Fall (October)​

October brought Hacktoberfest 2025, along with new contributors and excitement.

v1.22 launched with user-focused enhancements:

• Explore Features Dashboard section for newcomers
• Switch Podman machines between rootless/rootful modes (macOS & Windows)
• Apply Kubernetes YAML files directly without saving locally
• Transparent proxy support
• Native ARM64 installer for Windows
• Wayland display fixes for better Linux compatibility

At this point, Podman Desktop was clearly maturing into a cross-platform, enterprise-ready tool.

Smooth Refinements with Big Upgrades (November)​

v1.23.1 delivered a balanced set of polished and powerful new capabilities:

• New Networks page for full network visibility and management
• Customizable dashboard & tables to match personal workflows
• Smarter Search: lookup by containers, images, pods, and volumes
• Clearer rootless/rootful indicators
• Podman Engine 5.7.0 with key security fixes
• Introduction of Managed configuration for team onboarding
• Automatic Docker context generation for each Podman machine

A clean, steady November release that unlocked more power under the hood.

🎉 Community Milestones​

• 7,000 Stargazers on GitHub
• 1,000+ Followers on LinkedIn

Both milestones reflect a thriving community and growing trust in Podman Desktop’s direction.

Capping Off the Year: Release 1.24​

The final release of the year, v1.24 wrapped up 2025 with UI enhancements and improved extension reliability, setting the foundation for the next phase of project growth.

These milestones highlight one thing: Podman Desktop has become a global, fast-growing, community-powered project.

Looking Ahead​

2025 was a defining year for Podman Desktop - showcasing the strength of open-source collaboration.

From new features and platform support to crossing 3 million downloads and welcoming new contributors, this year reflected tremendous community momentum.

As we step into 2026, we look forward to expanding integrations, growing the extension ecosystem, and making Podman Desktop the most accessible and open developer tool for container and Kubernetes workflows.

A heartfelt thank you to the Podman Desktop Team, contributors, and users worldwide for shaping the project.

Here’s to more containers, more creativity, and more collaboration ahead! 🚀

Podman Desktop 1.24 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Enterprise-managed default registries: Allow administrators to preconfigure default container registries and mirrors.
• Remote Podman connections visibility: Resource lists now include the connection name.
• Select build targets in Containerfile: Choose a specific build stage when working with multi-stage Containerfiles.

Release details​

Enterprise-managed default registries and mirrors​

Enterprises often use a set of specific registries as well as mirrors for security and performance. Administrators can now preconfigure default container registries and mirrors across their organization's deployment of Podman Desktop. This simplifies management by directing image pulls through internal registry mirrors or blocking access to specific registries, ensuring compliance and approved workflows. A specific configuration file will need to be configured, see the documentation here: Configuring default registries and mirrors.

Remote Podman connections visibility​

When dealing with multiple connections (e.g., Podman Remote), clearly identifying the source of your resources is crucial. The UI now enhances visibility by including the connection name in resource lists. For example, in the container list, the Environment column now clearly displays the Podman connection name, making it significantly easier to differentiate and manage resources across various remote container engines and endpoints.

Select build targets in Containerfile​

Building images with multiple targets in your Containerfile is now simpler. On the Build Image page, Podman Desktop now detects automatically the available stages, and a new dropdown menu lets you select the desired build target. This feature is equivalent to the --target option in the Podman CLI and simplifies complex multi-stage builds.

Podman kube play YAML deployment enhanced with 'replace' option​

For users applying YAML files via Podman Kube Play (https://docs.podman.io/en/v5.5.1/markdown/podman-kube-play.1.html), support for the replace option has been added. This offers more flexibility when updating resources, allowing for smoother deployments and modifications.

New task manager is now the default​

Discover the redesigned task manager, now the default experience in Podman Desktop. This update offers a more intuitive and efficient way to monitor and manage all your ongoing tasks, replacing the older Legacy Task Manager. You can access the new Task Manager by clicking on the bell icon in the bottom navigation bar. You'll find a streamlined interface that provides clearer insights into task status, progress, and historical information, making it easier than ever to keep track of your operations and quickly address any issues.

Performance improvement for Podman version check​

This version of Podman Desktop delivers improved performance and reduced resource consumption. We've implemented a caching mechanism for version checks. This enhancement significantly reduces background operations, leading to a faster, more responsive application experience and freeing up system resources for your other critical tasks.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• rauldsl in fix(gpu.md): update dnf commands and clarify GPU setup instructions

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat​

• feat(renderer): adding env column to podman pods by @axel7083 #15193
• feat(renderer): show container connection display name in environment column by @axel7083 #15027
• feat(podman kube play): support replace option by @axel7083 #15161
• feat(podman): add default registry loader on startup by @cdrage #15122
• feat(package: main): adding scripts/download-remote-extensions.ts by @axel7083 #15121
• feat: expose application name to extensions by @benoitf #15120
• feat(package: main): make ExtensionInstaller injectable by @axel7083 #15118
• feat(main/BuildImage/containerfile-parser): improve target detection by @simonrey1 #15107
• feat(managed-by): apply default settings on init by @cdrage #15089
• feat(main/BuilImage): add target name if any to the task title by @simonrey1 #15030
• feat(ui/Tooltip): support containerClass prop by @axel7083 #15028
• feat(BuildImage): add target dropdown by @simonrey1 #14982
• feat(BuildImage): expose method to extract targets from containerfile by @simonrey1 #14980
• feat: add UPDATING status to statusicon component by @bmahabirbu #14904
• feat: make the new TaskManager default & remove LegagyTaskManager by @axel7083 #14875
• feat(api): add connectionType discriminators to ProviderConnectionInfo types by @sAchin-680 #14839
• feat: add GUI label to for managed-by preferences by @cdrage #14767

fix​

• fix: allow to fetch extension from OCI registries with long segments by @benoitf #15191
• fix(renderer): remove default w-full on label by @axel7083 #15190
• fix(main): download-remote-extensions support tmp dir on different device than output by @axel7083 #15189
• fix(podman): see if podman is installed for default registries by @cdrage #15174
• fix(ci): always run testing-prerelease release job to allow logic inside by @odockal #15149
• fix: remove kubernetesReadNamespacedPod.error telemetry by @feloy #15139
• fix: env. var. CI should be tested when in lowercase due to powershel… by @odockal #15097
• fix: updated the network create icon by @bmahabirbu #15058
• fix(storybook): add text-base (12px) to html by @vancura #15057
• fix(renderer/Label): text overflow by @axel7083 #15055
• fix(renderer): use min-w and min-h for dimension in ProviderInfoCircle by @axel7083 #15054
• fix(types/ContainerGroupPartInfoUI): incorrect optional properties by @axel7083 #15023
• fix: fix lock file by @jeffmaury #14939
• fix(extension: docker): incorrect path for @podman-desktop/api mock alias by @axel7083 #14899
• fix(gpu.md): update dnf commands and clarify GPU setup instructions by @rauldsl #14897
• fix: update labels for WSL and Hyper-V machines by @jeffmaury #14874
• fix: updated podman machine 5.7.0 manifest by @gastoner #14860

chore​

• chore: store catalog extension url in product.json by @benoitf #15202
• chore(product): store telemetry key in product.json file by @benoitf #15200
• chore: mock env.appName for extension unit tests by @benoitf #15196
• chore: add usage of env.appName in extension by @benoitf #15194
• chore: updated reddit link in release.md by @rujutashinde #15184
• chore(maintainers): add simonrey1 by @simonrey1 #15162
• chore(main/extension-loader): ensure path exist before readdir by @axel7083 #15158
• chore: add matt to maintainers by @Firewall #15157
• chore(deps): update mdast-util-to-hast to v13.2.1 by @benoitf #15156
• chore(ci): delete the tag and release of testing-builds if on of the … by @odockal #15145
• chore: add network create to navigation.ts and update route by @bmahabirbu #15137
• chore: use product.name rather than Podman Desktop by @benoitf #15110
• chore: include product.json in the final assembly by @benoitf #15109
• chore(ci): disallow daily testing build on forks by @odockal #15101
• chore(deps): bump node-forge from v1.3.1 to v1.3.2 by @benoitf #15099
• chore: extract constants to product.json by @benoitf #15095
• chore(e2e): add github token to podman installation steps by @danivilla9 #15066
• chore(deps): update js-yaml 3.14.1 to v3.14.2 by @benoitf #15039
• chore: moved searchbar out of experimental by @gastoner #15038
• chore(deps): switch to tmp v0.2.5 by @benoitf #15022
• chore(deps): update on-headers to a non-cve version by @benoitf #15020
• chore(deps): upgrade js-yaml to a non-cve version by @benoitf #15019
• chore(deps): update glob to a non-CVE version by @benoitf #15018
• chore(colors): add the neutral Tailwind color palette by @vancura #15015
• chore: update LFX badges in README.md by @benoitf #14998
• chore(guidelines): add example difference between waitFor and waitUntil by @simonrey1 #14992
• chore(main/inversify): add ipcHandle to injectables by @simonrey1 #14979
• chore(main/image build): allow passing target when building image by @simonrey1 #14970
• chore(website): added id for the community events section by @rujutashinde #14958
• chore: populate global mock of the extension API by @benoitf #14938
• chore: add task issue template by @deboer-tim #14918
• chore: use static delta when downloading flathub freeplatform sdk by @benoitf #14909
• chore(deps): bump vitest to v4 by @axel7083 #14898
• chore: remove enhancement template by @deboer-tim #14896
• chore: updated release.md file by @gastoner #14873
• chore: add github issue types to templates by @deboer-tim #14818
• chore: added release notes for 1.23 by @gastoner #14817
• chore: enable async keyword usage in svelte by @benoitf #14584

docs​

• docs(settings): update to say %USERPROFILE% not %APPDATA% by @cdrage #15205
• docs(managed-by): elaborate more on managed-by config settings by @cdrage #15199
• docs(code-guideline): do not use code in Svelte templates by @feloy #15116
• docs: add information regarding registries.defaults by @cdrage #15075
• docs: add managed-by GUI label information by @cdrage #15070
• docs(blog): added boost your performance with search bar blog post by @gastoner #14746
• docs: add documentation for managed-by config and settings config by @cdrage #14367
• docs: added a procedure to import Kubernetes contexts by @shipsing #14104

test​

• chore(test): push manifest to auth registry by @cbr7 #15159
• chore(test): enabling test suite on linux by @cbr7 #15108
• chore(test): refactoring podman machine onboarding test suite by @cbr7 #15102
• chore(test): extend tasks-page with new functionality by @ScrewTSW #15088
• chore(test): some refactoring of test framework and adding a new test by @cbr7 #15082
• test(extension/podman): check telemetry sent when error on check disguised podman Mac by @simonrey1 #15053
• chore(test): initial set of e2e tests for networks page by @cbr7 #15045
• test(VolumesList): try to stabilize by @simonrey1 #15031
• chore(test): wait for podman machine running state before finishing by @cbr7 #15026
• chore(test): remove unnecessary scrolling which is causing flakyness by @cbr7 #15013
• chore(test): waiting for element attachment to DOM by @cbr7 #14994
• test(renderer/VolumesList): try to stabilize test by @simonrey1 #14993
• chore(test): some refactoring for delete podman machine by @cbr7 #14988
• chore(test): use koji repo for latest Podman and run e2e tests on Fedora 43 by @amisskii #14978
• test(e2e): swap external extensions for internal ones by @danivilla9 #14975
• test(stability): replace waitFor with waitUntil when boolean by @simonrey1 #14974
• test(renderer/ImageList): avoid error logs in test by @simonrey1 #14969
• chore(test): fixing some flakyness issues by @cbr7 #14967
• test(ContainerList): try to stabilize test in ContainerList by @simonrey1 #14941
• test(renderer): reuse existing mock for window.showMessageBox by @simonrey1 #14940
• chore(test): updating hyper-V naming in test framework by @cbr7 #14937
• test(ContainerList): try to stabilize test in ContainerList by @simonrey1 #14923
• test(renderer/KubePlayYAML): try to address flakiness by @axel7083 #14919
• test(renderer/ContainerList): use waitFor syntax & reduce timeout for performance by @simonrey1 #14895
• test(renderer): faster debounce stores every 10 ms in test if not specified by @simonrey1 #14894
• chore(test): increase timeout for better cicd handling by @cbr7 #14868

refactor​

• refactor(package: main): use object for analyzeExtension function parameters by @axel7083 #15142
• refactor(extension: podman): move calcWinPipeName function to WinPlatform class by @simonrey1 #15068
• refactor(color-registry): update color registration logic by @vancura #15050
• refactor(renderer/Label): migrate to Svelte5 by @axel7083 #15029
• refactor: do not call a method when iterating elements, ensure it's computed before by @benoitf #15025
• refactor(renderer): factorise environment columns by @axel7083 #15024
• refactor(extension/podman): update test condition by @benoitf #14991
• refactor(extension: podman): move createProvider logic to a dedicated class by @axel7083 #14977
• refactor(extension: podman): use vitest v4 syntax in podman-machine-stream.spec.ts by @axel7083 #14954
• refactor(extension-registries): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14952
• refactor(extension-podman-docker-context): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14951
• refactor(extension-kubectl-cli): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14949
• refactor(extension-docker): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14948
• refactor(extension-kind): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14947
• refactor(extension-podman): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14946
• refactor(extension-compose): reuse global mock for @podman-desktop/api by @benoitf #14943
• refactor(github-workflow): use a single workflow to publish to npmjs by @benoitf #14920
• refactor(main/proxy-system.spec.ts): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14917
• refactor(main/filesystem-monitoring.spec.ts): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14916
• refactor(main/devtools-manager.spec.ts): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14915
• refactor(main/kubernetes): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14914
• refactor(main/extension-installer.spec.ts): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14913
• refactor(package: renderer): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14912
• refactor(package: preload-webview): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14908
• refactor(extension: podman): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14903
• refactor(extension: kubectl-cli): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14902
• refactor(extension: kind): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14901
• refactor(extension: compose): use vitest v4 compatible syntax by @axel7083 #14900
• refactor(extension: podman): caching mechanism for podman --version by @axel7083 #14757

Search Bar​

The Search Bar (previously known as the Command Palette) is a powerful, keyboard-first feature that brings everything in Podman Desktop just a few keystrokes away. Located directly in the title bar, it provides unified access to commands, documentation, and navigation across your entire workspace.

Enabling the Feature​

To enable the Search Bar:

1. Navigate to Settings > Preferences > Appearance.
2. Find Search Bar in the experimental features section.
3. Enable it to see the search button appear in your title bar.

Once enabled, the traditional title text is replaced with a compact search button, maximizing your workspace while keeping powerful functionality at your fingertips.

Four Search Modes​

The Search Bar offers four distinct modes, each optimized for different tasks:

1. All (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)​

The default mode searches across everything - commands, documentation, containers, images, pods, and navigation pages. Perfect when you know what you want but aren't sure where to find it.

2. Commands (F1 or type >)​

Execute any available command directly. Simply type to filter through available commands and press Enter to execute. This mode supports command enablement and context, showing only currently available commands.

3. Documentation (Cmd/Ctrl + K)​

Quickly search through Podman Desktop's documentation. Find help articles, guides, and references without leaving the application. Each result shows the category and description to help you find exactly what you need.

4. Go To (Cmd/Ctrl + F)​

Navigate instantly to any resource in your environment:

• Containers - Jump directly to any running or stopped container
• Images - Access image details in one keystroke
• Pods - Navigate to pod management pages
• Volumes - View and manage volumes quickly
• Pages - Access any application page (Dashboard, Settings, Extensions, etc.)

Keyboard Navigation​

The Search Bar is designed for maximum efficiency:

• Tab - Switch between search modes
• ↑/↓ Arrow Keys - Navigate through results
• Enter - Select and execute the highlighted item
• Escape - Close the search palette

All interactions are keyboard-driven, meaning you can accomplish complex tasks without ever touching your mouse.

Why Use the Search Bar?​

• Speed - Access any feature or resource in seconds
• Discovery - Find commands and features you didn't know existed
• Context-Aware - Only shows relevant commands based on your current context

Try It Today​

Enable the Search Bar in your Podman Desktop settings and experience a faster, more efficient workflow. We'd love to hear your feedback in our GitHub Discussion.

Happy containerizing! 🚀

Podman Desktop 1.23 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Dedicated network page: Manage networks on their own page. Configure networks entirely without touching the terminal.
• Customizable columns and dashboard sections: Show only what matters to you. Rearrange columns and sections to your liking.
• Enhanced search: Find containers, images, and documentation faster without hunting through menus.
• Added rootless or rootful indicator to Podman machines: Adds a visual indication in the 'Resources' section of whether a Podman machine is rootful or rootless.
• Support for a managed configuration: IT teams can deploy pre-configured settings organization-wide. Administrators get consistent, ready-to-be-used Podman Desktop with managed settings already set up.
• Created Docker context for Podman machine: Improved compatibility with Docker contexts.

Release details​

Podman network support​

This release introduces a dedicated network page that brings Podman network management directly into Podman Desktop's UI. Previously, managing networks required using the command-line interface, but now you can handle all your networking needs through the new network page.

The network page provides comprehensive visibility into your container networks, displaying essential information including network IDs, names, drivers, and their associated container engine environments.

This feature is particularly valuable when working with complex multi-container applications that require isolated network environments, or when you need to configure custom network settings (such as DNS) for your containers.

Seet he podman network command for more information.

Customizable columns and dashboard sections​

The new layout manager feature allows users to customize their dashboard sections and table columns to match their workflow preferences. Users can now reorder dashboard sections, show or hide specific table columns, and tailor their view to display only the most relevant information for their tasks.

Enhanced search​

The search bar has been enhanced with algorithmic text highlighting, quick navigation to application sections, and the ability to search for Podman resources (containers, images, pods, volumes) directly. The search bar now provides a command palette-like experience for faster navigation throughout the application.

Share your thoughts on this component on our GitHub discussion.

Added rootless or rootful indicator to Podman machines​

Podman can run with or without root privileges, in Podman Desktop we received feedback that this nuance was not displayed in the UI, leading sometimes to some issues!

We've listened! We thank those who have used our built-in feedback functionality and submitted feedback.

To address this aspect following user feedback we added an indicator inside the Settings > Resources page to properly display if a machine is rootless or not.

A visual indicator now shows whether each Podman machine is running in rootless or rootful mode in the resources section. This helps users quickly identify the execution mode of their machines, making it easier to diagnose permission-related issues and follow security best practices.

See how you can enable/disable root privileges by editing your Podman machine.

Update Podman to v5.7.0​

Updated the Podman engine to version 5.7.0. This update fixes one critical bug CVE-2025-52881 as well as adding multiple features and bug fixes. Such as adding enhanced security support for the remote Podman client and podman system service API server, which now supports encrypting connections with TLS and mTLS, including client authentication by certificate; the podman system connection add command has been updated to use this capability when creating connections to TCP sockets.

Check out the Podman 5.7 release.

Support for a managed configuration​

Podman Desktop now supports managed configuration. Users can add a “managed-by” configuration file to enforce specific settings. This allows system administrators to apply configurations from a global system file. With this release, administrators can deploy a managed settings file to a predefined system location, enabling centralized control over Podman Desktop configurations across an entire organization.

Check out more details in this demo done by @cdrage:

Created Docker context for Podman machine​

Podman Desktop now automatically creates a Docker context for each registered Podman machine, improving interoperability with Docker tooling. Each context is prefixed with podman- and derived from the Podman machine name, allowing users to seamlessly switch between contexts using the standard docker context use command.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• renner0e in chore: upgrade flatpak runtime to 25.08

• sAchin-680 in refactor(renderer): rename 'Play Kubernetes YAML' page to 'Podman Kube Play' #14193

• vimode in feat: add podman version update workflow

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat 💡​

• feat(feedback): add design category for the feedback form by @jiridostal #14791
• feat: route with typed parameters by @feloy #14782
• feat(color-palette): add new spinner component colors by @vancura #14745
• feat: add scrollback configuration option for terminal instances by @ThanosTsiamis #14703
• feat(extensions/podman): add telemetry logger to notifications by @simonrey1 #14589
• feat(ui: table): adding optional label prop by @axel7083 #14516
• feat: add getManagedDefaultsDirectory() to Directories by @cdrage #14478
• feat: added telemetry to searchbar by @gastoner #14476
• feat: filter catalog extensions by @feloy #14457
• feat(Icon): added support for img component by @gastoner #14423
• feat(packages/api): introduce IAsyncDisposable interface by @axel7083 #14420
• feat: add network list page by @SoniaSandler #14366
• feat(extension: podman): introduce InversifyBinding class by @axel7083 #14312
• feat: add network create page by @bmahabirbu #14284
• feat: add API to Docker extension by @jeffmaury #14282
• feat: added searchbar text highliting by @gastoner #14271
• feat: add podman version update workflow by @vimode #14253
• feat: added component for handling enums for booleans by @MarsKubeX #14245
• feat: added entries from navigation to searchbar by @gastoner #14234
• feat: add navigate to provider new connection to API by @feloy #14227
• feat: add getKubernetesProviders to api by @feloy #14225
• feat(imageList): Show the architecture of the images in the image list by @simonrey1 #14194
• feat: added basic go to content for podman resources by @gastoner #14192
• feat: update podman to v5.6.2 by @benoitf #14169
• feat: implement DevTools lifecycle management to prevent app crashes by @vzhukovs #14112
• feat: added visual indication if a podman machine is rootless or rootful by @MarsKubeX #14076
• feat(docs): added generating tutorial and docs json files by @gastoner #14073
• feat: added layout manager backend by @gastoner #13772
• feat: added Layout Manager to UI lib by @gastoner #13771
• feat: added callbacks to table component for layout manager by @gastoner #13770
• feat: added support for layout manager in DashboardPage by @gastoner #13768
• feat(telemetry): report usage of custom registry certificates by @vzhukovs #13683
• feat: docs tab content by @gastoner #13661
• feat: create Docker context for Podman machine by @jeffmaury #12126

fix 🔨​

• fix: remove quotes for Hide menu by @jeffmaury #14808
• fix: folder name should match application id by @benoitf #14783
• fix(preferences): replace share icon with info icon by @vancura #14733
• fix(extension/podman): extract + memoize user admin check by @simonrey1 #14722
• fix(podman): disable podman update when there are multiple installations by @jiridostal #14701
• fix(extension/podman): extract + memoize hyper-v installed check by @simonrey1 #14699
• fix(extensions/podman): inject WinPlatform and use the existing preflight checks by @simonrey1 #14692
• fix(extensions/podman): memoize WinMemoryCheck by @simonrey1 #14670
• fix(extensions/podman): memoize WinVersionCheck by @simonrey1 #14669
• fix(extensions/podman): memoize WSL2Check by @simonrey1 #14668
• fix(extensions/podman): memoize WSLVersionCheck by @simonrey1 #14667
• fix: extensions.onDidChange triggers when extensions are initially installed by @feloy #14647
• fix: More robust detection of multiple podman installs by @jiridostal #14588
• fix(plugin): improves port validation and error handling in getFreePort method by @vzhukovs #14586
• fix(renderer/PodActions): update to Svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #14582
• fix: unit test is missing mock on matchMedia by @benoitf #14560
• fix(kind): add check for waiting coredns to be ready when creating a kind cluster by @MarsKubeX #14532
• fix(ui: table): collapse icon is incorrect when the item do not have a name by @axel7083 #14512
• fix: addressed kind error msg showing for multi-vm by @bmahabirbu #14496
• fix(searchbar): removed background for highlited items by @gastoner #14485
• fix: a note about the issue when running Podman Desktop on Linux with Wayland by @dgolovin #14415
• fix: include XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11 to flatpak build file by @odockal #14383
• fix: volume route by @gastoner #14325
• fix: broken podman-cli extension podman installation discovery on unix/macos by @ScrewTSW #14313
• fix: migrate Tooltip component to Floating UI for proper positioning by @vzhukovs #14246
• fix(docker-compatibility): do not show notification if status cannot be acquired by @simonrey1 #14226
• fix: address unhandled race condition for logs to console after windo… by @bmahabirbu #14093
• fix: add windows uninstaller script to remove startup entry by @dgolovin #14066

chore ✅​

• chore(flathub): update pnpm version used in podman desktop by @benoitf #14811
• chore: use back the validation method by @benoitf #14807
• chore(deps): use latest version of pnpm (v10.20) by @benoitf #14786
• chore(deps): ensure dompurify is up-to-date by @benoitf #14784
• chore: add telemetry for explore feature tiles by @bmahabirbu #14775
• chore: add telemetry for managed and locked configuration by @SoniaSandler #14768
• chore: update docusaurus to v3.9.2 by @benoitf #14756
• chore: fix pnpm-lock file by @benoitf #14755
• chore(extension: podman): remove unused code by @axel7083 #14731
• chore: upgrade flatpak runtime to 25.08 by @renner0e #14707
• chore(extension/podman): rename file having hyperv to hyper-v by @simonrey1 #14704
• chore(extension/podman): introduce memoized base check by @simonrey1 #14666
• chore: update explore features context values on init and add a store by @SoniaSandler #14664
• chore: fixed insecure dialog visibility by @gastoner #14662
• chore: added searchbar image by @gastoner #14642
• chore(preferences): make task progress in status bar stable by @axel7083 #14640
• chore: fix linting for prefer-optional-chain eslint rule by @SoniaSandler #14623
• chore: when retrieving a configuration value, check locked and managed-by values by @cdrage #14616
• chore(extensions/podman): send to telemetry when mac cannot get disguised status by @simonrey1 #14612
• chore(extensions): suggest extensions for Visual Studio Code by @simonrey1 #14611
• chore: include svelte configuration in eslint parser for svelte by @benoitf #14571
• chore(vscode): new imports suggested by VS Code's should use non-relative paths by @simonrey1 #14570
• chore(extension: podman): adding missing copyright by @axel7083 #14537
• chore(extensions/podman): init inversify checkers by @simonrey1 #14486
• chore(extensions/podman): inject WinPlatform in extension by @simonrey1 #14474
• chore: remove duplicate disposable interface by @axel7083 #14473
• chore: remove duplicated entries in lock file by @benoitf #14472
• chore(extensions/podman): move constants to dedicated file by @simonrey1 #14454
• chore(extensions/podman): add inversify annotations by @simonrey1 #14441
• chore: added dashboard sections to dashboard registry by @gastoner #14439
• chore: add Network actions by @SoniaSandler #14425
• chore(extension/podman): typo by @simonrey1 #14379
• chore(searchbar): changes order of result when showing all items by @gastoner #14344
• chore: add removeNetwork and updateNetwork methods by @SoniaSandler #14336
• chore: moved pod info to api folder by @gastoner #14326
• chore: updated navigation routes by @gastoner #14322
• chore: add "locked.json" to managed-by by @cdrage #14316
• chore(extension: podman): adding /@/ path alias by @axel7083 #14309
• chore(extension: podman): update tsconfig with inversify requirement by @axel7083 #14306
• chore(extension: podman): adding inversify dependency to package.json by @axel7083 #14305
• chore(extensions/podman): introduce skeleton classes for handling platform (win, mac, linux) specific checks by @simonrey1 #14300
• chore: update to kubernetes client v1.4.0 and remove patch by @feloy #14270
• chore(storybook): update Storybook and addon-svelte-csf by @vancura #14244
• chore: use mockResolvedValue / mockReturn in some tests by @simonrey1 #14236
• chore: renames layout editor/manager to list organizer by @gastoner #14235
• chore: update license to correct one in website FAQ by @SoniaSandler #14199
• chore(search-bar): reverted commit bfb30c6 by @gastoner #14161
• chore: use state.snapshot to pass provider to load images by @SoniaSandler #14150
• chore: changed layout editor icon by @gastoner #14138
• chore(website): github stars dark mode by @statickidz #14124
• chore(website): added blog for hacktoberfest participation by @rujutashinde #14042
• chore: load 'managed by' default-settings.json into configuration scope by @cdrage #13981
• chore: added icons to searchbar by @gastoner #13960
• chore: added support for layout manager component by @gastoner #13769

test 🚦​

• chore(test): waiting for podman machine startup after failure by @cbr7 #14810
• chore(test): remove unused variables from the Testing Farm gha workflow by @amisskii #14793
• fix(test): adjust timeout to accommodate all wait in the test by @odockal #14771
• refactor(test): change the way to wait for a condition in ContainerList.spec.ts by @benoitf #14742
• refactor(test): make command palette test more robust by @benoitf #14711
• refactor(tests): make test of ContainerDetailsLogsClear more robust by @benoitf #14710
• refactor(tests): make Appearance.spec.ts test more robust by @benoitf #14709
• refactor(tests): use proper type for fs.promises.readdir return type by @benoitf #14708
• chore(test): use latest Podman version in Testing Farm e2e workflow by @amisskii #14691
• chore(test): better handling for volume check by @cbr7 #14688
• fix(test): extend timeout for onboarding screen loading by @odockal #14686
• test(extensions/podman): memoize VirtualMachinePlatformCheck by @simonrey1 #14672
• test(extensions/podman): memoize WinBitCheck by @simonrey1 #14671
• test(extension: podman): init inversify in beforeEach in extension.spec.ts by @axel7083 #14643
• test(extension/podman): add UT for telemetry when mac not disguised error by @simonrey1 #14641
• test(e2e): add podman machine privileges check by @danivilla9 #14610
• chore(test): set test suite to be retried once on failure by @cbr7 #14594
• chore(test): adding smoke tests for windows in pr check by @cbr7 #14581
• chore(test): adding aria-label to error message by @cbr7 #14564
• chore(test): skip test in macos cicd pipeline by @cbr7 #14557
• chore(test): dont try to install on mac due to admin prompt request by @cbr7 #14513
• chore(test): ensure button enabling uses custom timeout by @cbr7 #14510
• chore(test): add proxy smoke e2e tests by @odockal #14490
• chore(test): run testing farm e2e tests on nightly basis by @amisskii #14487
• chore(test): better handling for container stop state by @cbr7 #14449
• chore(test): ensure pod cleanup before failure check by @cbr7 #14435
• chore(test): unskip podman compose test on macos by @amisskii #14386
• chore(test): try to detect bad machine state and heal it by @cbr7 #14360
• chore(test): extend timeout for onboarding where exts. load up by @odockal #14349
• test(e2e): add preferences text e2e test by @danivilla9 #14347
• chore(test): move tmt folder to tests folder by @amisskii #14345
• chore(test): add nonblocking k8s sanity tests to pr check by @cbr7 #14324
• chore(test): add a new e2e test for podman kube play from scratch option by @amisskii #14315
• chore(test): remove/refactor deprecated code for playing yaml files to Kubernetes runtime by @amisskii #14314
• chore(test): try to install cli tool before test suite by @cbr7 #14289
• chore(test): skip test when api quota is exceeded by @cbr7 #14281
• chore(test): revert change due to issue still existing on cicd by @cbr7 #14276
• chore(test): check rate limit flag in beforeEach hook by @cbr7 #14250
• chore(test): validate rate limit before downloading cli tool by @cbr7 #14211

docs 📖​

• docs: added a troubleshooting section to the macOS page by @shipsing #14787
• docs: corrected the installation instructions on Windows by @shipsing #14663
• docs: corrected the procedure to install PD on mac by @shipsing #14609
• docs(code-guidelines): add guideline for path aliases in imports by @simonrey1 #14580
• docs: add section around the usage of fake timers in rendered unit tests by @benoitf #14558
• docs: fix a typo in index.md (Kubernetes/Existing Kubernetes) by @Aayushyamaan-Shah #14368
• docs: updated the sections referencing the Podman Kube Play feature by @shipsing #14323
• docs: add page about build and test with lima by @afbjorklund #14251
• docs: code guideline to mock a component, with bindable prop by @feloy #14249
• docs: update pnpm version requirement to v10.x by @benoitf #14023

refactor 🔄​

• refactor: add protocol when using the validator isURL utility for adding a registry host by @benoitf #14761
• refactor(configuration): replace node:fs with node:fs/promises by @cdrage #14759
• refactor(extensions/podman): use constant in tests by @simonrey1 #14726
• refactor(extension/podman): move podman desktop elevated check to Base Check by @simonrey1 #14721
• refactor(vitest.config): replace workspace by projects by @benoitf #14712
• refactor(extension/podman): move hyper-v running check to Base Check by @simonrey1 #14697
• refactor(extension: podman): remove isHyperVEnabled in extension.ts by @simonrey1 #14696
• refactor(NetworksList.svelte): adding key prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14695
• refactor(extensions/podman): use mockResolvedValue helper in tests by @simonrey1 #14693
• refactor(extension/podman): move url and title of doc to constants by @simonrey1 #14689
• refactor(extension: podman): replace isWslEnabled with WinPlatform#isWslEnabled by @axel7083 #14674
• refactor(extension: podman): inject ProviderCleanup to PodmanInstall by @axel7083 #14659
• refactor(extension: podman): inject platform specific class for ProvderCleanup by @axel7083 #14645
• refactor(extension: podman): inject Installer to PodmanInstall by @axel7083 #14644
• refactor(renderer: ListTable): adding label prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14639
• refactor(renderer: VolumesList): adding label prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14638
• refactor(renderer: TaskManagerTable): adding label prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14637
• refactor(renderer: PodsList): adding label prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14636
• refactor(renderer: ImagesList): adding label prop to table usage by @axel7083 #14635
• refactor(renderer): migrate KubePlayYAML.svelte to Svelte5 by @axel7083 #14633
• refactor(renderer: ContainerList.svelte): adding label function to Table usage by @axel7083 #14565
• refactor: use advanceTime option in fakeTimers in renderer unit tests by @benoitf #14559
• refactor(svelte-config): externalize the svelte config to a separate file by @benoitf #14549
• refactor(extension: podman): create InstallerSymbol for binding platform-specific installer by @axel7083 #14544
• refactor(extension: podman): making PodmanCleanupWindows injectable by @axel7083 #14543
• refactor(extension: podman): making PodmanCleanupMacOS injectable by @axel7083 #14542
• refactor(extension: podman): making MacOSInstaller injectable by @axel7083 #14538
• refactor(extension: podman): make WinInstaller injectable by @axel7083 #14536
• refactor(renderer: TableList): adding key props to Table usage by @axel7083 #14518
• refactor(renderer: PortForwardingList.svelte): adding key props to table usage by @axel7083 #14508
• refactor(renderer: TaskManagerTable.svelte): adding key props to table usage by @axel7083 #14507
• refactor(renderer: VolumesList.svelte): adding key props to table usage by @axel7083 #14506
• refactor(renderer: PodsList.svelte): adding key props to table usage by @axel7083 #14505
• refactor(renderer: ImagesList.svelte): adding key props to table usage by @axel7083 #14504
• refactor(extensions: podman): adding win-related checks to WinPlatform by @axel7083 #14491
• refactor(extensions/podman): extract init of Inversify for test purpose by @simonrey1 #14458
• refactor(extensions/podman): move types to dedicated file by @simonrey1 #14452
• refactor(extensions/podman): bind in inversify with others by @simonrey1 #14451
• refactor: replacing hardcoded section with registry based aproach by @gastoner #14440
• refactor(Dashboard): moved providers to separate file by @gastoner #14438
• refactor: extensions filtering by @feloy #14422
• refactor(extension/podman): init test class in before each by @simonrey1 #14364
• refactor(ImageActions): switched to derived from onMount by @gastoner #14343
• refactor: migrate pod details to svelte5 by @gastoner #14331
• refactor: migrated volume details to svelte5 by @gastoner #14330
• refactor: migrated container details to svelte5 by @gastoner #14329
• refactor: moved logic to reactive derived by @gastoner #14328
• refactor(extensions/podman): change case for macOS by @simonrey1 #14311
• refactor(extension: podman): move windows related checks to src/checks/windows by @axel7083 #14299
• refactor(extension: podman): remove unnecessary installers map in PodmanInstall by @simonrey1 #14280
• refactor(renderer): rename 'Play Kubernetes YAML' page to 'Podman Kube Play' #14193 by @sAchin-680 #14261
• refactor: use mockResolvedValue / mockReturn in some tests by @simonrey1 #14241

Podman Desktop 1.22 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release introduces exciting new features, improvements and bug fixes:

• Explore Features Section on the Dashboard: Accelerates your onboarding experience #13776
• Switching Podman Machines Between Rootless and Rootful (macOS and Windows Only): Simplifies Podman machine configuration #12781
• Apply Kubernetes YAML Files with Ease: Allows you to apply YAML without creating a file in the local filesystem #13751
• Transparent Proxy Support: Configures your CA certificates for all HTTP/HTTPS requests to avoid self signed certificate errors #13789
• Include ARM64 Podman Installer for Windows: Provides a Podman installer for Windows running on the ARM64 platform #13815
• Podman Desktop Main Window Display Issue on Linux with Wayland: Workaround for running Podman Desktop binary on Linux with Wayland #14387

Release details​

Explore Features Section on the Dashboard​

The new Explore Features section on the Podman Desktop Dashboard helps you quickly discover and use key features, accelerating your onboarding experience. From this intuitive section, you can easily:

• Create containers
• Manage Kubernetes resources
• Browse the Extensions Catalog
• Configure Docker compatibility

Switching Podman Machines Between Rootless and Rootful (macOS and Windows Only)​

Podman allows containers to run in rootful (privileged) or rootless (non-privileged) modes, balancing security, flexibility, and system access. Now you can toggle an existing Podman machine between these modes using a simple “Run with root privileges” switch in the UI, eliminating the need to recreate the machine.

Apply Kubernetes YAML Files with Ease​

The new 'Create File from Scratch' option on the Play Kubernetes YAML page provides an integrated text editor where you can write YAML from scratch or paste existing YAML artifacts. With syntax highlighting and validation, the editor ensures accurate YAML creation and reduces deployment errors. To use it, navigate to the Play Kubernetes YAML page, select 'Create File from Scratch', paste or write your YAML, and click 'Apply' to deploy to your cluster. This enhancement simplifies Kubernetes resource management, enabling developers to deploy pods, services, or other resources efficiently in both local and remote cluster environments.

Transparent Proxy Support​

To ensure applications work seamlessly with transparent proxies, developers must configure the client environment appropriately. This typically involves adding the transparent proxy’s CA certificate to the system’s certificate store. Podman Desktop now leverages these CA certificates for HTTPS requests, eliminating the Self signed certificate in certificate chain error when downloading CLI tools or interacting with services outside the local network. This enhancement simplifies workflows in enterprise environments with transparent proxies, ensuring smooth access to external resources and streamlined CLI tool management.

Include arm64 Podman Installer for Windows​

Starting with Podman v5.5, native ARM64 binaries are available for Windows, enabling better performance and compatibility on ARM-based devices. Podman Desktop now includes both ARM64 and AMD64 Podman installers, automatically selecting the appropriate version based on your system architecture. This enhancement ensures a seamless setup experience for Windows users on modern ARM64 devices.

Podman Desktop Main Window Display Issue on Linux with Wayland​

A known bug #14387 in Podman Desktop may prevent the main window from displaying after start on Linux systems running Wayland, due to a regression issue #48430 in Electron where the ready-to-show event fails to trigger correctly. As a workaround, users running binaries directly can set the environment variable XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11 in the same command line (e.g., XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11 podman-desktop) to force the application to use the XWayland (X11 backend) within a Wayland session, ensuring proper window rendering. This is necessary because the user environment may already have XDG_SESSION_TYPE set to wayland. This workaround is not required for Flatpak packages, as XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11 is automatically added during Flatpak execution, making them unaffected by this regression.

Community Thank You​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better.

We received pull requests from the following new contributors:

• samdoran in docs: use unambiguous name for Apple silicon in GPU docs
• castrojo in docs: add LFX insights badges to readme
• MariaLeonova in chore(docs): update README.md to include social media badges
• Tanmayshi in feat: use min-h-screen for downloads page layout

We worked closely with the following contributors to resolve the reported issue:

• clement-brodu in Unable to download docker-compose binary: HttpError: self signed certificate in certificate chain
• despotes in Unable to download docker-compose binary: HttpError: self signed certificate in certificate chain

Final Notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available in the 1.22.0 milestone.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed Release Changelog​

feat​

• feat: detect podman-compose installation before trying to install docker-compose by @benoitf #14108
• feat(ui): make Input component expose type in props by @axel7083 #13953
• feat: use min-h-screen for downloads page layout by @Tanmayshi #13831
• feat: allow to declare properties using password formatting by @benoitf #13801
• feat: add explore features section in the Dashboard page by @SoniaSandler #13776
• feat(extensions/kind): update projectcontour to v1.32.1 by @Blaimi #13774
• feat: added new way how to apply YAML by @gastoner #13751
• feat: added xdg directory specification for linux by @MarsKubeX #13703
• feat(extension-api): adding path property to CliToolInfo by @axel7083 #13656
• feat(extension-api): adding inspectPod method by @axel7083 #13632
• feat: adds tabs to global searchbar by @gastoner #13629
• feat: added global searchbar by @gastoner #13618
• feat(renderer): update ContainerList to Svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #13391
• feat(cli-tools): install latest version without asking to select one by @dgolovin #13030
• feat: support routing to experimental features page from podman-desktop:// protocol by @SoniaSandler #12809
• feat: allow changing between rootless and rootful connection for an existing Podman machine by @SoniaSandler #12781

fix​

• fix: e2e test fails to push image to remote cr with new name by @dgolovin #14053
• fix(extension: podman): powershell should use absolute path for whoami binary by @axel7083 #14028
• fix(podman): display path for multiple installation of podman by @jiridostal #13985
• fix: wrong behaviour expanding preferences menu from expander icon by @MarsKubeX #13979
• fix: wrong string for navigation when image has no name by @MarsKubeX #13973
• fix(typography): correct incorrect use of question marks by @vancura #13962
• fix(windows): fixed minimizing the app during startup by @gastoner #13958
• fix(website): replace expired linkedin image with gravatar by @axel7083 #13945
• fix: hide kind create cluster button when podman vm is off by @bmahabirbu #13924
• fix(ui): adding missing mandatory children prop in Link.spec.ts by @axel7083 #13913
• fix(renderer): svelte-check errors by @axel7083 #13893
• fix(renderer/FilteredEmptyScreen): migrate to Svelte5 by @simonrey1 #13888
• fix: https protocol detection in fetch proxy wrapper by @dgolovin #13874
• fix(extension: podman): remove unused mock by @axel7083 #13840
• fix(tray): polish the low-res icons by @vancura #13838
• fix(icons): fix various alignment inconsistencies in loading icons by @jiridostal #13812
• fix: avoid propagating event of PasswordInput component for show/hide by @benoitf #13799
• fix: always use certs for fetch/http(s) to work w/ transparent proxy by @dgolovin #13789
• fix: configuration not detected by handler by @gastoner #13756
• fix(renderer): update SaveImages to svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #13722
• fix(renderer): update RunImage to svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #13721
• fix: update pnpm for stability by @simonrey1 #13717
• fix(renderer): update PullImage to svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #13714
• fix(renderer): copy object to avoid error when opening Files tab of an Image by @simonrey1 #13712
• fix(renderer): import image pass snapshot so selectedProvider can be cloned by @simonrey1 #13708
• fix(renderer): update LoadImages and RecommendedRegistry to svelte 5 by @simonrey1 #13706
• fix: call extension loader dispose specifically to fix stack trace on quit by @bmahabirbu #13579

chore​

• chore(tray): add accessible status icons by @vancura #14114
• chore: simplify mocking by @benoitf #14107
• chore: add commitlint to its group by @deboer-tim #14077
• chore: change configuration registry init to async by @cdrage #14041
• chore: add a next identifier by @benoitf #14029
• chore(renderer): migrate tooltip.svelte to svelte 5 by @MarsKubeX #14026
• chore(renderer): rename the Play Kubernetes YAML by Podman Kube Play by @axel7083 #13976
• chore: fix timezone issue of the test by @benoitf #13967
• chore: send provider status update event and check lifecycle methods for tray menu by @SoniaSandler #13966
• chore(searchbar): disabled go to option by @gastoner #13961
• chore(build): refactor electron-builder config by @odockal #13950
• chore: updated security restrictions by @gastoner #13943
• chore(website): add blogpost for 3million downloads by @Firewall #13930
• chore(package.json): update typecheck:renderer script by @axel7083 #13903
• chore(ci): Run e2e tests on Testing Farm after merge by @amisskii #13887
• chore: add 3m downloads banner to the website by @SoniaSandler #13873
• chore: remove duplicated entry in the lock file by @benoitf #13869
• chore(podman): bump to 5.6.1 by @axel7083 #13849
• chore(deps): remove pnpm#overrides for vitest>vite by @axel7083 #13846
• chore(deps): bump docusaurus to 3.8.1 by @axel7083 #13844
• chore(typedoc): bump latest by @axel7083 #13837
• chore: include arm based podman installer by @odockal #13815
• chore: allow to specify name of the underlying input component by @benoitf #13810
• chore: fixed comparing default value of object config properties by @gastoner #13760
• chore(pnpm): specify sha512 by @axel7083 #13719
• chore: use last log timestamp to clear container logs and store it by @SoniaSandler #13704
• chore: updated scrolling through carousel component by @gastoner #13676
• chore: updated carousel component by @gastoner #13511
• chore(renderer): remove LegacyDialog unused / migrate test to dialog by @simonrey1 #13450
• chore(renderer/containerList): remove unused code to restore group expansion by @simonrey1 #13449
• chore(docs): update README.md to include social media badges by @MariaLeonova #13372
• chore: added experimental feedback logic by @gastoner #11992

test​

• fix(test): make verification of connection provider case insensitive by @odockal #14113
• chore(test): add validation for jobs being finished by @cbr7 #14089
• chore(test): add k8s dashboard validation e2e by @cbr7 #14072
• chore(test): add workaround to e2e tests to apply kube yaml by @odockal #14071
• chore(test): create builtin extension e2e tests by @cbr7 #14054
• chore(test): increase test coverage of task manager by @cbr7 #14025
• chore(test): enable openshiftDockerExtension test by @serbangeorge-m #13986
• chore(test): fix typecheck on proxy.spec.ts file by @danivilla9 #13978
• chore(test): add podman installer assets e2e tests by @odockal #13951
• chore(test): enable podman extension script unit tests by @odockal #13948
• test(e2e): revert hotfix in pr check by @danivilla9 #13895
• chore(test): remove unneeded interaction at close by @cbr7 #13883
• chore(test): increase timeout for waiter by @cbr7 #13871
• chore(test): skip if rate limit is exceeded by @cbr7 #13866
• chore(test): adjust timeout for wrong password by @cbr7 #13865
• chore(test): check version selector link by @cbr7 #13797
• chore(test): revert previous extension list change by @cbr7 #13764
• chore(test): increase timeout in extension activation by @danivilla9 #13762
• chore(test): add handling for different resource name from resource card by @cbr7 #13759
• chore(test): ensure machine cleanup on failure by @cbr7 #13757
• chore(test): swap external extensions on extension-installation-smoke for internal ones by @danivilla9 #13752
• chore(test): change test execution order by @cbr7 #13750
• chore(test): ensure version switching for cli tool by @cbr7 #13745
• chore(test): implement check and uncheck all in main page by @cbr7 #13742
• chore(test): ensure terminal is ready before writing by @cbr7 #13741
• chore(test): fixes some possible flakyness in volume e2e tests by @cbr7 #13728
• chore(test): reset machine after test failure by @cbr7 #13716
• chore(test): centralize values for states by @danivilla9 #13715
• chore(test): update cli tools tests for new behavior by @cbr7 #13709
• chore(test): re-structure skip conditions on podman-machine-resources E2E test by @danivilla9 #13698
• chore(test): setting test expectation to fail due to issue by @cbr7 #13697
• chore(test): switch to using composite action for workflows by @cbr7 #13290
• test(e2e): include podman provider check after machine creation by @danivilla9 #12874

refactor​

• refactor(extension: podman): extract checkRosettaMacArm to dedicated file by @axel7083 #14063
• refactor(extension: podman): split Hyper-V check in two by @axel7083 #14061
• refactor(renderer): migrate PasswordInput to Svelte5 by @axel7083 #13965
• refactor: mv terminal-theme(.spec).ts files to renderer by @axel7083 #13848

docs​

• docs: use unambiguous name for Apple silicon in GPU docs by @samdoran #14027
• docs: added a note for clarification in the adding certificates section by @shipsing #13925
• docs: add blog post about new apple container extension by @benoitf #13918
• docs: updated the verification examples by @shipsing #13884
• docs(CONTRIBUTING.md): replace containers org with podman-desktop by @axel7083 #13847
• docs: added a blogpost highlighting Podman Desktop availability on RH… by @shipsing #13692
• docs: add LFX insights badges to readme by @castrojo #13442

Why Contribute to Podman Desktop?​

Podman Desktop is a CNCF sandbox project and has already grown into a thriving open source community with over 3 million downloads worldwide. By contributing, you’re not only helping shape a successful, widely used project, but also joining a community of developers building tools that benefit peers and the broader ecosystem.

Podman Desktop is built with developers in mind. Designed by developers, for developers !! It’s a cross-platform tool that helps streamline container workflows, offering features like:

• Container management Manage your containers, images, and pods directly from your desktop.
• Kubernetes integration Run and test workloads in a local Kubernetes environment.
• Extension framework Build custom extensions to expand and personalize the desktop experience.
• Modern tech stack Contribute using TypeScript, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Electron, Playwright and more!

Whether you’re fixing a bug, enhancing the UI, or creating a new extension, your contributions will help shape the next generation of container tooling.

Contribution Areas​

Here are some ways developers can get involved:

• 🐛 Bug Fixes – Help identify and resolve issues in the desktop app.
• 📝 Documentation – Refine guides and technical docs to make it easier for others to onboard.
• 🔌 Extensions – Build or improve extensions to extend Podman Desktop’s functionality.
• 🎨 UI/UX Improvements – Enhance user experience for smoother workflows.

How to Get Started​

1. Explore our GitHub repositories for issues labeled hacktoberfest. Additional issues are available across projects like Extension: Kubernetes Dashboard
2. Join our community channels for guidance and collaboration.
3. Fork, code, and submit your PR. Once merged, your work counts toward Hacktoberfest!

Learn more about Hacktoberfest Participation.

Let’s Build Together​

Every contribution, whether big or small, makes Podman Desktop stronger for developers everywhere. Hacktoberfest is your chance to get involved, expand your skills, and make an impact.

👉 Start here:

• Podman Desktop GitHub
• Contribution Guide
• Readme
• Hacktoberfest issues
• Hacktoberfest issues - Kubernetes Dashboard Extension

This Hacktoberfest, let’s build better container workflows together. 💻🔥

Wooohooo!!​

We are extremely excited to share that Podman Desktop just crossed 3,000,000 downloads! This is a huge step for the project and we are incredibly thankful for how each of you has helped! This milestone belongs to you. You file issues, suggest features, build extensions, teach teammates, and nudge us to make the day-to-day better. Thank you for helping turn an idea into a tool people rely on.

To celebrate this milestone, and thank you, we built a small surprise: https://3m.podman-desktop.io

We are grateful for all the feedback we have been receiving, here is just a short collection:

• “Lovely to have all containers in one tool. Thanks!” - anonymous user feedback
• "Podman Desktop is a total win." - balancedchaos Reddit (r/podman)
• “Great project! Small improvements each time make it strong long-term.” - anonymous user feedback
• "The experience has been nice, and the ability to run containers under user without going root is definitely nice." - ajyotirmay Hacker News
• “You are doing a great job! Thanks to you I always recommend podman whenever 'docker' comes out in conversations” - anonymous user feedback
• “OMG this tool is amazing. Tutorial was great. Much easier than minikube.” - anonymous user feedback

We read every comment. Yes, even the spicy ones. That feedback shapes our roadmap and helps us focus on the work that makes the biggest difference.

Here are other noteworthy milestones we’ve reached in our quest to help developers work with containers and Kubernetes.

Podman Desktop is now an official CNCF Sandbox Project​

Last year, we proudly contributed Podman Desktop to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), and we were accepted into the CNCF Sandbox on January 21, 2025. 🎉

This milestone highlights our commitment to building open, community-driven tools that empower developers to seamlessly work with containers and Kubernetes. Joining the CNCF Sandbox is just the beginning. Reaching this 3 million downloads milestone shows the need to build a vibrant cloud‑native ecosystem and collaborate with the community to take Podman Desktop even further.

Highlights from the past year​

• Smoother Kubernetes workflows: Easier context and namespace switching, a powerful dashboard for your cluster, and less jumping to the terminal when you want to apply YAML or peek at events and logs.
• Better Docker compatibility: Clearer setup and diagnostics, improved socket handling, and fewer surprises when you bridge Docker and Podman workflows.
• Everyday quality of life: Bulk actions for containers, better notifications, clearer status in the UI, and lots of fit and finish fixes that make everything feel calmer.
• AI on your laptop, without drama: Podman AI Lab is easier to set up, with a curated model catalog, simple playgrounds, and an OpenAI-compatible API you can call from your apps.
• Extensions, everywhere: More community-built extensions, plus tooling that makes it easier to develop and test your own. If you are extending Podman Desktop for your team, thank you. You are shaping where we take the platform.

Enterprise adoption of Podman Desktop​

In recent months, we’ve seen more and more enterprises adopting Podman Desktop and making it part of critical developer workflows. To highlight this, we wanted to share a recent note we received:

In 2023, our company studied the possible solutions to run containers on our engineers’ laptop in the most efficient way. We judged that our best bet was to migrate our thousands of engineers to Podman Desktop. That was a brave move but we believed Podman Desktop was the most promising solution. We did not know how quickly it would become the best solution of all and how right that decision would be!

We migrated most engineers in 2023 and did the last mile at the beginning of 2024. Podman Desktop evolved at an insane pace. It improved release after release. And it still does. It quickly became a rock solid solution with more and more useful features to discover every month!

On top of that, Podman Desktop is a Community solution which allows us to have a very healthy relationship with the contributors of the project.

I am happy to hear that Podman Desktop reached 3M downloads. This means more and more people realise how good this software is. Thank you Podman Desktop. Special thanks to all the project’s contributors!

Fabrice Pipart, Amadeus

New here? Grab the latest build​

• Download Podman Desktop for Windows, macOS, and Linux: https://podman-desktop.io/downloads

From all of us on the Podman Desktop team, thank you for trusting us with your workflow and for helping us get better with every release. If you haven't tried Podman Desktop in a while, grab the latest build and let us know what you think. If you are already a daily user, we would love to hear what is working and what is not, so we can make the next million downloads even more useful.

With the new Podman Desktop Apple Container extension for Podman Desktop, you can now display your containers, images, and logs, all within the Podman Desktop UI 🖥️.

This extension is a technology preview.

Introduction​

Apple Container is a Swift-based tool for running Linux containers using minimal virtual machines on macOS. To use this functionality, macOS 26 (Tahoe) and above is required.

Until now, managing containers created with Apple Container required CLI interactions. This new extension enhances Podman Desktop, providing visibility into your containers and images without modifying the core Podman Desktop engine.

Underlying Architecture​

The extension uses a thin integration layer called Socktainer, written in Swift on top of the Vapor framework. Socktainer provides a REST API that aims to be compatible with the Docker REST API.

This design allows Podman Desktop to communicate with Apple Container containers as if they were Docker-compatible, without needing core changes ⚙️.

Key points about the architecture:

• The extension starts the socktainer CLI/daemon upon launch exposing a REST API
• The extension registers a UNIX socket as the containers API endpoint.
• Podman Desktop consumes this API to display containers, images, and logs.
• Basic container operations such as stopping or deleting containers/images are supported.
• Advanced operations will be added as Apple Container matures.

Using the Container Extension​

Once the extension is installed, you can:

1. View all running containers 🐳.
2. Inspect images stored by Apple Container 🖼️.
3. Access container logs directly from the UI 📄.
4. Perform operations like stop, remove, or restart containers.

This provides a seamless experience similar to Podman or Docker integration, but specifically tailored for Apple Silicon Macs 🍎.

Example: Browsing Containers​

1. Open Podman Desktop.
2. Navigate to the Containers tab.

Example: Viewing Images​

1. Navigate to the Images tab.
2. All images managed by Apple Container are displayed.
3. You can remove images or inspect metadata directly from the UI.

Example: Browsing Container Logs​

1. Open Podman Desktop.
2. Navigate to the Containers tab.
3. Select an Apple Container-managed container.
4. Click Logs or Inspect to see container details.

Installation​

You can install the Apple container extension directly inside Podman Desktop.

Go to Extensions > Catalog...

And search for Apple container extension. Click on the install button ✅

Conclusion​

The Container extension brings Podman Desktop users a modern, native way to manage containers on Apple Silicon Macs 🍏. By leveraging Socktainer and Apple Container, developers can inspect containers and images without leaving the UI, streamlining local development workflows.

Have feedback? Share it on the Podman Desktop extension issue tracker.

Links​

• Socktainer Website
• Socktainer GitHub

Podman: The foundation​

Podman offers an efficient way to interact with containers and Kubernetes. It is fast and light-weight and operates with a daemonless architecture. Podman supports rootless containers, allowing you to restrict privileges without compromising functionality. Developers can pull, build, and push images, run and debug containers, and efficiently work with Kubernetes. Podman integrates smoothly with systemd, offering basic container orchestration capabilities like pod management and Quadlet systemd generation.

Podman Desktop: A crucial component for developers on RHEL​

Podman Desktop significantly enhances the Podman experience by providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies container and Kubernetes management. It provides a streamlined experience for building, running, and managing containers and pods. It also offers robust Kubernetes integration, enabling you to create local clusters with tools like Kind and Minikube. Podman Desktop simplifies the local development environment by tackling challenges like complexity, skill gaps, and inconsistencies between local and production deployments. It provides a simple onboarding process, guiding developers to move from individual applications to containers, pods, and finally to Kubernetes.

Podman Desktop provides the Docker compatibility feature to support Dockerfiles and Compose, which minimizes the need for configuration changes. It allows for easy migration from Docker to Podman and even lets you run docker commands that Podman interprets. Podman is included with a RHEL subscription. When you install Podman Desktop from the RHEL extensions repository, Podman Desktop detects Podman and runs it to provide a simplified integration between these two tools. For developers building applications on RHEL, the integration is beneficial in providing:

• Standardized container environment: Use a consistent set of tools and practices, simplifying management and deployment of containers in production.
• Cross-platform consistency: Enjoy a familiar experience across Windows, macOS, and RHEL.
• Support for several RHEL extensions: A variety of extensions available within Podman Desktop to enhance RHEL developer workflows with key functionalities:
  • Bootable Container: Create bootable container images for bare metal, AWS, and other environments. For more details, refer to this learning path.
  • RHEL VMs: Easily run and manage RHEL VMs from a macOS or Windows environment.
  • RHEL Lightspeed: An AI assistant that simplifies Linux administration and management. It enables interaction with RHEL using plain language and provides recommendations for troubleshooting and tuning.
  • Red Hat Authentication: Streamline authentication to Red Hat, access the Red Hat container registry, and register Linux VMs, often through a no-cost Red Hat developer subscription.

Podman AI Lab: Simplifying the AI developer workflow on RHEL​

The Podman AI Lab extension is helpful for AI developers working within the RHEL ecosystem. It empowers you to run Large Language Models (LLMs) locally, simplifying the development and debugging of AI-enabled applications directly on your machine. This approach offers several benefits, including data privacy, cost control, and the ability to test and debug applications in a local environment. The extension simplifies the AI application development workflow by providing:

• A curated catalog of open-source models available for downloading.
• A playground environment for experimenting with models and customizing prompts.
• A recipe catalog with sample AI use cases.
• An integration with LlamaStack from your local environment, run containerized distributions, and access LlamaStack APIs.
• Code snippets for various languages and frameworks, simplifying the infusion of AI into your applications.
• An inference server to serve models locally with an OpenAI-compatible API.

This enables developers to easily get started with generative AI and integrate models into their applications.

Availability and installation on RHEL 10​

With Podman Desktop availability in the RHEL extensions repository channel, you can easily download and use it. This repository is a curated collection of modern developer tools, open-source libraries, and specialized utilities, ensuring reliable, up-to-date, and Red Hat-signed software. For installation, you need a RHEL 10 machine that is registered with the subscription manager using either your account details or an activation key.

The installation and verification procedure includes:

1. Open a terminal, and enable the RHEL extensions repository:

   $ sudo subscription-manager repos --enable rhel-10-for-$(arch)-extensions-rpms
   

2. Enter your password when prompted.

3. Install Podman Desktop:

   $ sudo dnf install podman-desktop
   

4. Enter y to confirm the installed size.

5. Enter y to import the GPG key and complete the installation.

6. Enter Podman Desktop in the search box at the top of your home screen, and click the application to open it.

7. Follow the prompts to complete a quick onboarding process with the application.

8. Run basic tasks, such as:

   • Start a container
   • Create a Kubernetes cluster

Important note on support​

Podman Desktop is an open-source community project. While Podman itself has supported options on RHEL, the support model for Podman Desktop for Red Hat customers falls under Cooperative Community Support. This means it is intended for non-production support and only offers benefits from community contributions, though with no or limited Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Entitled customers can use this level of support to raise non-production queries and open tickets for more complex issues.

Get involved: Your feedback matters!​

Podman Desktop is an evolving project, and your feedback is crucial for its continued development and improvement. We encourage you to:

• Provide feedback: Share your experiences and suggestions for shaping the future of the project. Use the Share your feedback icon in the taskbar to give quick feedback.
• Create issues: If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please create an issue on the GitHub repository.
• Join the community: Engage with fellow developers and maintainers, ask questions, and share your knowledge. You can find us on GitHub and contribute to community discussions.

For more information, visit Podman and Podman Desktop. Dive in, explore, and help us continue to build a robust and user-friendly experience for container and AI development on RHEL 10!

Podman Desktop 1.21 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Updated dashboard notification design: Brought notifications in line with the latest extension design (#13106)
• Notify when multiple Podman installations are detected: Added a warning for duplicate Podman installations (#12011)
• Update Podman to v5.6: Updated Podman to version 5.6 for enhanced features (#13427)
• Make libkrun the default when creating a Podman machine: Changed default provider from AppleHV to libkrun on macOS (#11453)

Release details 🔍​

✨ Enhancements​

Updated dashboard notification design​

Dashboard notifications now follow the same design as the latest extensions (e.g., AI Lab). This enhancement ensures consistency in the user interface by implementing the updated notification design. The change addresses the visual inconsistency between dashboard notifications and newer extension notifications, providing a more cohesive and polished user experience.

Notify when multiple Podman installations are detected​

Added a notification system to detect and warn users when they have multiple Podman installations (e.g., one installed through the website download and another through Homebrew). This enhancement addresses the issue where duplicate installations can lead to unexpected behavior, such as the UI displaying outdated version information even after running brew update. The notification informs users of the duplicate installation situation, allowing them to uninstall one version to resolve potential conflicts.

Update Podman to v5.6.0​

Updated the Podman engine to version 5.6.0, which was released on August 15, 2025. This update ensures that Podman Desktop users have access to the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes from the Podman project. The upgrade maintains compatibility and provides enhanced functionality for container management and orchestration tasks.

More information about Podman release are available on Podman 5.6 Released and Podman 5.6 Released: Rosetta Status Update blog posts.

Make libkrun the default when creating a Podman machine​

Changed the default provider from AppleHV to libkrun when creating new Podman machines on macOS. This enhancement ensures that the default provider is synchronized with the CLI configuration, particularly for first-time users or when no existing machines are present. The change addresses the need for users to recreate machines when switching to AI model support, providing a more seamless experience.

🐞 Bug Fixes​

UI/UX Issues​

• Cannot edit any Input value for path / folder: Fixed input field editing issues in preferences and file selection dialogs (#13603)
• Unable to save or make changes to any Preferences input value: Resolved preference input field saving problems (#13601)
• When shrinking and expanding Pods the UI layout breaks: Fixed CSS responsiveness issues with pod expansion/collapse (#13287)
• Upgrading from v19 to v20 causes shortcut errors: Resolved Windows upgrade path issues and shortcut problems (#13214)
• Website: Podman Desktop gets trimmed on some responsive sizes: Fixed logo trimming issues on responsive website layouts (#13510)
• Prompt box behaviour not handling secrets as expected: Fixed password input obfuscation in extension API (#13476)
• After setting up Podman from dashboard notifications, the notification is still active: Fixed persistent notification after setup completion (#12877)
• Onboarding initial tiles are not rendered until all built-in extensions are activated: Fixed dashboard tile rendering dependency issues (#13047)
• Logs of cancelled tasks keep going on forever: Fixed persistent logging for cancelled VM/cluster creation tasks (#12430)

Container and Pod Management​

• bug(ContainerList): column environment should compare on engine name: Fixed container list environment column comparison logic (#13556)
• bug(ContainerList): container groups do not have environment set: Fixed missing environment information for pod and compose groups (#13553)
• Pod may be listed several times on the pod page: Fixed duplicate pod listings and Svelte key errors (#13048)

Extensions Issues​

• Fix the podman extension monitoring loop to avoid infinite loop when deactivated: Fixed extension deactivation loop issues (#13149)
• Cannot build an image on macOS with X-Registry-Config header errors: Fixed image building with invalid registry configurations (#13061)
• When creating a kind cluster with default values, http port should be detected dynamically: Fixed port conflict detection for Kind cluster creation (#12405)
• Update button for particular CLI tool not removed after uninstallation: Fixed CLI tool update button persistence after removal (#13128)

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• serbangeorge-m in chore(test): Add e2e test for volume creation and usage

• alilleybrinker in docs: add Podman machine reboot step to cert install

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

features 💡​

• feat: display local port and copy on click by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13109
• feat: add sort on port forward list columns by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13119
• feat: update notification style on dashboard by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13192
• feat: expose repository info parser for usage in extensions by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13363
• feat(ExtensionLoader): implements AsyncDisposable by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13256
• feat: added experimental configuration manager by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13316
• feat(renderer): migrate dialog to Svelte 5, deprecate Svelte 4 version by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13388
• feat: added a warning when macOS user has multiple podman installations by @MarsKubeX in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13176
• feat: adds experimental features feedback handler by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13317
• feat: added support for images in markdown component by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13533
• feat: added support for masking passwords by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13552
• feat(website): add Storybook link to the Extend page by @vancura in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13598
• feat: add net module to expose free port detection function by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13625

fixes 🔨​

• fix: use correct regexp to set ELECTRON_CACHE env variable by @vzhukovs in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13093
• fix: display an error to the user using uppercase in image name by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13103
• fix: avoid jitter between 9-11% by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13133
• fix(ci): perform update of ubuntu packages earlier by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13177
• fix: send virtual machine check info to telemetry in case of error by @jeffmaury in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12937
• fix(website): vitest did not explore tests in subfolders needed for PR #13182 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13230
• fix(ci): improve test file memory usage by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13259
• fix: revert to electron-builder 26.0.12 by @jeffmaury in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13261
• fix(extension/podman): ensure loop of monitoring can be started at activation of extension by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13275
• fix(ci): update CRIU download URL by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13289
• fix(ci): allow deployment write for cloudflare in PR by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13298
• fix(extensions/podman): avoid infinite loop when deactivating extension by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13153
• fix(ux): make whole button clickable by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13321
• fix(website): client-side use of the GitHub REST API should be avoided by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13182
• fix(extensions/kind): dispose update version on uninstall by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13295
• fix: configure startup on login using electron app API by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13056
• fix(ui): make overflow hidden to fix fitAddon when search bar by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13324
• fix(website): get number of stars at build rather than client by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13336
• fix: remove not needed timeout around registerCLITool in compose extension activation by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13325
• fix(website): preload css to avoid flashing big icons on load by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13331
• fix(core): update extension details summary card to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13352
• fix(renderer): update extension list to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13347
• fix(renderer): update deployment components to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13376
• fix(renderer): update installed extensions components to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13368
• fix(core): update installed extensions actions to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13366
• fix(renderer): update some images component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13393
• fix(renderer): update InstallManuallyExtensionModal component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13400
• fix: fix compose installation error after restart by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13385
• fix(renderer): update MessageBox to Svelte5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13404
• fix(renderer): update manifest to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13411
• fix(renderer): update learning center to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13413
• fix(renderer): update troubleshooting repair to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13414
• fix(renderer): update TroubleshootingPageStore to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13416
• fix(renderer): update TroubleshootingContainerEngines to svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13418
• fix(renderer): update remaining troubleshooting component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13420
• fix(renderer): image check needs a snapshot with runes by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13424
• fix(renderer): update PushImageModal component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13434
• fix(renderer): update PreferencesKubernetesContextsRenderingEditModal component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13429
• fix(renderer): update RenameImageModal component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13438
• fix(renderer): update PushManifestModal component to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13436
• fix(renderer): update SettingsPage and dependent components to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13402
• fix: updating of configuration with undefined value by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13446
• fix(renderer): update PreferencesProvider* components to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13452
• fix(Table): incorrect grid template column on uncollapse by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13496
• fix(website): fixed scaling of navbar menu items by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13509
• fix(website): added github button to the mobile menu by @rujutashinde in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13457
• fix(windows): updated text for matching errors by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13471
• fix: addressed multi port forwarding having the same port by @bmahabirbu in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13481
• fix(website): fixed trimmed podman desktop logo by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13546
• fix(ContainerList): sort environment column based on engineName by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13557
• fix: added different key to containers when no id is found by @MarsKubeX in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13477
• fix(ContainerList): group containers missing engineName by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13554
• fix(website): added downloads link under the mobile menu by @rujutashinde in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13512
• fix: experimental feature: a malformed key should skip to the next iteration, not exit the function by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13472
• fix: increase onboarding timeout to allow extensions to load by @bmahabirbu in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13589
• fix: reconnect logger handler only once by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13087
• fix: verify the ports requested for kind cluster are free by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13461
• fix: do not re-write registries to auth.json if the values have not changed by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13499

chore ✅​

• chore: 📢 Bump version to 1.21.0 by @podman-desktop-bot in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13080
• chore: disable workflows in forks by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13083
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 6.3.5 to 7.0.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13076
• chore(deps-dev): bump the typescript-eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13090
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.35.2 to 5.35.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13091
• chore(renderer): Migrate BuildImageFromContainerfile to svelte5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13086
• chore: do not run the website in PR check that are not targeting main branch by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13085
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.16.0 to 22.16.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13117
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.0.15 to 9.0.16 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13115
• chore(deps-dev): bump @biomejs/biome from 2.0.6 to 2.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13114
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13112
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.0.2 to 7.0.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13116
• chore: use noResolveAliases on mac for Electron showOpenDialog by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13088
• chore(deps): bump react-player from 2.16.0 to 3.1.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13055
• chore(deps): bump @segment/analytics-node from 2.2.1 to 2.3.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13135
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.35.4 to 5.35.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13136
• chore: update notice for azure code signing by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13110
• chore(workflows): do not enable coverage when not needed by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12165
• chore(test): remove unnecessary validation by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13146
• chore(deps): bump the eslint group with 2 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13187
• chore(deps-dev): bump inversify from 7.5.4 to 7.6.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13188
• chore(deps-dev): bump filesize from 10.1.6 to 11.0.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13191
• chore(deps-dev): bump msw from 2.10.3 to 2.10.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13190
• chore(deps-dev): bump @playwright/test from 1.53.2 to 1.54.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13189
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.35.5 to 5.35.6 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13162
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.16.2 to 22.16.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13164
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.0.3 to 7.0.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13163
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.0 to 37.2.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13160
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte from 5.1.0 to 6.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13161
• chore(deps-dev): bump the argosci group with 2 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13196
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/package from 2.3.12 to 2.4.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13199
• chore(deps-dev): bump the typescript-eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13197
• chore: Update Chocolatey package to 1.20.1 by @podman-desktop-bot in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13208
• chore: bump macOS runner to use macos-15 by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13207
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.1 to 37.2.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13219
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.0.16 to 9.0.17 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13218
• chore: set libkrun as default provider on mac by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12786
• chore(ci): update windows runners to Windows 2025 by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13213
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.16.3 to 22.16.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13220
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.0.4 to 7.0.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13243
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte-eslint-parser from 1.2.0 to 1.3.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13238
• chore(deps-dev): bump filesize from 11.0.1 to 11.0.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13242
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.2 to 37.2.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13244
• chore: introduce constants for repo org and name by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13232
• chore(deps): bump react-player from 3.1.0 to 3.3.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13241
• chore(website): add path alias for api package by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13254
• chore(website): add msw and octokit packages in website by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13252
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13215
• chore(website): fix package order otherwise pnpm reorders it automatically in other PRs by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13253
• chore(test): fix notification-box identifier by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13255
• chore(lint): update Map to SvelteMap by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13248
• chore(main): clean inversify container in src/plugin/index.spec.ts by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13258
• chore(test): include check for correct installer file in update test by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13247
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte-check from 4.2.2 to 4.3.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13271
• chore(deps-dev): bump @biomejs/biome from 2.1.1 to 2.1.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13270
• chore: Update Chocolatey package to 1.20.2 by @podman-desktop-bot in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13278
• chore: migrate to SvelteMap for update of linter by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13274
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-svelte from 3.10.1 to 3.11.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13239
• chore(deps-dev): bump cheerio from 1.1.0 to 1.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13285
• chore(deps): bump undici from 7.11.0 to 7.12.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13282
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.16.4 to 22.16.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13284
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte from 6.0.0 to 6.1.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13221
• chore(test): increase test robustness in some scenarios by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13297
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-unicorn from 59.0.1 to 60.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13311
• chore(deps-dev): bump @argos-ci/playwright from 5.0.6 to 5.0.7 in the argosci group by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13305
• chore(deps): bump github/codeql-action from 3.29.2 to 3.29.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13306
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13307
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.0.17 to 9.0.18 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13312
• chore(deps-dev): bump the typescript-eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13309
• chore(deps-dev): bump cheerio from 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13313
• chore(test): address some flaky behavior by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13314
• chore: update when field for podman machine editable properties by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12939
• chore(deps): bump github/codeql-action from 3.29.3 to 3.29.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13330
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.3 to 37.2.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13328
• chore(test): rename test suite files by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13332
• chore(deps-dev): bump @argos-ci/playwright from 5.0.7 to 5.0.8 in the argosci group by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13326
• chore(deps): bump hosted-git-info from 8.1.0 to 9.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13343
• chore(deps): update electron-updater to 6.6.4 to fix #13214 by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13337
• chore(test): fix the kube-play-build e2e test by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13351
• chore(ci): provide more installers types for testing-prereleases by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13341
• chore(deps): bump the eslint group with 2 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13358
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.0.5 to 7.0.6 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13342
• chore(deps-dev): bump @testing-library/dom from 10.4.0 to 10.4.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13356
• chore(deps-dev): bump cross-env from 7.0.3 to 10.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13360
• chore(deps): bump the fortawesome group across 1 directory with 6 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13329
• chore(deps-dev): bump @testing-library/jest-dom from 6.6.3 to 6.6.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13361
• chore(tray): add missing tray icon assets by @vancura in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13058
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.35.6 to 5.37.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13359
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.37.0 to 5.37.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13386
• chore: allow passing title to Icon component by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13380
• chore(renderer/dialog): prepare dialog component migration to Svelte 5 by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13382
• chore(renderer): make onclose compulsory for dialog to help devs by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13394
• chore(test): fix k8s tests by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13401
• chore(deps): bump github/codeql-action from 3.29.4 to 3.29.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13406
• chore(deps-dev): bump @biomejs/biome from 2.1.2 to 2.1.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13407
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.16.5 to 22.17.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13408
• chore(ci): enable prereleases in update e2e tests on PR check by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13339
• chore(deps-dev): bump @argos-ci/playwright from 5.0.8 to 5.0.9 in the argosci group by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13443
• chore(test): Add e2e test for volume creation and usage by @serbangeorge-m in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13348
• chore(test): add new e2e test for bulk start action by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13422
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.4 to 37.2.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13467
• chore(deps): bump undici from 7.12.0 to 7.13.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13465
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13462
• chore(deps-dev): bump inversify from 7.6.1 to 7.7.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13466
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.37.1 to 5.37.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13464
• chore(test): remove the skip for podman machine onboarding e2e tests by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13454
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.0.18 to 9.1.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13463
• chore: add titles to notification elements for accessibility by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13478
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.37.2 to 5.37.3 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13492
• chore(deps-dev): bump lint-staged from 16.1.2 to 16.1.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13487
• chore(deps-dev): bump the argosci group with 2 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13486
• chore(deps-dev): bump @playwright/test from 1.54.1 to 1.54.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13489
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte-eslint-parser from 1.3.0 to 1.3.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13488
• chore: switched to experimental manager function by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13474
• chore: switched to experimental manager function by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13473
• chore(test): add e2e tests for new features by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13494
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte-check from 4.3.0 to 4.3.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13491
• chore(deps-dev): bump @electron/fuses from 1.8.0 to 2.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13490
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13502
• chore(test): add e2e test for namespace switching by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13505
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.1.0 to 9.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13503
• chore(deps-dev): bump the typescript-eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13504
• chore(deps-dev): bump @argos-ci/playwright from 6.0.0 to 6.0.1 in the argosci group by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13507
• chore(deps-dev): bump electron from 37.2.5 to 37.2.6 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13514
• chore(deps): bump yaml from 2.8.0 to 2.8.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13508
• chore: removes disabled features from config by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13493
• chore(test): set to skip extension installation on windows cicd by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13522
• chore(test): skip test on windows by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13523
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/package from 2.4.0 to 2.4.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13528
• chore(deps-dev): bump @biomejs/biome from 2.1.3 to 2.1.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13527
• chore(deps-dev): bump @argos-ci/playwright from 6.0.1 to 6.0.2 in the argosci group by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13525
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.0.6 to 7.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13526
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.37.3 to 5.38.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13515
• chore(deps): bump electron-updater from 6.6.4 to 6.6.7 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13357
• chore(test): add e2e tests for searching in logs by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13521
• chore(test): ensure skip on azure cicd by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13529
• chore: use the engine name rather than the type for the column by @benoitf in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13538
• chore(test): improve kube play test robustness by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13536
• chore(deps-dev): bump lint-staged from 16.1.4 to 16.1.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13542
• chore(deps): bump smol-toml from 1.4.1 to 1.4.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13541
• chore(deps): bump the eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13543
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.17.0 to 22.17.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13545
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte from 6.1.0 to 6.1.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13540
• chore(test): remove unneeded extra check by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13549
• chore: introduce github labeler by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13532
• chore(test): skip compose onboarding test based on env. var by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13535
• chore(test): ensure image exists before status check by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13560
• chore: adds new image property to experimental config by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13559
• chore(deps-dev): bump the storybook group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13570
• chore(test): add e2e test to check cancel build image action by @cbr7 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13572
• chore: add markdown support for parsing HTML entities and podman-desktop:// links by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13158
• chore(deps-dev): bump vite from 7.1.1 to 7.1.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13573
• chore(deps-dev): bump tsx from 4.20.3 to 4.20.4 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13581
• chore(deps-dev): bump eslint-plugin-storybook from 9.1.1 to 9.1.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13578
• chore(deps): bump github/codeql-action from 3.29.7 to 3.29.9 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13580
• chore(deps-dev): bump svelte from 5.38.0 to 5.38.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13577
• chore(deps-dev): bump inversify from 7.7.0 to 7.7.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13574
• chore(deps): bump actions/checkout from 4.2.2 to 5.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13569
• chore: adds kubernetes image to experimental feature by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13562
• chore: adds tasks statusbar image to experimental feature by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13567
• chore: adds statusbar providers image to experimental feature by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13565
• chore: adds tasks manager image to experimental feature by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13563
• chore(ci): dynamically decrease podman-desktop version before update e2e test by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13448
• chore(ci): expand running e2e tests to windows arm by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13439
• chore(docs): updated release.md file with new release notes tool options by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13468
• chore: update toast notification style by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13355
• chore(ci): extend update e2e tests on macos-13 x86_64 architecture by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13610
• chore: Have file items by default be editable. by @cdrage in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13609
• chore: fix saving inputs in preferences by @cdrage in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13606
• chore(ci): parametrize update e2e tests in e2e-tests-main workflow by @odockal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13608
• chore(deps-dev): bump the typescript-eslint group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13590
• chore(deps-dev): bump @sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte from 6.1.1 to 6.1.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13591
• chore(deps-dev): bump msw from 2.10.4 to 2.10.5 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13593
• chore(deps-dev): bump inversify from 7.7.1 to 7.8.1 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13621
• chore: add custom icon and iconColor property to notifications by @jiridostal in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13506
• chore: display the stop button in a compose section by @vzhukovs in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13519
• chore: updated podman to v5.6.0 by @MarsKubeX in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13624
• chore(deps-dev): bump the tailwindcss group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13612
• chore(deps-dev): bump @testing-library/jest-dom from 6.6.4 to 6.7.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13592
• chore(deps-dev): bump @types/node from 22.17.1 to 22.17.2 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13623
• chore(deps): bump undici from 7.13.0 to 7.14.0 by @dependabot[bot] in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13622

refactor 🛠️​

• refactor(main): create AppPlugin for window creation by @axel7083 in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13084
• refactor(main): use node PromiseWithResolvers by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13118
• refactor: simplify type definition in macos startup on login tests by @dgolovin in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13111
• refactor(extension/podman): expose content of the loop that is not covered by unit test by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13141
• refactor(extensions/podman): extract extension notification in a new class by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13155
• refactor(extensions/podman): move state to class to prepare the refactoring by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13228
• refactor(extensions/podman): move notification code to own class by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13233
• refactor(extensions/podman): refactor the notification class for the podman extension by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13251
• refactor(extensions/podman): refactor of the code of notification for extension podman by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13264
• refactor(extensions/podman): notifications are now handled by this class by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13288
• refactor(extensions/podman): handle notifications in specific class by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13301
• refactor(extensions/podman): move some tests by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13319
• refactor(extensions/podman): move the mac podman notification by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13320
• refactor: centralized experimental features by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13227
• refactor: centralized tasks statusbar by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13224
• refactor: centralized statusbar providers by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13226
• refactor: centralized tasks manager by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13223
• refactor: centralized kubernetes experimental by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13225
• refactor: migrated command palette component to svelte5 by @gastoner in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13628

test 🚦​

• test(podman): add test for extension.ts by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13140
• test(podman/extension): add test for the monitoring loop of podman extension by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13172
• test(packages/renderer): make test run faster by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13262
• test(packages/renderer): make test run faster by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13263
• test: speed up some vitest tests by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13273
• test: make tests run faster by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13277
• test: add e2e test for kube play YAML build option by @amisskii in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13249
• test(renderer): try to fix instability by clearing mock when unmounting by @eqqe in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13399

docs 📖​

• docs: updated website contribution guidelines by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13137
• docs: updated the creating a playground section by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12990
• docs(website): release note 1.20 by @vzhukovs in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13184
• docs: added a procedure to debug an extension by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13229
• docs(website): removed obsolete README.md from the website dir by @rujutashinde in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13292
• docs: updated content to show libkrun as the default machine provider on macOS by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/12856
• docs: removed the podlet installation part from the blog by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13362
• docs: add mergify backporting instructions in the release doc by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13440
• docs: add info about pre-release and release versions by @SoniaSandler in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13441
• docs: modified wordings and updated example version number to be the same throughout by @rujutashinde in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13456
• docs: added the --cask flag to the installation command by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13516
• docs: corrected the heading title by @shipsing in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13551
• docs: add Podman machine reboot step to cert install by @alilleybrinker in https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/pull/13498

Podman Desktop 1.20 is now available. Click here to download it!

This release brings exciting new features and improvements:

• Start all containers in bulk: A new bulk-run button allows you to start multiple selected containers at once, saving time when launching your container stack.
• Switching users and clusters: Seamlessly switch your active Kubernetes cluster and user context from within Podman Desktop, making multi-cluster workflows much easier.
• Search by description in extension list: Find extensions faster by searching not just by name but also through keywords in their descriptions.
• Update providers from the Resources page: Easily update your container engines or Kubernetes providers right from the Resources page for a more streamlined upgrade process.
• Local Extension Development Mode: The production binary now lets you load and live-test local extensions after enabling Development Mode, eliminating the need to run Podman Desktop in dev/watch mode.
• Instantly stop live container logs: Now you can stop live log streaming from containers without closing the logs window. This gives you more control over resource usage and debugging workflows.
• New Community page website: A new Community page on our website helps you connect with fellow users, find resources, and get involved with Podman Desktop’s development.

Release details 🔍​

Bulk Start All Containers​

If you have several containers to run, you no longer need to start each one individually. Podman Desktop now provides a “Run All” button on the Containers view to launch all selected containers with a single click. This makes it much more convenient to bring up multiple services or an entire application stack in one go. Already-running containers are intelligently skipped, so the bulk start action focuses on only starting the ones that are stopped.

Switch Users and Clusters​

Podman Desktop’s Kubernetes integration now supports easy context switching between different clusters and user accounts. You can change your active Kubernetes cluster and user directly through the application UI without editing config files or using external CLI commands. This is especially useful for developers working with multiple environments – for example, switching from a development cluster to a production cluster (or using different user credentials) is now just a few clicks. It streamlines multi-cluster workflows by letting you hop between contexts seamlessly inside Podman Desktop.

Extension Search by Description​

The extension marketplace search has been improved to help you discover tools more easily. Previously, searching for extensions only matched against extension names. In Podman Desktop 1.20, the search bar also looks at extension descriptions. This means you can enter a keyword related to an extension’s functionality or topic, and the relevant extensions will appear even if that keyword isn’t in the extension’s name. It’s now much easier to find extensions by what they do, not just what they’re called.

Provider Updates from Resources Page​

Managing your container and Kubernetes providers just got easier. The Resources page in Podman Desktop (which lists your container engines and Kubernetes environments) now allows direct updates for those providers. If a new version of a provider – say Podman, Docker, or a Kubernetes VM – is available, you can trigger the upgrade right from Podman Desktop’s interface. No need to manually run update commands or leave the app; a quick click keeps your development environment up-to-date with the latest releases.

Local Extension Development Mode​

Extension authors can now toggle Development Mode in Preferences and add a local folder from the new Local Extensions tab. Podman Desktop will watch the folder, load the extension, and keep it tracked across restarts, exactly as it behaves in production. You can start, stop, or untrack the extension directly from the UI, shortening the feedback loop for building and debugging add-ons without extra CLI flags or a special dev build.

Instantly stop live container logs​

The container logs viewer can now be canceled mid-stream, allowing you to stop tailing logs when they are no longer needed. Previously, once a container’s logs were opened, the output would continue streaming until the logs window was closed. With this update, an ongoing log stream can be interrupted via a cancel action without closing the logs pane, giving you more control over log monitoring. This improvement helps avoid redundant log output and unnecessary resource usage by letting log streaming be halted on demand.

New Community Page​

We’ve launched a new Community page on the Podman Desktop website to better connect our users and contributors. This page serves as a central hub for all community-related resources: you can find links to join our Discord channel, participate in GitHub discussions, follow us on social platforms, and more. It also highlights ways to contribute to the project, whether by reporting issues, writing code, or improving documentation. Whether you want to share feedback, meet other Podman Desktop enthusiasts, or get involved in development, the Community page is the place to start.

Community thank you​

🎉 We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make Podman Desktop even better. In this release we received pull requests from the following people:

• statickidz in fix: duplicate title on homepage

• jiridostal in fix: logs filename has undefined extension

• omertuc in feat(extension): add search by description in extension list

• wngtk in docs(windows): update uninstall instructions

Final notes​

The complete list of issues fixed in this release is available here and here.

Get the latest release from the Downloads section of the website and boost your development journey with Podman Desktop. Additionally, visit the GitHub repository and see how you can help us make Podman Desktop better.

Detailed release changelog​

feat 💡​

• feat: adds dropdown option to message box by @gastoner #13049
• feat(table): adding key props by @axel7083 #12994
• feat(table): adding accessibility labels to collapse button by @axel7083 #12979
• feat: add badge for in-development extensions by @benoitf #12951
• feat: new community page website by @cdrage #12748
• feat: allow provider update from resources page by @SoniaSandler #12729
• feat(extension-api): support cancellation token for pull image by @axel7083 #12706
• feat(ui): created universal icon by @gastoner #12677
• feat: add button to start all containers in bulk by @MarsKubeX #12646
• feat: support fine-grained window events for EventStore by @feloy #12636
• feat: make window.logsContainer cancellable by @feloy #12624
• feat(extension): add search by description in extension list by @omertuc #12519
• feat: added switching users and clusters by @gastoner #12445
• feat: allow to use production binary to develop extensions by @benoitf #10731

fix 🔨​

• fix: pod name not working in k8s by @eqqe #13066
• fix: do not search full path executable by @feloy #13060
• fix: don't show table when there are no running container engines by @SoniaSandler #13051
• fix: increase timeout waiting kubeconfig creation by @feloy #13050
• fix(ContainerList): same named container group should have individual groups by @axel7083 #13002
• fix: change podman machine stream close function context by @SoniaSandler #12982
• fix: make container or vm connection terminal responsive on start and restart by @SoniaSandler #12981
• fix: test errors after migration to vitest v 3.2.x by @dgolovin #12965
• fix: add better checks to detect Podman Desktop extension in dev mode by @benoitf #12954
• fix: update docker compatibility link in compose onboarding by @SoniaSandler #12923
• fix(patch): patched kubernetes/client-node package by @gastoner #12919
• fix(frontend): group containers by groupId by @axel7083 #12915
• fix: change separators for fine grained events by @feloy #12914
• fix: display VM connections in status bar by @feloy #12910
• fix: clean up electron-updater cache when it is not needed anymore by @dgolovin #12870
• fix: dispatch resources counts events when context is offline by @feloy #12834
• fix(frontend): container list table display race condition by @axel7083 #12833
• fix: avoid to send status field when patching a resource by @benoitf #12810
• fix: refresh providers when vm connections are registered/unregistered by @feloy #12805
• fix: duplicate title on homepage by @statickidz #12802
• fix: send container connection status to extension API listeners by @jeffmaury #12794
• fix: remove mistakenly placed archive, update .gitignore by @odockal #12793
• fix: remove full access to d-bus and add missing --talk-name options by @dgolovin #12778
• fix: flaky test in BuildImageFromContainerfile.spec.ts by @dgolovin #12777
• fix: logs filename has undefined extension by @jiridostal #12774
• fix: minimize on startup plist for macOS by @cblecker #12768
• fix: error during extension install overlaps with other components by @jiridostal #12741
• fix: wrong text in component props sending wrong telemetry data by @MarsKubeX #12737
• fix: wrong margin in the update available modal by @MarsKubeX #12728
• fix: terminal prompt duplication after saved output restored by @dgolovin #12725
• fix: clear caches for all resources when one informer is offline by @feloy #12714
• fix: fine-grained configuration-changed by @feloy #12700
• fix: uncaught exceptions in ContainerListCompose.spec.ts by @dgolovin #12681
• fix: uncaught exceptions in ContainerList.spec.ts by @dgolovin #12680
• fix: update static image link by @SoniaSandler #12651
• fix: addressed uninstall version error for kubectl installed via onboard by @bmahabirbu #12426
• fix: make image build cancellable by @dgolovin #12261
• fix(ci): perform update of ubuntu packages earlier (backport #13177) by @mergify[bot] in #13181
• revert: 12870 (backport #13152) by @mergify[bot] in #13180

chore ✅​

• chore: use aggregating way to report activateExtension event by @benoitf #13071
• chore: use the new aggregate method to track createProviders by @benoitf #13064
• chore: add an aggregate method for telemetry by @benoitf #13063
• chore: bring inversify bindings by @benoitf #13062
• chore(tray): update existing tray icons by @vancura #13057
• chore: add decorators/annotations for DI of inversify by @benoitf #13043
• chore: update storybook to v9 by @benoitf #13037
• chore: modified link to the community meeting recordings by @rujutashinde #12997
• chore(deps-dev): switch to prettier 3.6.2 by @jeffmaury #12995
• chore: move disposable group to API package by @benoitf #12992
• chore: introduce inversify library by @benoitf #12978
• chore: moved mockclear to beforeeach in containerList.spec.ts by @MarsKubeX #12963
• chore: update podman to v5.5.2 by @benoitf #12960
• chore: fix typo by @benoitf #12955
• chore: allow to remove extension in dev mode without error by @benoitf #12953
• chore: add color for devMode by @benoitf #12942
• chore: set oneClick false and perMachine false in nsis by @cdrage #12941
• chore: add devMode inside extension metadata by @benoitf #12940
• chore(podman): remove promisify usage for node:fs function by @axel7083 #12906
• chore: removed svelte check warning by @MarsKubeX #12892
• chore(core): remove unnecessary dns configuration by @axel7083 #12891
• chore: upgrade biomejs to v2 by @benoitf #12885
• chore: notify development folder instance when extension id is loaded/removed from extension loader by @benoitf #12875
• chore: stop sending kubernetesExecIntoContainer event by @MarsKubeX #12873
• chore: expose a method from extension loader: ensureExtensionIsEnabled by @benoitf #12871
• chore(website): modified footer color for links in dark mode by @rujutashinde #12860
• chore: fix the .github issue templates to add project ids by @rujutashinde #12859
• chore(issue-template): adding 1.19.2 to bug_report.yml by @axel7083 #12844
• chore: addProviderMenuItem - add provider if it does not exist by @cdrage #12841
• chore: remove error prone metadata for k8 creation from YAML by @bmahabirbu #12837
• chore: correctly type guard e.target for micromark listener by @cdrage #12818
• chore: modified github templates for issues to add projects by @rujutashinde #12796
• chore(e2e): change expected img num in stress test depending on OS by @danivilla9 #12789
• chore: update podman to v5.5.1 by @benoitf #12762
• chore: track all changes from the extension by @benoitf #12743
• chore: remove notarize option from electron builder config by @odockal #12719
• chore(e2e): add scrollintoviewifneeded to ui-stress-test by @danivilla9 #12689
• chore(e2e): refactor extension-installation-smoke test case by @danivilla9 #12665
• chore: update social networks links by @vancura #12662
• chore: bump svelte to 5.28.3 by @feloy #12650
• chore(workflows): set permission for publish-website-pr-cloudflare.yaml by @axel7083 #12631
• chore(workflows): set permission for e2e-main.yaml by @axel7083 #12630
• chore(workflows): set permission for e2e-kubernetes-main.yaml by @axel7083 #12629
• chore(workflows): set permission for downloads-count.yaml by @axel7083 #12625
• chore: add generate sbom job in release workflow by @SoniaSandler #12603
• chore: update Flatpak banner by @Eonfge #12594
• chore: send watch events only after we're starting the watch by @benoitf #12590
• chore: add border with more contrast in the table component by @SoniaSandler #12583
• chore: make the file items in preferences clearable by @SoniaSandler #12473
• chore(deps): bump electron-builder to v26 by @axel7083 #12351
• chore: remove no-explicit-any from dialogs by @cdrage #11480

refactor 🛠️​

• refactor(mock): simplify how to call a method on a mock object by @benoitf #13072
• refactor: move message box interfaces to api package by @benoitf #13007
• refactor: extract status bar api to api package by @benoitf #13006
• refactor: move menu api to the API package by @benoitf #13005
• refactor: move interfaces of configuration to the api package by @benoitf #12999
• refactor: move event to API side by @benoitf #12996
• refactor(ui/table): replace filter#map#flat chain by reduce by @axel7083 #12967
• refactor(podman): move podman-install.ts to proper folder by @axel7083 #12936
• refactor(table): remove unnecessary binding by @axel7083 #12934
• refactor(types): adding generics to Table by @axel7083 #12933
• refactor(podman): extract PodmanInfo to dedicated file by @axel7083 #12911
• refactor(core): move default protocol configuration to Main by @axel7083 #12905
• refactor(podman): extract MacOSInstaller to a dedicated file by @axel7083 #12904
• refactor(podman): extract WinInstaller to a dedicated file by @axel7083 #12899
• refactor(frontend): make ContainerGroupPartInfoUI id property non-nullable by @axel7083 #12896
• refactor(podman): extract getBundledPodmanVersion interface to a file by @axel7083 #12894
• refactor(podman): extract Installer interface to dedicated file by @axel7083 #12887
• refactor: move filesystem tree construct to backend by @feloy #12872
• refactor(podman): extract BaseInstaller to a dedicated file by @axel7083 #12811
• refactor(podman): extract WinBitCheck to dedicated file by @axel7083 #12712
• refactor(podman): extract WinVersionCheck to a dedicated file by @axel7083 #12705
• refactor(podman): extract WinMemoryCheck class to dedicated file by @axel7083 #12702
• refactor(podman): extract WSL2Check class to dedicated file by @axel7083 #12699
• refactor(ui): use new icon component in ui svelte lib by @gastoner #12678
• refactor(extension/podman): extracting WSLVersionCheck by @axel7083 #12664

test 🚦​

• chore(test): reset podman machine on failure by @cbr7 #13034
• chore(test): improve auth-utility playwright codebase by @odockal #13022
• chore(test): clean hanging podman machine in e2e test by @cbr7 #13019
• chore(test): create exception to check for update test by @cbr7 #12993
• chore(test): navigation takes longer on cicd by @cbr7 #12991
• chore(test): fix insufficient assert timeout by @cbr7 #12977
• chore(test): add timeout param to method call by @cbr7 #12966
• chore(test): throw error when needed for correct message by @cbr7 #12964
• chore(test): get error thrown in case of failure by @cbr7 #12961
• chore(test): wait for full page load before actions by @cbr7 #12938
• chore(test): increase robustness in prune containers e2e test by @cbr7 #12922
• chore(test): install ingress controller on Kind cluster only if needed by @amisskii #12839
• chore(test): increase timeout for cicd by @cbr7 #12787
• fix(tests): fix KubernetesTerminal flaky test by @dgolovin #12780
• fix(tests): flaky Typeahead.spec.ts by @dgolovin #12779
• chore(test): remove race promise by @cbr7 #12752
• chore(test): share e2e tests authentication functionality by @odockal #12704
• chore(test): use installed electron binary for external e2e tests by @odockal #12688
• chore(test): add openshift docker e2e test by @cbr7 #12676
• chore(test): Stabilize Kubernetes e2e tests on Windows CI by @amisskii #12554
• test(e2e): push image into kubernetes cluster and reuse it with a pod by @danivilla9 #12427
• chore(test): Add status bar provider tests by @xbabalov #12352

docs 📖​

• docs: updated procedural steps in the install in restricted environme… by @shipsing #12949
• docs: updated the procedural steps based on latest changes by @shipsing #12907
• docs: removed a blog that no longer works as expected by @shipsing #12855
• docs(website): updated the tutorial section by @shipsing #12763
• docs(website): added a procedure to manage a kube context by @shipsing #12750
• docs(website): fixed a formatting issue by @shipsing #12672
• docs(website): release note 1.19 by @axel7083 #12602
• docs(website): added details to customize the UI on the discover PD page by @shipsing #12575
• docs(website): add podman desktop core blog by @Firewall #12497
• docs: add Podman AI Lab OpenVINO blog by @jeffmaury #12496
• docs(windows): update uninstall instructions by @wngtk #12349

ci 🔁​

• ci: completely hide github button for argos by @cdrage #12596