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Look in on the containers running on your Mac
Reach Docker Desktop to review the local containers and images on your Mac. Check a container’s state, read its logs, or inspect resource information without moving the development stack to another device.
- Review container status
- Read container logs
- Inspect images and resource information
Use Docker Desktop on iPad
An iPad provides more room for container lists and log output. Use it to inspect the local development stack while Docker continues running on the Mac.
How to get Docker Desktop on your iPhone or iPad
- Open Docker Desktop on your Mac and install the free Apperture Mac host.
- Get Apperture on your iPhone or iPad, then pair with your Mac using its QR code.
- Connect to your Mac and choose the Docker Desktop window. Use landscape orientation for more room.
Keep your Mac awake and on a network your iPhone or iPad can reach. Start on the same local network; for access away from home, see the Tailscale setup guide.
Can I use Docker Desktop on my iPhone or iPad with Apperture?
Yes — by streaming Docker Desktop from your Mac with Apperture. The desktop app runs on your Mac; your iPhone or iPad displays its window and sends remote input back. You need a reachable, awake Mac with Docker Desktop installed, the free Apperture Mac host, and the Apperture app on your iPhone or iPad.
Containers run on your Mac through Docker Desktop. A remote view does not move them to iOS; starting, stopping, or changing services still affects the Mac environment. Docker Desktop product information.
Docker Desktop is a trademark of its owner. Apperture is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Docker Desktop's developer.