Rancher Desktop
Open source app that brings Kubernetes and container management to the desktop
Free · Open sourceLatest versionMac
About Rancher Desktop
Rancher Desktop is an open-source project that brings Kubernetes and container management to the desktop. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
It is for developers who want to work with containers and Kubernetes on their own computer. It is an Electron application written mainly in TypeScript, and it bundles a variety of other technologies to provide one cohesive application.
Highlights
- Kubernetes and container management on the desktop
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Includes rdctl, a command line tool written in Go
- Electron application written mainly in TypeScript
Description adapted from the project README.
- Version
- 1.24.0
- Updated
- Jul 29, 2026
- Size
- 618 MB to 669 MB
- License
- Apache License 2.0
Open source details
- Source code
- Exact source for v1.24.0
- Released
- Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub stars
- 7.4K
- Website
- rancherdesktop.io
Community project. Help and bug reports go to the maintainers on GitHub; AppsXi does not provide support for this app.
License
PermissiveApache License 2.0
Use, change and share it freely, including in closed source apps, as long as the copyright notice stays. Includes a patent grant.
Read the full licenseHow this app was checked
AppsXi checks every version before it is listed.
Signed by SUSE LLC (2Q6FHJR3H3)
Apple Developer ID team 2Q6FHJR3H3
Notarized by Apple
Hardened Runtime on
File matches the hash GitHub published
SHA-256 0c4eb779d376f51e34b339124ad4f24b771a8f2c69718e839f89958209e78b34
No malware found
ClamAV 1.5.4 on Oct 13, 2026
Install and behavior test in a virtual machine: not run yet
Coming soon for all listings.
Updates itself from the maintainer's own feed
electron-updater. AppsXi checks each new version too.
Versions
1.24.0checked
Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Mac
DMG · 618 MB, DMG · 669 MB
Questions about Rancher Desktop
Is Rancher Desktop free?
Yes. Rancher Desktop is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0. AppsXi lists the maintainers' official release and does not charge for it.
Is Rancher Desktop safe to download?
AppsXi downloads every version of Rancher Desktop from the maintainers' official GitHub release and checks it before it is listed. For version 1.24.0 (checked Oct 13, 2026), the Mac download is signed by its developer and notarized by Apple, each file matches the checksum GitHub publishes for the release, byte for byte and a malware scan found nothing.
Does Rancher Desktop run on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. Rancher Desktop has a native Apple silicon build, and it runs on Intel Macs too.
What does Rancher Desktop need to run?
Rancher Desktop needs macOS Monterey (12) or later.
Who makes Rancher Desktop?
Rancher Desktop is an open source project by Rancher Sandbox on GitHub (rancher-sandbox/rancher-desktop). Help and bug reports go to its maintainers there.
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