Docker Desktop

An application for the building and sharing of containerized applications.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Publisher

Docker Inc.

Version

4.96.3Latest

License

Proprietary

Install details for Docker Desktop

Architectures: x64, arm64
Install scope: Machine-wide
Installer format: EXE
Versions in winget-pkgs: 150

•Custom EXE installer: the silent switches come from the package manifest.

150 versions of Docker Desktop are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 4.96.3. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

Docker Desktop is an application for macOS and Windows machines for the building and sharing of containerized applications. Access Docker Desktop and follow the guided onboarding to build your first containerized application in minutes.

Docker Desktop is available through winget as package ID Docker.DockerDesktop, with version 4.96.3. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Docker Desktop

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Install a specific version (4.96.3)

winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact --version '4.96.3'

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact

Why install it with winget

Docker Desktop supports container development. Review the publisher’s Windows, virtualization, and licensing requirements before adding it to your workstation.

•Fits naturally into a single scripted developer setup command
•Makes repeatable workstation installs faster across multiple machines
•Works well when grouped with Node.js, Git, terminals, and networking tools

Good fit for

Day-one setup for a developer or platform engineer laptopInstalling container tooling alongside runtimes and editorsRebuilding a Windows workstation used for backend or cloud work

Explore related topics

Terminal and shell tools Developer runtimes and DevOps tools

Package ID

Docker.DockerDesktop

Moniker

docker

Homepagehttps://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop

Common questions

How do I install Docker Desktop with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Docker.DockerDesktop' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.