Docker distribution for Windows that Just Works
Publisher’s description
What is Stevedore?
Stevedore is an open-source containers & devop program for Windows from Marat Radchenko. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4.0, released on September 21, 2026. 49 versions are listed since March 20, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,709 times. The source code on GitHub (slonopotamus/stevedore) has 386 stars. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Docker Compose and k9s.
Project description on GitHub: “🚢 Docker distribution for Windows Containers that Just Works”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Stevedore is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Stevedore safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
56CAA244F5866EC81EA84512DF8A69727F18F2A0898C35533E732C0FE0B26F67· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 49 versions ›49 versions over 5 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.0Latest | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.2.0 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.1.1 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.4.0 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.3.1 | June 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.2.2 | January 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.2.1 | January 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Slonopotamus.Stevedore -echoco install stevedore -ymsiexec /i stevedore-4.4.0-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0C3DF8E2-3F9D-4CDC-9B36-984D7FDF9A3B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Marat Radchenko
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/slonopotamus/stevedore
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.4.0
- Released
- September 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 49
- Updates / year
- 10.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,709
- GitHub stars
- 386
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Slonopotamus.Stevedore
- Chocolatey package
- stevedore
- MSI product code
- {0C3DF8E2-3F9D-4CDC-9B36-984D7FDF9A3B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stevedore free?
Yes. Stevedore is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Stevedore safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Stevedore with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Stevedore be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Stevedore run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Stevedore?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 20, 2022.
What are alternatives to Stevedore?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Docker Compose, k9s, Skaffold and Helm. The alternatives page compares them.
