orbstack-cli
Installation
SKILL.md
OrbStack CLI
OrbStack is a fast Docker + Linux VM runtime for macOS (a Docker Desktop
replacement). You drive it from the terminal with four commands. This skill is
the command index and recipe book; read the matching references/ file when
you need full flags or detail.
Which command do I use?
| Command | Use it for |
|---|---|
orb (no args) |
Open a shell in the default Linux machine |
orb <cmd> [args] |
Run <cmd> inside the default Linux machine (e.g. orb uname -a) |
orb <subcommand> / orbctl <subcommand> |
Manage OrbStack and its machines (create, start, config, logs...) |
docker / docker compose / kubectl |
Build/run containers and Kubernetes - run these straight from macOS, no VM needed |
mac <cmd> |
Run a macOS command from inside a Linux machine (e.g. mac open, mac notify) |