2026-02-24 14:00
🚀 Meet Kristiyan Velkov, a Docker Captain and Front-end Tech Lead with over 10 years of experience in web development and DevOps. He uses Docker to build, test, and deploy front-end applications consistently. Kristiyan emphasizes clean Dockerfiles and effective CI/CD pipelines to enhance teamwork between developers and DevOps. As an author of four technical books, Kristiyan shares his knowledge through writing, open-source contributions, and mentoring. His mission is to help bridge the gap...
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-02-23 14:13
🚀 Exciting news for Docker users! Gordon, the AI agent designed specifically for Docker, has received an update. It moves beyond general-purpose capabilities to provide deep insights into your containers and images. Just run `docker ai` in your terminal or access it via Docker Desktop 4.61. Gordon can debug issues, build Dockerfiles, and optimize setups, all while understanding your specific environment. This purpose-built agent streamlines your workflows with efficiency and precision....
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Srini Sekaran
2026-02-23 14:00
🚀 Discover Docker Sandboxes! This new feature allows you to run AI agents and other workloads in isolated micro VMs, enhancing security and providing a better developer experience. It includes a network proxy that prevents unauthorized internet access and keeps your API keys safe. With just a few commands, you can run OpenClaw locally without cloud costs. Learn more about leveraging Docker for secure AI deployment! 🖥️🔒 #Docker #OpenClaw #AIAgents #CyberSecurity #TechInnovation
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-02-20 17:18
🌐 The latest Docker report on Agentic AI reveals key insights from over 800 tech professionals. 🔍 60% of organizations have AI agents in production, prioritizing internal productivity. However, 40% cite security as the main barrier to scaling. 🔒 Concerns about vendor lock-in are prevalent, especially in regions like France and Japan. 📦 Containerization is crucial, with 94% using containers for development. For a deeper dive, check out the full report! #AgenticAI #AIAdoption #TechInsights...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-02-19 14:00
📢 Medplum recently shared their successful migration to Docker Hardened Images (DHI), enhancing their HIPAA-compliant EHR platform's security with minimal code changes. This move, involving only 54 lines of changes, demonstrates how enterprise-grade security can be achieved with low friction. Medplum now serves over 20 million patients, emphasizing trust in handling sensitive data. Their open-source platform is designed for developers, supporting FHIR R4 API and offering various deployment...
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-02-17 14:00
🚀 Developers face challenges when integrating multiple databases for AI solutions, leading to increased complexity and slower innovation. SurrealDB offers a solution by unifying various data types—document, graph, relational, and more—into a single engine. Its SQL-like language, SurrealQL, streamlines queries and supports real-time applications efficiently. This article also guides you on building a WhatsApp RAG chatbot using SurrealDB’s Docker Extension. #AI #Databases #SurrealDB...
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-02-16 14:00
🚀 Looking to run a personal AI assistant for WhatsApp? Docker's new shell sandbox is an ideal solution for security. The shell sandbox provides a minimal Ubuntu environment where you can run NanoClaw, a Claude-powered assistant, without exposing your entire system. Key features include filesystem isolation, credential management, and a clean environment free from conflicts. To get started, ensure you have Docker Desktop and the Docker Sandboxes CLI installed. You can create a sandbox and...
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-02-13 13:57
Struggling with context size limits in local language models? 🤔 Philippe, a Principal Solutions Architect, discusses how context packing can help manage these constraints effectively. When using smaller models, lengthy conversations can exceed the context window, leading to errors. He highlights ways to increase context size through configuration in Docker, enabling better handling of larger inputs. For those working with local LLMs, understanding and adjusting context windows is crucial for...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-02-10 14:00
🚀 Docker has made its Hardened Images (DHI) free, covering Alpine, Debian, and over 1,000 other images, including databases and runtimes. This shift impacts container vulnerability management significantly. DHI includes security fixes from Docker's team, allowing platform teams to quickly pull and redeploy patched images. However, teams must still manage vulnerabilities above the DHI boundary and adapt their security practices accordingly. DHI also enhances supply chain isolation, protecting...
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Jin Kim
2026-02-05 23:25
🔍 Are you concerned about vulnerability noise in your applications? The new integration between Wiz and Docker Hardened Images (DHI) provides essential insights by utilizing the VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange) standard. This helps organizations determine if specific vulnerabilities impact their systems. With this integration, security teams can minimize false positives and gain clearer visibility into their software components. It streamlines the adoption of hardened images and...
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Dan Berezin Stelzer
2026-02-04 13:52
🚀 Exciting news for tech teams! The Atlassian Rovo MCP server is now available in Docker’s MCP Catalog. This allows seamless integration of AI assistants with Jira and Confluence. Teams can now create and update issues and pages efficiently, simplifying workflows. Getting started is easy—just a few clicks in Docker Desktop! #Atlassian #Docker #AIIntegration #Jira #Confluence
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Yiwen Xu
2026-02-04 02:02
🔒 The article discusses the need for evolving security frameworks to adapt to the rise of AI agents in development. 🖥️ It highlights the "Unattended Laptop Problem," where agents operate with high-level access, risking security as they execute tasks autonomously. 🔍 Traditional security measures are inadequate, as they rely on human oversight, creating "consent fatigue" that hinders efficiency. 🔗 The proposed "3Cs Framework" emphasizes Containment and Curation to ensure safe agent operation,...
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Srini Sekaran
2026-01-30 23:39
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Docker Sandboxes are now available with microVM isolation for macOS and Windows. These sandboxes provide isolated environments for coding agents like Claude Code and Gemini CLI, ensuring your host machine remains secure while allowing agents to operate freely.🔒 The latest version promises improved security, ease of use, and the ability to run multiple coding agents within the same environment. Say goodbye to constant permission prompts and hello to a smoother...
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Srini Sekaran
2026-01-26 20:51
Transform your daily life with Clawdbot and Docker Model Runner! 🤖 Personal AI assistants are evolving, but privacy concerns are rising. Clawdbot, a self-hosted AI, works with messaging apps and keeps your data secure. 🔒 Docker Model Runner allows you to run models on your hardware, ensuring data sovereignty and cost control. No unexpected fees and no third-party training! 💰 Learn how to configure this powerful duo for a privacy-first personal assistant. #PersonalAI #DataPrivacy #Clawdbot...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-01-26 13:11
🚀 Explore how to run Claude Code locally using Docker Model Runner! This article details the setup process, allowing you to maintain control over your data and costs. Claude Code, Anthropic's coding tool, enhances your coding efficiency by managing tasks and explaining code through natural language. 🔧 The integration is straightforward, enabling seamless use of custom API endpoints. For installation, follow simple commands for macOS, Linux, or Windows PowerShell. #ClaudeCode...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-01-25 17:51
Unlock the potential of Docker Hardened Images (DHI) with our latest insights! In this article, we explore customizing DHIs to meet specific application needs. While DHIs are secure, they lack essential tools like package managers. 🛠️ Two strategies highlight how to tailor these images: using the Docker Hub UI for creating "Golden Images" and the multi-stage build pattern for developers. The Hub UI automates maintenance, ensuring your images remain compliant with security updates. 🔒 Dive in...
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Aditya Tripathi
2026-01-24 20:24
Unlock the power of Docker Hardened Images! 🚀 In Part 2 of this series, the focus is on verifying the security and compliance of Docker images. Key verification processes include signature validation, provenance analysis, and examining compliance evidence. Docker Hardened Images come with cryptographic attestations that you can independently verify. These attestations cover aspects like build processes and compliance with FIPS and STIG standards. 📊🔍 Learn how to list and analyze these...
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Aditya Tripathi
2026-01-23 14:00
🚀 Discover how to simplify your architecture migrations with the Docker MCP Toolkit and Arm MCP Server! This collaboration between Docker and Arm focuses on automating the shift from x86 to ARM64. Organizations can achieve significant cost savings and improved performance using AWS Graviton, Azure Cobalt, and Google Cloud Axion. The Docker MCP Toolkit enables seamless migration by automating compatibility analysis, conversion, and performance predictions—all through GitHub Copilot in VS Code....
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-01-22 19:35
🚀 Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers provide a unified interface for language models to connect with various tools and services. They act as adapters, simplifying interactions with APIs, databases, and more. However, running MCP servers presents challenges such as runtime complexity, secrets management, and integration pains. Docker offers a practical solution through its MCP Toolkit & Catalog, making it easier to deploy and manage MCP servers with built-in features like secrets management...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-01-22 14:00
FIPS compliance enhances software supply chain security, but adopting FIPS-enabled container images can lead to unexpected errors. 🛠️ Teams are discovering that even if the base image is correct, compatibility issues can arise from dependencies. Changes in complex systems can yield surprising results. The early adaptation phase of FIPS presents opportunities to rethink building practices. 🔄 One challenge involves prebuilt binaries that may bypass configured cryptographic boundaries, leading...
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Jin Kim
2026-01-16 13:47
🚀 Exciting developments in generative AI! Philippe, a Principal Solutions Architect, shares insights on using small language models (LLMs) effectively. He explores how to run LLMs on personal devices, particularly for code writing assistance in projects like his open-source Golang library, Nova. While larger models like Claude AI and Gemini have limitations, local small LLMs can be a creative alternative for specific use cases. Choosing the right model requires research and testing to meet...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-01-15 14:00
Unlocking the power of GenAI comes with challenges, particularly around unauthorized data access. Companies developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) features often face risks when models return restricted information. Traditional authorization methods struggle in dynamic contexts, making modern systems like SpiceDB essential for fine-grained access control. OpenAI leverages SpiceDB to secure billions of documents for millions of users. This article discusses integrating SpiceDB with...
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Jennifer Kohl
2026-01-15 13:47
Unlock the potential of AI-assisted coding while maintaining control over your data! 🔑💻 The combination of OpenCode and Docker Model Runner offers a privacy-first solution for modern development. OpenCode integrates with various model providers, ensuring flexibility in your coding workflow. 🛠️ This setup allows teams to manage their infrastructure and costs effectively, while using familiar APIs. Whether you're customizing configurations globally or for specific projects, this guide provides...
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Yiwen Xu
2026-01-14 20:27
🔒 Modern teams rely on public container images, but they often face challenges like inconsistent base images, exposure to vulnerabilities, and unreliable workflows. A "protected repo" solves these issues by evaluating images at the border between public sources and internal systems. It ensures only trusted content is used in builds, improving security and reliability. The Nexus Repository Docker proxy plays a key role by caching approved layers and inspecting image components against...
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Dan Berezin Stelzer
2026-01-09 16:11
🛡️ For over a decade, the tech industry has aimed to enhance software security by integrating it into developer workflows. Despite these efforts, core issues remain unsolved. 🔍 Developers care about security but face constant alerts that often distract from meaningful work. The shift-left approach added more tasks without improving foundations, leading to frustration. 📦 Using hardened container images can reduce the attack surface and streamline security. This change encourages developers to...
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Aditya Tripathi
2026-01-06 19:16
🌟 AI agents present unique challenges due to non-determinism, making testing a complex task. The cagent tool addresses this by allowing developers to record interactions and replay them with consistent results. 📂 Using the VCR pattern, cagent captures the request/response cycle and stores it in a YAML file for future use. This minimizes API costs and reduces latency. 🔄 Developers can easily record and replay sessions, facilitating CI/CD integration and issue reproduction without network...
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Srini Sekaran
2025-12-20 13:45
In 2025, software development shifted from optimizing models to optimizing systems. 🔍 Developer productivity emerged as the key competitive advantage, with teams focusing on speed and efficiency. The fastest teams utilized declarative, composable, observable, and reproducible systems. 🔒 Security concerns evolved from simple filters to managing blast radius. Teams implemented robust guardrails to contain risks effectively. 🤖 Agents transitioned from demos to operational tools, accomplishing...
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Srini Sekaran
2025-12-19 14:00
🚀 Meet Igor Aleksandrov, a Docker Captain and CTO of JetRockets! In the latest "From the Captain’s Chair" series, Igor shares his journey from dealing with dependency issues in Rails to embracing Docker for a unified approach in development. His team prioritized consistency, implementing Docker in production first to tackle challenges effectively. 🛠️ Igor aims to engage more with the Atlanta tech community and speak at conferences to share his insights on containerization and Rails best...
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Jennifer Kohl
2025-12-19 13:50
🚀 Docker has launched Docker Hardened Images (DHI) at no cost, providing a secure starting point for developers everywhere. 🔍 This initiative ensures that teams can trust the security of these images, validated through a rigorous assessment by SRLabs. The review focused on build practices, vulnerability management, and the effectiveness of the security features. 🛡️ SRLabs confirmed no critical vulnerabilities were found, highlighting the strong verification process and rapid response to new...
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Colin Madison
2025-12-17 13:55
🚀 Docker is enhancing container security with the launch of Docker Hardened Images (DHI). These production-ready images are now freely available and open source for all developers. This initiative aims to combat the rise of supply-chain attacks, which caused over $60 billion in damages in 2025 alone. 💼🔐 DHI supports over 1,000 images and is compatible with popular platforms like Alpine and Debian. Major enterprises like Adobe and Qualcomm are already leveraging this technology for compliance...
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Aditya Tripathi
2025-12-16 14:00
🚀 Voice AI is the future of conversational technology, but its complexity can be daunting. This article discusses how Docker simplifies the deployment of voice AI applications. 🔍 By utilizing open-source technologies, developers can create custom voice AI agents that operate on personal devices. Docker containers provide a reliable environment for building and scaling these applications. 💡 The EchoKit platform is highlighted as a practical example, featuring a server-client setup that enables...
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Jennifer Kohl
2025-12-16 12:24
🚀 Exciting news for developers! Docker Model Runner is now part of the Universal Blue family. This tool simplifies running large language models with just one command: `docker model run`. It supports a broad range of GPUs, including NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Universal Blue provides a seamless AI development environment, allowing developers to dive right in without setup or configuration. Just open a terminal and start running models! Get started today with Bluefin or Aurora. #Docker #AI...
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Yiwen Xu
2025-12-14 14:00
Exploring the potential of Model Context Protocol (MCP) catalogs reveals a shift from mere governance to fostering developer creativity. Instead of treating MCPs as static resources, they can be seen as dynamic playlists, promoting interaction and innovation. This approach encourages organizations to use private catalogs for better security and curated resources. The concept of immutable OCI artifacts allows teams to share and refine solutions more effectively, capturing knowledge and...
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Jin Kim
2025-12-08 14:00
🚀 Docker has simplified container management, but as teams expand into Kubernetes and cloud services, complexity arises. Kubernetes has become essential, yet managing multiple tools can be overwhelming. The new Docker Kanvas Extension aims to streamline this process, providing a visual workspace to design and manage multi-cloud infrastructure. Kanvas allows engineers to transform infrastructure as code into a collaborative design. It supports various cloud services from AWS, Azure, and GCP,...
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Jennifer Kohl
2025-12-05 15:00
🚀 Exciting developments in developer tools! JetBrains and Zed are collaborating on the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP), enabling agents to operate seamlessly within coding environments. This shared language allows agents to understand context and respond effectively without custom integration. Docker's cagent supports ACP, enhancing compatibility across IDEs like JetBrains and Zed. As agents become integral to workflows, open standards like ACP will foster collaboration and innovation in...
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Srini Sekaran
2025-12-05 13:28
🚀 Exciting updates from Docker! We are pleased to announce the release of Mistral AI’s Ministral 3 and DeepSeek-V3.2, alongside vLLM v0.12.0 on Docker Model Runner. These updates enhance AI development by providing advanced models for local inference. Ministral 3 is designed for edge optimization, perfect for local RAG applications and low-latency prototyping. DeepSeek-V3.2 offers high-level reasoning and coding capabilities, ideal for complex code generation and data analysis. Get started...
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Yiwen Xu
2025-12-03 13:21
🚀 Strengthening trust in Docker MCP solutions is key as the ecosystem expands. 🔒 New enhancements include: - **Commit Pinning**: Each Docker-built MCP server is linked to a specific Git commit for verifiable releases. - **Automated, AI-Audited Updates**: Ensures MCP servers remain current with scalable oversight. - **Publisher Trust Levels**: Clear trust indicators help developers identify verified servers. These updates enhance transparency and security for all users. #Docker #MCP...
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Simeon Ratliff
2025-12-02 15:00
🚀 Getting started with AI is becoming easier for developers, thanks to Docker. The platform provides standardized, portable, and scalable AI environments, enhancing composability and GPU access. 📈 According to theCUBE Research, 88% of users reported reduced time-to-market for AI projects, with 52% cutting setup time by over 50%. Docker helps minimize project failures, with 90% of respondents noting a decrease in delays. 🔗 With tools like Docker Model Runner and Cagent, building and sharing AI...
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John Ayub
2025-12-01 13:13
Unlock the potential of semantic search with Docker Model Runner! 🚀 Embedding models are crucial in AI, enabling systems to grasp meaning beyond just words. However, using hosted APIs can lead to privacy concerns and higher costs. With Docker Model Runner, you can run models locally, ensuring data control and efficiency. Learn how to implement these models for smarter searches and discover the theory behind embeddings. #AI #SemanticSearch #Docker #DataPrivacy #EmbeddingModels
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Simeon Ratliff
2025-11-28 14:00
🚨 Amazon's Prime Video recently made headlines by cutting costs by 90% after switching from microservices back to a monolith. This decision surprised many in the tech community, given Amazon's position in the microservices market. While microservices offer benefits like scalability and team autonomy, they also introduce complexity and potential failure points. Not all teams operate at a scale that justifies this architecture. Reflect on whether microservices should be the default choice for...
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Simeon Ratliff