About Dockl
A Windows 11 desktop GUI for a Docker daemon running inside WSL2. Nothing is installed into WSL2 and no ports are opened.
Dockl 0.1.7
Docker GUI for WSL2
- By Dockl
- Open Source
- Updated Oct 10, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Dockl |
|---|---|
| Author | ssawaki |
| Version | 0.1.7 |
| Release date | 2026-10-10 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Dockl.Dockl |
| Install scope | Current user |
Install Dockl from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Dockl.Dockl -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Dockl.Dockl -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Dockl.Dockl -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"Dockl_0.1.7_x64-setup.exe" /S
Dockl version history
0.1.3
Frequently asked questions
Is Dockl free?
Yes. Dockl is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Dockl?
The latest version is 0.1.7, released on Oct 10, 2026.
Is it safe to download Dockl?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 53cea81718d41ac7de9f85e0a6ee3692e607beead221bfb4beed0e5ce9aa1d52.
Which Windows versions does Dockl support?
Dockl runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Dockl silently?
Run the offline installer with "Dockl_0.1.7_x64-setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Dockl.Dockl -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Dockl?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Dockl and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Dockl.Dockl -e.
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