Docker Desktop Release Notes: Versions 4.36.1 & 4.37.0 - New Features, Bug Fixes, and Deprecations

- If you’re seeing a security popup about a malware on `com.docker.vmnetd` or `com.docker.socket`, follow the steps documented in [docker/for-mac#7527](https://github.com/docker/for-mac/issues/7527). ## 4.37.0 {{< release-date date="2024-12-12" >}} {{< desktop-install-v2 all=true beta_win_arm=true version="4.37.0" build_path="/178034/" >}} ### New - You can now perform key operations such as starting, stopping, restarting, and checking the status of Docker Desktop directly from the [command line](/manuals/desktop/features/desktop-cli.md) (Beta). - The AI Catalog in Docker Hub is available directly through Docker Desktop. ### Upgrades - [Docker Buildx v0.19.2](https://github.com/docker/buildx/releases/tag/v0.19.2) - [Docker Compose v2.31.0](https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/tag/v2.31.0) - [Docker Engine v27.4.0](https://docs.docker.com/engine/release-notes/27/#2740) - [Docker Scout CLI v1.15.1](https://github.com/docker/scout-cli/releases/tag/v1.15.1) - [NVIDIA Container Toolkit v1.17.2](https://github.com/NVIDIA/nvidia-container-toolkit/releases/tag/v1.17.2) ### Bug fixes and enhancements #### For all platforms - The default disk usage limit for Docker Engine in new installations is now 1TB. - Fixed an issue where containers could not establish loopback `AF_VSOCK` connections. - Fixed a bug where resetting default settings would also reset the CLI context. - Fixed a bug where the Docker Desktop Dashboard would get out of sync with the Docker daemon after restarting the engine while in Resource Saver mode (Windows with WSL2 backend only) or after switching engines (macOS). - Fixed a bug where Resource Saver mode would fail to re-engage after restarting the engine while in Resource Saver mode. - Build UI: - Fixed a bug where the source file could not be found for some builds. - Fixed a bug where error logs were not displayed in the **Source** tab. - Fixed a bug where users had to scroll to the bottom for error logs in **Source** tab. - Fixed a bug where timestamps would be broken in the **Logs** tab. #### For Mac - Fixed a bug that would create certain user directories with root permission when running the uninstaller binary twice with `sudo`. #### For Windows - Added support for Windows on ARM using WSL 2 version 2.3.24 and later to single distribution mode on WSL 2. - Fixed an issue where Docker Desktop would fail to start. Fixes [docker/for-win#14453](https://github.com/docker/for-win/issues/14453) ### Known issues #### For all platforms - Kubernetes cluster may not start if **Registry Access Manager** is enabled. As a workaround, add `registry.k8s.io` and `<geo>-docker.pkg.dev` to **Registry Access Management** policies. #### For Mac - If you’re seeing a security popup about a malware on `com.docker.vmnetd` or `com.docker.socket`, follow the steps documented in [docker/for-mac#7527](https://github.com/docker/for-mac/issues/7527). ### Deprecation #### For Mac - QEMU (Legacy) as a VMM on Apple Silicon will be removed in a future version. It is recommended that you switch to the Apple Virtualization Framework for increased performance and stability. If you encounter an issue, [contact Docker Support](https://www.docker.com/support/) or [file a GitHub issue](https://github.com/docker/for-mac/issues). - osxfs (Legacy) will be removed in a future version. It is recommended that you switch to VirtioFS for increased performance. If you encounter an issue, [contact Docker Support](https://www.docker.com/support/) or [file a GitHub issue](https://github.com/docker/for-mac/issues). ## 4.36.1 {{< release-date date="2025-01-09" >}} {{< desktop-install-v2 mac=true version="4.36.1" build_path="/179655/" >}} ### Bug fixes and enhancements #### For Mac - Prevents a bug that caused Docker Desktop to not update `com.docker.vmnetd` or `com.docker.socket` to newer versions. ### Known issues #### For Mac - If you’re seeing a security popup about malware on `com.docker.vmnetd` or `com.docker.socket`, follow the steps documented in [docker/for-mac#7527](https://github.com/docker/for-mac/issues/7527).

Docker Desktop versions 4.36.1 and 4.37.0 introduce new features, bug fixes, and deprecations across platforms. Version 4.37.0 introduces a command-line interface (Beta) and AI Catalog integration. The default disk usage limit has increased. Several bug fixes address issues with loopback connections, resetting CLI context, Docker Dashboard synchronization, and Resource Saver mode. Build UI fixes have been implemented. Windows on ARM using WSL 2 is now supported. Docker Buildx, Compose, Engine, Scout CLI and NVIDIA Container Toolkit have been upgraded. QEMU (Legacy) and osxfs (Legacy) are deprecated for Mac. There are also known issues related to Kubernetes and potential malware popups on MacOS.