Cocoa Way
Cocoa Way is a free, open-source developer tool for macOS and Linux. Run Linux desktops and apps on macOS with a native Metal Wayland compositor, Apple Container GUI, Waypipe, Docker/OrbStack, and rootless windows. It has 1,047 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Linux
- macOS
- Code editors & developer tools
- Actively maintained
About Cocoa Way
A native macOS Wayland compositor and Linux application control plane. Cocoa-Way receives the Wayland protocol on macOS and presents Linux applications through a Metal renderer. It can connect to an existing Linux machine with Waypipe or manage local GUI applications through Apple Container, Docker, and OrbStack.
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What is Cocoa Way?
Cocoa Way is a free, open-source developer tool for macOS and Linux. Run Linux desktops and apps on macOS with a native Metal Wayland compositor, Apple Container GUI, Waypipe, Docker/OrbStack, and rootless windows. It has 1,047 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license.
Is Cocoa Way free and open source?
Yes. Cocoa Way's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Cocoa Way?
Download the installer for macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.0.3).
Is Cocoa Way still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 2, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.