Top Docker Desktop containers every developer should run in 2025

Docker Desktop isn’t just for testing images. Turn your workstation into a full dev and AI lab with these must-run containers.

Run AI locally  with Docker

Ollama and OpenWebUI let you chat with LLMs on your laptop. Add MCP servers to safely connect models to your data.

Essential dev tools in containers

Use Code-server for browser-based VS Code, Dozzle for real-time logs, and Netdata for system monitoring.

Essential dev tools in containers

Use Code-server for browser-based VS Code, Dozzle for real-time logs, and Netdata for system monitoring.

Supercharge workflows

JupyterLab is perfect for testing data pipelines and ML projects. LocalAI brings OpenAI-compatible APIs without the cloud.

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