{"id":164041,"date":"2025-04-07T20:20:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T20:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/?p=164041"},"modified":"2025-04-07T20:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T20:29:31","slug":"how-to-install-docker-on-void-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/how-to-install-docker-on-void-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Docker on Void Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Void Linux<\/a> is a systemd-free, rolling-release distribution with a strong UNIX vibe. It’s one of the rare, truly original distros\u2014built from scratch rather than based on another project\u2014and it\u2019s earned a loyal following, especially among more experienced Linux users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much like Arch<\/a>, Void gives you full control to tweak every aspect to fit your needs and understanding, making it a great developer environment. And when we talk about development, we can’t help but mention containerization, specifically Docker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many Linux distributions offer straightforward Docker installation methods, Void Linux\u2014known for its simplicity, speed, and runit-based init system\u2014requires a slightly different approach. But don’t worry, because you’ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re new to Void or a seasoned Linux user looking to leverage Docker’s power, I’ll walk you through the installation process step by step in this guide. In just a few minutes, you’ll have Docker up and running smoothly on your Void system, ready to build, ship, and easily run your containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install Docker on Void Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Refresh the Package Base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s refresh the package base on our Void system to make sure we\u2019re using the latest versions of the software available in the distro\u2019s repos.<\/p>\n\n\n

sudo xbps-install -Su<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Refreshing<\/a>
Refreshing the package base.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Make sure there aren\u2019t any packages waiting to be updated. If there are, just hang tight and let them finish installing first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re unsure about using Void\u2019s XBPS package manager, I highly recommend checking out our guide, “How to Use the XBPS Package Manager on Void Linux<\/a>.” It\u2019s a great resource that\u2019ll have you feeling confident in no time. Now, back to the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Install Docker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now we can go ahead and install Docker itself\u2014it’s available right from the official Void repositories. All you need to do is install the “docker<\/em>” package, which will automatically pull in all the dependencies it needs to run smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n
sudo xbps-install -S docker<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n
\"Install<\/a>
Install Docker on Void Linux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This installs the following main Docker components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n