How to Install Werf on macOS

Werf is a tool that provides a modern approach to building, deploying, and maintaining applications on Kubernetes. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to install Werf on your macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Install Werf

To install Werf, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal on your macOS.

  2. Run the following command to add the werf tap to Homebrew:

    brew tap werf/formulae
    
  3. Run the following command to install Werf:

    brew install werf
    
  4. Once Werf is installed, verify the installation by running the following command:

    werf version
    

    This should display the version of Werf that you just installed.

Step 2: Verify Werf and Docker Desktop Configuration

Before using Werf, make sure that your Docker Desktop is running and properly configured. To verify that Docker Desktop is running, open the Docker Desktop app on your macOS.

To verify that Werf can communicate with Docker Desktop, run the following command:

werf doctor

This should print out information about the Werf configuration and whether the Docker daemon is accessible.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Werf on your macOS. Now you can start using Werf to build, deploy, and maintain your Kubernetes applications. If you encounter any issues while installing Werf, consult the Werf documentation for more information.

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