Moby
mobyproject.org
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Moby is an open framework created by Docker for assembling specialized container systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Purpose
- Moby is an open framework created by Docker for assembling specialized container systems from standard components.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Audience
- The project is intended for engineers, integrators, and enthusiasts who want to modify, experiment with, or build container-based systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Security
- The project says it provides secure defaults without compromising usability.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- Releases receive best-effort support from maintainers, the community, and users; Moby is not intended to provide commercial support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- Moby is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Assemblies
- Reference assemblies can be used as-is, modified or used as inspiration, and components are OCI-compatible containers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Build outputs
- Its tools create runnable artifacts for bare-metal x86 and Arm, Linux, Mac and Windows executables, and VM images for cloud and virtualization providers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Commercial support
- Moby releases are supported by maintainers, the community and users on a best-efforts basis only.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Components
- It provides containerized components for operating systems, runtimes, orchestration, infrastructure, networking, storage, security, builds and image distribution.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Default runtime
- Moby uses containerd as its default container runtime.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Kubernetes integration
- The Moby ecosystem integrates with Kubernetes through projects including containerd, LinuxKit, InfraKit, libnetwork, Notary and libentitlement.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Legal restriction
- Use and transfer of Moby may be subject to restrictions imposed by the United States and other governments.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Modularity
- The project is modular, with components exposing functions and APIs that work together and can usually be swapped for other implementations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Not for application developers
- The project recommends Docker CE for application developers seeking an easy way to run applications in containers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Not for enterprise teams
- The project recommends Mirantis Container Runtime for enterprise IT and development teams seeking a ready-to-use, commercially supported container platform.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Runtime
- Moby uses containerd as its default container runtime.Read 2 Oct 2026 · mobyproject.org
- Security approach
- Moby says it provides secure defaults without compromising usability.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Security reporting
- Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to [email protected], and reporters can expect an acknowledgement within 72 hours.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Target users
- Moby is intended for engineers, integrators and enthusiasts who want to modify, experiment with and build container-based systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Container Engines#22 of 317.3
