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Spec sheet

Purpose
Takeout is a CLI tool that starts small Docker containers for development environment dependencies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
Takeout is distributed under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell the software subject to its conditions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Headquarters
Chicago and Atlanta, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · github.com
Maker
Tighten describes itself as a software maker and lists Chicago and Atlanta on its About page.Read 10 Oct 2026 · tighten.com
Container controls
Takeout commands can enable, disable, start and stop services, and open a shell inside a running container.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Docker network
Takeout containers are added to a Docker network named takeout and receive aliases based on service name and version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Docker requirement
Docker must be installed to use Takeout.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Framework pairing
The README says Takeout is meant to be paired with a tool such as Laravel Valet.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
The recommended installation runs Takeout as a Docker image through a shell alias; PHP and Composer are an alternative installation method.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended use
The README describes Takeout as a development-only dependency manager.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limitation
The FAQ says Takeout does not enable PHP drivers through PECL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Manage containers
Commands can enable, disable, start, and stop dependency containers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Multiple versions
Takeout can run multiple versions of a dependency at the same time on different ports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Networking
Takeout containers are attached to a Docker network named takeout and receive service-based aliases for access by other containers on that network.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Persistent data
The README says disabling a service leaves its Docker volume data intact, which can be reused when the service is enabled again.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The README lists macOS, Linux, Windows 10 or WSL2 and an installed Docker environment as requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Services
The README names ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Mongo, and Redis as examples of services Takeout can enable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported systems
The README lists macOS, Linux, Windows 10 and WSL2 as compatible environments.Read 10 Oct 2026 · github.com
Use case
The project says it is intended to be paired with a tool such as Laravel Valet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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