The Docker Registry
The open source container registry.
Overview
The Docker Registry is the open-source implementation of the Docker image registry. It is a stateless, highly scalable server-side application that stores and lets you distribute Docker images. It is the core component of Docker Hub and can be used to create your own private registry.
✨ Key Features
- Core Docker image storage and distribution
- Stateless and scalable architecture
- Extensible with storage drivers
- Secure with TLS and token-based authentication
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Official open-source implementation from Docker
- Lightweight and highly scalable
Unique Value: Provides a simple, lightweight, and scalable foundation for building a private Docker registry.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- A simple, self-hosted private registry for development and testing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams needing a user interface, access control, and vulnerability scanning out-of-the-box
🏆 Alternatives
Lacks the user interface and advanced features of solutions like Harbor, but is more lightweight and flexible.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source and free to use
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