containerd

Open source

Container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle on hosts.

License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://containerd.io/docs/2.4/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): container runtime, OCI, CNCF, containers, KubernetesVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/containerd/containerdVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): industry-standard container runtime emphasizing simplicity, robustness and portability, complete container lifecycle management, image transfer and storage with content-addressable storage, container execution and supervision (OCI runtime spec / runC), network primitives and namespace management, daemon for Linux and WindowsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams embedding an industry-standard OCI container runtime in Kubernetes and custom container platformsVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): running containers on Linux and Windows hosts, collaboration with Kubernetes SIG-Node, powering container platforms and cloud services (adopters list)Verification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://containerd.io/releasesVerified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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