<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>nerdctl is a Docker-compatible CLI designed to work with containerd, offering a familiar Docker-like experience with additional features.</li><li>It bridges the gap for building and managing Docker images as Kubernetes phases out Docker Engine, focusing on experimental and modern capabilities like lazy pulling and image encryption.</li><li>Key features of nerdctl include Docker-style CLI and Compose support, rootless and UserNS-Remap modes for security, lazy pulling and P2P image distribution, image encryption and signing, and advanced build support.</li><li>nerdctl v2.1 introduces UserNS-Remap mode and gomodjail sandboxing, highlighting its compatibility with containerd-based Kubernetes setups over tools like Docker and Podman.</li></ul>

Nerdctl: A Docker‑Compatible CLI for Containerd

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