# Omarchy OS: How do I install and use Docker?

Docker and Docker Compose are included in Omarchy.

2026-07-14
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Run Docker commands with `sudo` by default, such as `sudo docker ps`. Omarchy keeps your account out of the `docker` group because that group grants root-equivalent access. **Super + Shift + D** opens Lazydocker; the manual explains the authorization prompt.

Source: [Omarchy manual](https://omarchy.org/manual/development-tools/).

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