Procedure
Install Docker Desktop on macOS or Windows
Install Docker Desktop from the official download pages, complete first-run setup, then verify with docker version.
Step 1
Download and install Docker Desktop. macOS: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/ (Apple Silicon or Intel DMG). Windows: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/ (run Docker Desktop Installer.exe; prefer WSL 2 backend when available). Alternatives: brew install --cask docker on macOS; winget install -e --id Docker.DockerDesktop on Windows.
Step 2
Launch Docker Desktop, accept the service agreement if prompted, and wait until the engine status shows running.
Step 3
docker version
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