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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://ydb.tech/docs/en/llms.txt

# Prerequisites for working with YDB in Docker

Before using the YDB in Docker, install and configure the Docker environment. Refer to the official documentation for your operating system:

- [Linux](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/linux-install/)
- [macOS](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/mac-install/)
- [Windows](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/)

Alternative installation methods, such as [colima](https://github.com/abiosoft/colima), are also supported.

The installation of YDB by downloading the container image happens during the [first launch](https://ydb.tech/docs/en/reference/docker/start.md?version=v25.3).