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Xorg/X11 forwarding on macOS and docker

Xorg/X11 forwarding on macOS and docker

In order to run Xorg apps on macOS you will need to install xquartz:

brew install --cask --no-quarantine xquartz

And then configure it




  


  




    


          
    

      

        
        

          

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X11 forwarding on macOS and docker


A quick guide on how to setup X11 forwarding on macOS when using docker containers requiring a DISPLAY.
Works on both Intel and M1 macs!


This guide was tested on:


    

  • macOS Catalina 10.15.4
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  • docker desktop 2.2.0.5 (43884) - stable release
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  • XQuartz 2.7.11 (xorg-server 1.18.4)
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  • Macbook Pro (Intel)
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