OrkaHub: Curated MacOS Images for FOSS Developers

MacStadium has a robust FOSS program, supporting open-source projects that provide Enterprise, Developer, and DevOps-related solutions within the Apple ecosystem.

We strongly advocate for increased adoption, visibility, and support of our 2025 FOSS projects. As a part of our mission to support open source software development, we built OrkaHub, an OCI-compliant image hub for FOSS developers.

Why Add Your Image to OrkaHub?

Orka makes it easy to create macOS-based virtual machines (VMs) that you can customize and share with your users. With an Orka VM, you can provide:

A pre-configured demo environment for users to experience your project.

• This allows users to try your project instantly. No installation setup or friction, streamlining the time it takes someone to go from noticing your software to actually working with it.
• Having a pre-configured demo environment reduces project abandonment, because it's configured correctly versus being shoehorned into another project which may introduce complexity or friction.

A “Getting Started” image with dependencies and runtime pre-installed.

• No more, "Well, it works on my machine," -- Every new user gets the same technology stack, the same configuration, and the same developer experience every time.
• Reproducible, scalable build environments from the start.

A reproducible demo environment for your contributors

• This makes webinars, technical deep-dives, and documentation improvements a breeze. Newcomers to your project can dive in with zero experience needed, and get started contributing faster.

Reach A Wider, MacOS Focused Audience

• Projects on OrkaHub are more discoverable by new users, contributors, developers, and students.
• Gain exposure in MacOS focused developer communities exploring new tools and platforms.

OrkaHub Image Setup and Configuration

What should be included in my image?

• Your project's source code
• All applicable runtime dependencies (frameworks, language runtimes, etc.)
• Development tools or scripts for testing and contributions
• (Optional) Example data, notebooks, walkthrough for new users

How do I add my image to OrkaHub?

• Provide your GHCR image and all necessary tags/versions
• Send us your organization's information, a thumbnail/logo, a project blurb, your website, and your company's location.
• Send us your repository blurb and tags
• (Optional) A demo link/video walkthrough

Want to Build the Future of FOSS on MacOS? Get in Touch with Us!

Are you an open source developer or project maintainer who is passionate about building software for the Apple ecosystem? We'd love to support you through our FOSS program!

We're gearing up for our 2026 application period, launching later this year. Stay tuned for more details; and if you're interested, sign up to be notified when applications open by joining our waitlist.