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Revise Kubernetes images for Docker Desktop#24086

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Revise Kubernetes images for Docker Desktop#24086
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Update the list of Kuberenetes images pulled for a kubeadm installation. Also add references to the new-ish CLI list images command.

The original listed images are not entirely correct:

  • the docker.io/registry.k8s.io registry prefix is redundant, it should just be registry.k8s.io/*
  • the registry.k8s.io images are what kubeadm requires for installation, however Docker Desktop will pull mirrored copies from Docker registry + repository (docker.io/docker) and internally re-tag the images back to the original images required by kubeadm

The desktop kubernetes images list CLI command can be used to print out the images and their tags required by the current Docker Desktop installation. Of particular interest might be the programmatic output desktop kubernetes images list --format=json which can be used for automation purposes. The tags in the image list output are tied to the Docker Desktop version in which the commands are run, that is to say, it is not possible to find out all possible Kubernetes image tags (past or future? 😆) from one Docker Desktop version (the Release Notes would be a better place to check image tag changes).

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@github-actions github-actions bot added the area/desktop Issue affects a desktop edition of Docker. E.g docker for mac label Feb 5, 2026
Update Kubernetes images pulled by Docker Desktop during a kubeadm
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Documentation Review Summary

I've reviewed the changes in this PR and found no style guide violations. The updated Kubernetes image list and new CLI command references are clear, accurate, and follow the Docker documentation standards.

What was reviewed:

  • ✅ Updated image list (docker.io/docker/desktop-kubernetes-* images)
  • ✅ New NOTE callout about docker desktop kubernetes images list command
  • ✅ Modified step 2 with alternative methods for viewing images

Style guide compliance:

  • Version number formatting is consistent with STYLE.md (both "versions 4.44" and "v4.44" are acceptable)
  • Callout syntax follows COMPONENTS.md guidelines
  • Link formatting is correct
  • List structure is properly formatted

The documentation changes are helpful and technically accurate. Good work!

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