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Download Containerdv2.4.2
Official Containerd downloads for Windows, Linux. An open and reliable container runtime.
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v2.4.2 · 2026-10-13
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01All files in the latest release
Release notes →From containerd/containerd on GitHub Releases · v2.4.2 · 2026-10-13. Sizes and SHA-256 are as published by GitHub.
| System | File | Type | Size | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windowsx64 | containerd-2.4.2-windows-amd64.tar.gz | Archive | 40.2 MB | cae2a5caf41b32ebb9b741461c163e36ebfa1a9afea8d47c66b66a27b1eb2303 |
| Linuxx64 | containerd-2.4.2-linux-amd64.tar.gz | Archive | 34.2 MB | 35880c1dd4627e8ce56526bfabb39c144e83458ffdb197ce6f05d17d94d7d91e |
| Linuxx64 | containerd-static-2.4.2-linux-amd64.tar.gz | Archive | 32.8 MB | da656542e754c699a0f438eab925e6ffdbd6346a4428e659f83dc058f04dcffe |
| LinuxARM64 | containerd-2.4.2-linux-arm64.tar.gz | Archive | 30.9 MB | fdfab81a86192ddb8165d72f116ec985485c9e12505e323c4f4579c48020f276 |
| LinuxARM64 | containerd-static-2.4.2-linux-arm64.tar.gz | Archive | 29.4 MB | 37b84b9534533672528141b9d815f58621a2fe5deee2daa84317800255756689 |
02How to install Containerd
Windows
- Download the .exe / .msi above (or the .zip portable build).
- Double-click to install. If SmartScreen warns, check the publisher name before choosing “Run anyway”.
Linux
- .AppImage:
chmod +xit and run. .deb:sudo apt install ./file.deb. .rpm:sudo dnf install ./file.rpm.
FAQ
Is this the official Containerd download?
Yes. Every link points to an official source: github.com. AIMap does not host, repackage or modify any installer; we re-check the links on every data refresh (last 2026-10-23).
What is the latest version of Containerd?
v2.4.2, released 2026-10-13 (latest stable release on GitHub Releases, checked 2026-10-23).
Which Windows file should I pick?
Most PCs are x64 (Settings → System → About → “System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor”). Pick ARM64 only on ARM laptops such as Snapdragon X machines. .exe/.msi are installers; .zip is a portable build you unzip and run.
How do I verify the download?
Compare the SHA-256 shown in the file table (published by GitHub for each release asset) with your file: macOS/Linux `shasum -a 256 <file>`, Windows PowerShell `Get-FileHash <file> -Algorithm SHA256`.
Is Containerd free?
Pricing model: Open source; licence Apache-2.0. Check the official site for current plans.