/docker-desktop-cache-dropper

Workaround for Docker Desktop's VM not dropping cache causing excessive memory consumption

docker-desktop-cache-dropper

Note

As of 2024 this has been fixed and is no longer required.

Workaround for Docker Desktop's VM not dropping cache causing excessive memory consumption

This workaround is based on the fix described in microsoft/WSL#8725 (comment)

How to apply the workaround

Run docker compose up -d

  • The container is restarted automatically when your PC reboots