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Getting message about docker wanting to create symlink every time I start Mac


(Almost) every time I start up my Mac, I get the the following message:

Docker Desktop wants to create /var/run/docker.sock symlink. Touch ID or enter your password to allow this.

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Anybody knows how to get rid of this?

I allow it every time, but it keeps popping up every time I start up the Mac nonetheless.


Solution

  • There is an issue open: Docker asks to create a symlink after every OS restart. #6634

    Response is "should be fixed in the next release". The workaround of editing ~/Library/Group\ Containers/group.com.docker/settings.json and setting "authDeclinedInstallSettings": false, to true worked for me.