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Docker Management You Will Like

Modern, efficient Docker management with real-time container orchestration, Compose stack deployments, and multi-environment support. All in a lightweight, secure, and privacy-focused package.

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Quick Start

Get Dockhand up and running in minutes

1

Deploy with Docker

Pull and run the Dockhand container with access to your Docker socket:
Docker Run
docker run -d \
  --name dockhand \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
  -v dockhand_data:/app/data \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  fnsys/dockhand:latest
The Docker socket mount (/var/run/docker.sock) gives Dockhand access to manage containers on your host.
2

Access the Web UI

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. You’ll be greeted with the Dockhand dashboard showing your running containers, images, and system metrics.
First-time setup will guide you through creating an admin account and configuring authentication options.
3

Connect to Remote Hosts

Add remote Docker environments from the Environments page. Dockhand supports:
  • Direct TCP connections with TLS
  • SSH tunnels for secure remote access
  • Hawser agent for edge deployments
Use the built-in environment health monitoring to track connection status and system metrics across all your Docker hosts.
4

Deploy Your First Stack

Navigate to Stacks and deploy a Docker Compose stack:
  • Paste your docker-compose.yml content
  • Pull from a Git repository with auto-sync
  • Use the visual editor to configure services
Example Stack
version: '3.8'
services:
  nginx:
    image: nginx:alpine
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    restart: unless-stopped

Core Features

Everything you need to manage Docker at scale

Container Management

Start, stop, restart, and monitor containers in real-time with live logs and metrics.

Compose Stacks

Visual editor for Docker Compose with Git integration and auto-sync capabilities.

Multi-Environment

Manage local and remote Docker hosts from a single interface with health monitoring.

Image Management

Pull, push, scan for vulnerabilities, and manage images across registries.

Network & Volumes

Create and manage Docker networks and persistent volumes with visual topology.

Scheduling & Automation

Schedule container actions, automated updates, and cron-based operations.

Advanced Capabilities

Enterprise-grade features for production deployments

Authentication & SSO

Local users, OIDC, LDAP, 2FA, and role-based access control for enterprise security.

Git Integration

Deploy stacks from Git with webhooks, auto-sync, and credential management.

Real-time Monitoring

Live metrics, activity dashboards, and health tracking for all environments.

Notifications

Email and webhook alerts for container events, health changes, and system updates.

Interactive Terminal

Web-based shell access to containers with full terminal emulation.

File Browser

Browse, upload, and download files from running containers.

Explore by Topic

Jump into detailed guides and references

Installation & Setup

Deploy with Docker, Docker Compose, or Kubernetes. Configure databases, TLS, and environment variables.

Learn more

API Reference

Complete REST API documentation for containers, stacks, images, networks, and automation.

View API docs

Authentication & Security

Configure SSO with OIDC, LDAP integration, two-factor authentication, and role-based access control.

Security docs

Integrations

Connect to remote Docker hosts, private registries, Git repositories, and webhook endpoints.

Integration guides

Resources

Get help and connect with the community

Troubleshooting

Common issues, error messages, and solutions for deployment and configuration problems.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about features, licensing, and deployment options.

Contributing

Learn how to contribute to Dockhand development and join the community.

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