# Dockhand Deployment

> ⚠️ **Prerequisite:** This repository assumes you already have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your host system. If you need to install Docker, please follow the [Ben's Cloud Docker Installation Guide](https://wiki.bens-cloud.com/docker-stuff/01-docker-installation) for a brief overview of what Docker is and step-by-step instructions for your Linux distribution of choice.

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## What is Dockhand?

Docker is an incredible tool for containerization, but managing everything strictly through the command line can become cumbersome and confusing as your homelab grows. 

**Dockhand** is a rising star in the world of container management, offering a streamlined, user-friendly interface to monitor and manage your Docker environments without relying entirely on the CLI. While industry veterans like Portainer remain solid and reliable choices, Dockhand provides a fresh, modern approach that is rapidly gaining popularity for self-hosters.

This repository provides a streamlined, "plug-and-play" Docker Compose configuration to get your own instance of Dockhand up and running in seconds.

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## Features of this Repo

* **Production-Ready Compose File:** Optimized configuration for a quick spin-up.
* **Git-and-Go Workflow:** Designed to be cloned and deployed immediately with minimal configuration.
* **Persistent Storage:** Pre-configured volumes to ensure your Dockhand data survives container updates.

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## Quick Start

Getting started is designed to be as simple as possible. Just run the following commands in your terminal:

1. **Clone the repository:**
   ```bash
   git clone [https://github.com/yourusername/dockhand.git](https://github.com/yourusername/dockhand.git)
   cd dockhand

2. **Deploy the container using Docker Compose**
   ```bash
   docker compose up -d

3. **To Access the logs if needed**
   ```bash
   docker compose logs

## Accessing the Dashboard

Once the container is running, open your web browser and navigate to:

```text
http://<YOUR_SERVER_IP>:3000