⚠️ 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 for a brief overview of what Docker is and step-by-step instructions for your Linux distribution of choice.

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.

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.

Quick Start

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

Clone the repository:

git clone [https://github.com/yourusername/dockhand.git](https://github.com/yourusername/dockhand.git)
cd dockhand

Deploy the container using Docker Compose
```
docker compose up -d
```
To Access the logs if needed
```
docker compose logs
```

Accessing the Dashboard

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

http://<YOUR_SERVER_IP>:3000