Overview

Docketeer is an open-source Docker developer tool that simplifies the management of Docker resources. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing containers, images, and networks, as well as visualizing host and container metric data and Kubernetes cluster data. Docketeer aims to streamline the development process for projects utilizing Docker containers, with support for various features and full networking capabilities. The project is community-maintained under the MIT license, ensuring flexibility for both personal and commercial projects.

Features

• Open Source Project: Available on GitHub or as an extension on Docker Desktop.
• Simplified Development: Streamlines the development process for projects using Docker containers.
• Container Log Filtering: Allows users to filter through both running and stopped container logs.
• GUI Management: Provides an easy-to-use GUI for managing Docker containers, images, and networks.
• Container Operations: Enables users to create, start, stop, and delete containers, manage Docker networks and images.
• Custom Configurations: Supports automatic container naming, customizable configurations, and multiple Docker Compose files.
• Networking Capabilities: Allows users to create and manage networks without terminal commands.
• Metric Visualizations: Provides Node and kubelet metric visualizations for Kubernetes clusters.

Installation

To install Docketeer, follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

• Ensure Docker Desktop is installed and running.

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone [repository_url]
   

2. Docker Compose Up: Navigate to the Docketeer directory and run:

   docker-compose up
   

3. Sign-up & Login: Access localhost:4000 in your browser to sign up and login.

To set up Docketeer with a Kubernetes cluster:

Prerequisites:

• Running Kubernetes cluster/kube
• kubectl and helm installed

1. Run the following command in a new terminal tab:

   npm install
   

2. After installation, navigate to localhost:4001/api/k8 for further setup.

Summary

Docketeer is a powerful tool that eases Docker resource management and provides visualizations for host, container, and Kubernetes data. With its user-friendly GUI, customizable configurations, and networking capabilities, Docketeer simplifies container operations and enhances development workflows. The open-source nature of the project under the MIT license ensures flexibility and ongoing community support for developers and organizations.