DockerFlex

The missing file manager for Docker containers

Manage Docker container files with elegance - your containers, your control

Overview • Features • Development • Contributing

🚀 Overview

DockerFlex is a modern web-based application that simplifies Docker container file management. Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or system administrator, DockerFlex provides an intuitive interface for managing container files without the complexity of traditional tools.

✨ Key Features

• 🔍 Container Overview

  • View all Docker containers and their status
  • Quick access to container details
  • Real-time status updates

• 📁 File Management

  • Browse container files with an intuitive interface
  • Upload files and folders with drag-and-drop
  • Download files and directories
  • Edit files directly in the browser
  • Delete files and folders
  • Create new files and directories

💡 For a comprehensive list of features and capabilities, check out our detailed Features Guide.

🛠 Development

To set up DockerFlex for local development, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
• Git installed for cloning the repository

Local Development Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/mbakgun/dockerflex.git
cd dockerflex

2. Start the development environment using Docker Compose:

docker compose -f docker-compose-local.yml up

Environment Configuration

The development environment uses docker-compose-local.yml which includes:

• Frontend container running on port 3200
• Backend container with Docker socket access
• Hot-reloading for both frontend and backend
• Shared volumes for local development

Key environment variables:

• Frontend:

  • VITE_API_URL: API endpoint path (/api)
  • VITE_BACKEND_URL: Backend service URL (http://backend:4200)

• Backend:

  • MASTER_PASSWORD: Authentication password (optional)

Accessing the Application

• Frontend: http://localhost:3200

Development Notes

• The frontend container mounts your local ./frontend directory for live updates
• The backend container mounts your local ./backend directory and Docker socket
• Both services are configured with hot-reload for a smooth development experience

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

✍️ Version History

DockerFlex is currently at version v1.0.1. For detailed information about changes and improvements in each version, please see our CHANGELOG.

Latest updates include drag & drop support for parent directory operations, improved file/folder rename functionality, and various bug fixes. See the changelog for complete details.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

💬 Support

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and feature requests
• Documentation: Check inline code comments
• Contact: Reach me through GitHub

💰 Donations

If you find DockerFlex helpful, consider supporting its development through cryptocurrency donations:

🪙 Cryptocurrency Wallets

Coin	Network	Wallet Address
USDT	ERC20	0x093bA9f00a2cdaAC9d70b625644b592BD3C96AF2
DASH	DASH	Xh6VgfeTasdQEdErouoYbWWqZbQR9nLZen
SOL	SOL	DF67UJ4QzVNVGKKWyEeA88hBCL54L1aMbadG794UrNp8

_{All donations go towards maintaining and improving DockerFlex}

🎉 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to all contributors who have helped make DockerFlex better!

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