Docker Manager

The clean desktop cockpit for Docker.

Docker Manager is a fast, native Linux desktop app for developers who want Docker control without terminal noise.
Built with Rust + GTK4, it gives you a focused UI to inspect containers, run actions confidently, and keep full command visibility.

Why Docker Manager

• Run Start, Stop, Remove, and Refresh in one click.
• View live container inventory with name, ID, status, and image.
• Stay responsive under load with non-blocking background execution.
• Track every operation in a clear, in-app activity log.
• Prevent mistakes with a destructive-action safety toggle.
• Keep your workflow local, lightweight, and keyboard-friendly.

Product Highlights

• Native desktop performance.
• Practical operational safeguards.
• Immediate feedback on success and failure.
• Automatic list refresh after state-changing actions.
• Minimal, focused interface designed for daily use.

Quick Start

1. Prerequisites

• Linux desktop environment
• Docker CLI on your PATH
• Permission to run Docker commands
• Rust (stable)

2. Run

cargo run

Download Binary Release (Linux x86_64)

Download docker-manager-linux-x86_64.tar.gz from Releases and extract:

tar -xzf docker-manager-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
./docker-manager-linux-x86_64

The extracted binary keeps executable permissions.

GNOME Launcher Icon (Overview/Dock)

To get a proper launcher icon in GNOME overview/dock, install the desktop entry and icon:

chmod +x scripts/install-local.sh
./scripts/install-local.sh

Then launch from the app grid as Docker Manager.

3. Build Release

cargo build --release

Build AppImage (Recommended for end users)

chmod +x scripts/build-appimage.sh
./scripts/build-appimage.sh

Output:

• dist/docker-manager-linux-x86_64.AppImage
• dist/docker-manager-linux-x86_64.AppImage.sha256

4. Run Tests

cargo test

Screenshot

The current release includes one primary screenshot. More workflow screenshots can be added in future updates.

Architecture

• src/main.rs: app bootstrap
• src/ui.rs: interface + action orchestration
• src/docker.rs: Docker command client + output parsing
• src/model.rs: domain models

Positioning

Docker Manager is ideal for:

• Developers who use Docker every day
• Teams that want safer container operations
• Engineers who prefer native tools over heavy dashboards

Roadmap

• Container logs viewer
• Restart action
• Search and filters
• Package distribution (.deb / Flatpak)

License

MIT. See LICENSE.

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md.