Install Dockhand

Dockhand gives you a web interface for deploying and managing Docker Compose stacks.

In the VS Code terminal connected to Debian, create its directory and open a Compose file:

mkdir -p /opt/dockhand
cd /opt/dockhand
code compose.yaml

Paste and save:

services:
  dockhand:
    image: fnsys/dockhand:latest
    container_name: dockhand
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      DATA_DIR: /opt/dockhand
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
      - /opt/dockhand:/opt/dockhand

Start it:

docker compose up -d

Open http://CONTAINER-IP:3000 and create the first admin account when prompted.

Dockhand can control every Docker container through the mounted Docker socket. Keep it on your trusted home network; do not expose port 3000 to the internet.

Dockhand is ready.