Hello r/programming!
I’ve been working on DockedUp, a CLI tool that makes monitoring Docker containers easier and more intuitive. If you’re tired of juggling docker ps, docker stats, and switching terminals to check logs or restart containers, this might be for you!
What My Project Does
DockedUp is a real-time, interactive dashboard that displays your Docker containers’ status, health, CPU, and memory usage in a clean, color-coded terminal view. It automatically groups containers by docker-compose projects and uses emojis to make status (Up 🟢, Down 🔴) and health (Healthy ✅, Unhealthy ⚠️) instantly clear. Navigate containers with arrow keys and use hotkeys to: – l: View live logs – r: Restart a container – x: Stop a container – s: Open a shell inside a container
Target Audience
DockedUp is designed for developers and DevOps engineers who work with Docker containers and want a quick, unified view of their environment without leaving the terminal. It’s ideal for those managing docker-compose stacks in development or small-scale production setups. Whether you’re a Python enthusiast, a CLI lover, or a DevOps pro looking to streamline workflows, DockedUp is built to save you time and hassle.
Comparison
Unlike docker ps and docker stats, which require multiple commands and terminal switching, DockedUp offers a single, live-updating dashboard with interactive controls. Compared to tools like Portainer (web-based) or lazydocker (another CLI), DockedUp is lightweight, focuses on docker-compose project grouping, and integrates emoji-based visual cues for quick status checks. It’s Python-based, easy to install via PyPI, and doesn’t need a web server, making it a great fit for terminal-centric workflows.
Try It Out
It’s on PyPI and takes one command to install (I recommend pipx for CLI tools): bash pipx install dockedup Or: bash pip install dockedup Then run dockedup to start the monitor. Check out the GitHub repo for more details and setup instructions. If you like the project, I’d really appreciate a ⭐ on GitHub to help spread the word!
Feedback Wanted!
I’d love to hear your thoughts—any features you’d like to see or issues you run into? Contributions are welcome (it’s MIT-licensed).
What’s your go-to way to monitor Docker containers?
Thanks for checking it out! 🚀
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