# Arcane — Modern Self-Hosted Docker Management Platform

> A sleek, modern Docker management UI for creating, monitoring, and managing containers, images, volumes, and networks with a clean web dashboard.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Arcane — Modern Self-Hosted Docker Management Platform

## Quick Use
```bash
docker run -d -p 8888:8888 
  -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock 
  ghcr.io/getarcaneapp/arcane:latest
# Open http://localhost:8888
```

## Introduction
Arcane is an open-source, self-hosted Docker management platform that provides a modern web interface for managing containers, images, volumes, networks, and Docker Compose stacks. It targets homelab operators and developers who want a visually appealing, responsive alternative to the Docker CLI or aging management UIs, without the complexity of full orchestration platforms.

## What Arcane Does
- Provides a web dashboard for viewing and managing running containers, stopped containers, and resource usage
- Supports creating, starting, stopping, restarting, and removing containers with a point-and-click interface
- Manages Docker Compose stacks with an integrated editor for compose files
- Displays real-time container logs and resource metrics (CPU, memory, network I/O)
- Handles image pulls, builds, and cleanup of dangling images and unused volumes

## Architecture Overview
Arcane is built with Go on the back-end and SvelteKit with TypeScript on the front-end. The Go server communicates with the Docker Engine API via the mounted Docker socket, translating REST requests from the browser into Docker API calls. Real-time updates for container status and metrics are streamed via WebSocket connections. The front-end is a responsive single-page application that renders a modern, component-based dashboard.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Mount the Docker socket (`/var/run/docker.sock`) to give Arcane access to the Docker Engine
- Run on a single port (default 8888) with no external database or cache required
- Optionally connect to remote Docker hosts via TCP with TLS client certificates
- Place behind a reverse proxy with authentication for secure external access
- Restrict Docker socket access with a socket proxy like Tecnativa for added security

## Key Features
- Clean, modern UI built with SvelteKit that feels responsive and visually polished
- Docker Compose stack management with an integrated YAML editor
- Real-time container log streaming and resource monitoring in the browser
- Bulk operations for stopping, removing, or restarting multiple containers at once
- Image and volume housekeeping tools for reclaiming disk space

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Portainer** — the most established Docker UI with Kubernetes support; Arcane offers a fresher design and simpler scope focused on Docker
- **Dockge** — Compose-stack-oriented manager by the Uptime Kuma author; Arcane covers both individual containers and Compose stacks
- **Yacht** — lightweight Docker management; Arcane provides a more modern UI and active development
- **Lazydocker** — terminal UI for Docker; Arcane is a web-based alternative accessible from any browser
- **Docker Desktop** — official desktop GUI; Arcane is a self-hosted server dashboard for remote Docker hosts

## FAQ
**Q: Is it safe to mount the Docker socket?**
A: Mounting the Docker socket grants full control over the Docker daemon. For added security, use a Docker socket proxy that filters API calls to read-only or whitelisted operations.

**Q: Can I manage remote Docker hosts?**
A: Yes. Arcane supports connecting to remote Docker Engine APIs over TCP with TLS authentication, in addition to the local socket.

**Q: Does Arcane support Docker Swarm or Kubernetes?**
A: Arcane focuses on standalone Docker and Docker Compose. For Swarm or Kubernetes management, tools like Portainer or Lens are better suited.

**Q: What are the resource requirements?**
A: Arcane is lightweight. The Go binary and SvelteKit front-end consume minimal CPU and RAM, making it suitable for running on low-power homelab hardware.

## Sources
- https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane
- https://arcane.dev

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