If you run Dockge on your home server, you know the situation: you’re away from your desk but want to quickly check whether a stack is still running — or kick off a restart. That’s exactly what dock-g is for.
What is dock-g?
dock-g is a native iOS client for Dockge — the popular self-hosted Docker Compose stack manager by Louislam. The app connects directly to your Dockge instance via its WebSocket API and gives you real-time control over all your stacks, right from your iPhone.
What can dock-g do?
Manage Multiple Servers
Add as many Dockge servers as you like by URL and credentials. Set a default server for automatic connection on app launch. The connection status is always visible at a glance.
Stack Overview
The Stacks tab shows all your Docker Compose stacks in a clear, live-updated list — separated into Running and Inactive. Use the search bar to quickly find any stack by name. Pull to refresh at any time.
Full Stack Control
Tap any stack to open its detail view with direct action buttons:
- Start — bring a stopped stack back up
- Stop — halt all containers in the stack
- Restart — cleanly cycle the stack
- Update — pull latest images and redeploy
- Down — stop containers and remove them
- Delete — remove the stack and all its files
Edit compose.yaml and .env
Switch into edit mode to modify your compose.yaml or environment variables directly on your iPhone. Save your changes or deploy them straight away — both with a single tap.
Inspect Services
The Services tab shows the status of each individual container inside a stack, so you always know what’s running and what isn’t.
Live Log Streaming
Follow your container logs in real time from the Logs tab. Auto-scroll keeps you at the latest output. The refresh interval (10, 30, or 60 seconds) can be configured in Settings.
Built for Self-Hosters
dock-g is designed for people who run their own infrastructure. There are no cloud accounts, no telemetry, and no third-party services involved — the app communicates exclusively with your Dockge server. Dark mode, light mode, and system-adaptive appearance are fully supported.
Availability
dock-g is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. A Dockge instance accessible over the network is required.
Dockge is a free, open-source application and is not affiliated with dock-g.
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