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A modern, intuitive interface designed for productivity.
Warning: May cause sudden urges to containerize everything.
A powerful, intuitive Docker platform. Free for homelabs, ready for enterprise.
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SQLite by default, runs on a Raspberry Pi, zero telemetry, free forever. Self-host everything without the complexity.
OIDC/SSO included free, container activity logging, Git-based deployments, premium support. Everything your team needs without the enterprise price tag.
RBAC, LDAP/AD integration, compliance-grade audit logging, and priority support. Everything you need to satisfy compliance requirements.
One command. No config files. No setup wizards, no 47-page README.
docker run -d \
--name dockhand \
--restart unless-stopped \
-p 3000:3000 \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
-v dockhand_data:/app/data \
fnsys/dockhand:latestThen open http://localhost:3000. Or put it behind Traefik, Nginx, Caddy, a Kubernetes ingress, three load balancers, and a VPN tunnel. We don't judge.
Prefer Docker Compose?
services:
dockhand:
image: fnsys/dockhand:latest
container_name: dockhand
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- 3000:3000
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- dockhand_data:/app/data
volumes:
dockhand_data:Need PostgreSQL?
services:
postgres:
image: postgres:16-alpine
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
POSTGRES_USER: dockhand
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: changeme
POSTGRES_DB: dockhand
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
dockhand:
image: fnsys/dockhand:latest
ports:
- 3000:3000
environment:
DATABASE_URL: postgres://dockhand:changeme@postgres:5432/dockhand
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- dockhand_data:/app/data
depends_on:
- postgres
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
postgres_data:
dockhand_data:From simple container operations to complex multi-environment deployments.
Even that one container you forgot about three months ago.
Authentication is free. RBAC is enterprise. No calculator required.
| Feature | Free | SMB | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited environments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Container & stack management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Git repository integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vulnerability scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local user accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OIDC/SSO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-factor authentication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Container activity log | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial usage license | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority bug fixes | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| LDAP/Active Directory | — | — | ✓ |
| Role-based access control | — | — | ✓ |
| Environment-scoped permissions | — | — | ✓ |
| Audit logging (compliance) | — | — | ✓ |
| Price | $0 forever | $499/host/year | $1,499/host/year |
| Buy me a coffee |
Host = one machine running Dockhand. Volume discounts available for 5+ hosts.
No cloud dependencies, no telemetry, no data leaving your network. Solid base.
Paranoid? We prefer "security-conscious."
Dockhand runs entirely on your infrastructure. No SaaS, no cloud dependency, no vendor lock-in. Your data never touches our servers.
We don't phone home. No usage tracking, no analytics, no mysterious background connections. Your Docker environment stays private.
SQLite by default, optional PostgreSQL for HA. No Redis, no message queues. Simple deployment, minimal attack surface.
Scan your images for CVEs using Grype and Trivy. Identify security risks before deployment.
Safe-pull protection: During auto-updates, new images are pulled to a temporary tag and scanned before touching your running containers. If vulnerabilities exceed your criteria, the temp image is deleted and your container keeps running safely.
We don't trust pre-built base images. Dockhand builds its own OS layer from scratch using Wolfi packages via apko. Every package is explicitly declared in our Dockerfile - full transparency, zero mystery meat.
While others ship Alpine with 10+ CVEs, we obsess over our own image security. Because a Docker management tool with vulnerabilities is like a locksmith with a broken door. We scan ourselves too.
Our open-source Go agent lets you manage Docker hosts behind NAT, firewalls, or dynamic IPs. The agent initiates outbound connections to Dockhand - no exposed ports, no inbound firewall rules needed.
A modern, intuitive interface designed for productivity.
Warning: May cause sudden urges to containerize everything.
See what our users are saying.
"After trying Dockhand in my lab and comparing features toe to toe with other tools I am currently using, I can honestly say it is one of the best that I have used. It is extremely easy to use, intuitive, and it puts docker management tool security in focus where it should be."
"Perfect for my homelab. It's lightweight, actively maintained, and has all the features I need. Love the terminal access and real-time log streaming!"
"The LDAP integration was a game-changer for our team. Set it up in 10 minutes and now all our developers have proper access control."
"Dockhand wants to be a Portainer replacement, and it might already be there."
"Dockhand is bursting onto the scene with impressive force, bringing a breath of truly fresh air to a world that, let's be honest, had started to feel a bit stagnant."
"Dockhand is incredibly handy to have around."
"The easiest way I've found to manage and update Docker containers."
Free forever. No, really. No bait-and-switch.
Like it? Fuel the dev with caffeine.
For commercial use. Growing teams, happy CFOs.
When compliance asks "is it enterprise-ready?" and you want to say yes.
A script-based tool designed for advanced users who want to write custom Python scripts to map complex hardware outputs (like VR trackers or specialized head-trackers) to virtual joystick movements.
Choose your POV Hat configuration (Continuous or 4-direction).
: Uses vJoy to map physical inputs to virtual ones, allowing users to apply response curves and complex macros. Emulator Support : Frequently used with the Dolphin Emulator
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Device not visible in games | Run vJoyConf → Ensure device enabled → Reboot | | "Failed to acquire device" | Close other software using vJoy, check ownership | | Driver not loading | Enable Test Mode ( bcdedit /set testsigning on ) | | Axis jitter | Use SetAxis with smoothing in feeder app |
This error occurs when an application (or another instance of a feeder) tries to connect to a vJoy device that already has an active "owner."
While there have been various forks and updates (like the "vJoy 2.2.1" signed versions), is widely regarded as the most stable build for Windows 10 users. It provides:
vJoy is a device driver that creates a virtual joystick device on a computer. The software allows users to create multiple virtual joysticks, each with its own set of axes, buttons, and POV (point of view) hats. These virtual joysticks can be used by games and simulations that support joystick input.
Close all feeder apps, open Configure vJoy , uncheck "Enable Device", click Apply, re-check "Enable Device", and click Apply again. This forces a driver reset. 3. The Double-Input Problem (Ghosting)
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |--------|--------------|----------| | Driver not installed (Code 52) | Unsigned driver on Win 10/11 | Enable Test Mode: bcdedit /set testsigning on + reboot. | | vJoyConf shows "No driver loaded" | Windows blocked driver | Reinstall as admin; disable antivirus temporarily. | | Feeder app cannot connect | Conflicting device ID | Use vJoy.GetVJDStatus(1) to check device availability. | | Axes stuck at center | No data being fed | Use a feeder app (e.g., vJoyFeeder, FreePIE, Joystick Gremlin). | | Blue screen on Win 11 | Known driver conflict with Vanguard/EAC | Uninstall vJoy; use alternative (x360ce virtual device). |
Turning real-world head movement into in-game camera panning. Troubleshooting Common vJoy 2.1.8 Issues
Massive headroom for complex simulator setups (DCS World, Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen).
You can download vJoy 2.18 from the official website or other reliable sources. Make sure to download from a trusted source to avoid any malware or other issues.
During installation, a Windows Security prompt may appear asking to trust software from "Shaul Eizikovich." Click .
Choose a target tab (Device 1 through 16). Check the Enable Device box.
vJoy 2.18 is a widely used virtual joystick driver for Windows that lets applications receive input from emulated joysticks. For many users—especially gamers, streamers, and developers working with input remapping or custom controllers—vJoy remains a practical solution because it sits at the driver level and presents virtual devices to the OS and applications as if they were real hardware.
Check the boxes for both the and the vJoy Command Line Utilities . Click Install . 3. Managing Windows Driver Signing
If you have ever tried to play an older PC game with a modern controller, or attempted to fly a drone simulator using an actual RC transmitter, you have likely run into compatibility issues. Windows does not always recognize non-standard input devices.
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A script-based tool designed for advanced users who want to write custom Python scripts to map complex hardware outputs (like VR trackers or specialized head-trackers) to virtual joystick movements.
Choose your POV Hat configuration (Continuous or 4-direction).
: Uses vJoy to map physical inputs to virtual ones, allowing users to apply response curves and complex macros. Emulator Support : Frequently used with the Dolphin Emulator
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Device not visible in games | Run vJoyConf → Ensure device enabled → Reboot | | "Failed to acquire device" | Close other software using vJoy, check ownership | | Driver not loading | Enable Test Mode ( bcdedit /set testsigning on ) | | Axis jitter | Use SetAxis with smoothing in feeder app |
This error occurs when an application (or another instance of a feeder) tries to connect to a vJoy device that already has an active "owner."
While there have been various forks and updates (like the "vJoy 2.2.1" signed versions), is widely regarded as the most stable build for Windows 10 users. It provides:
vJoy is a device driver that creates a virtual joystick device on a computer. The software allows users to create multiple virtual joysticks, each with its own set of axes, buttons, and POV (point of view) hats. These virtual joysticks can be used by games and simulations that support joystick input.
Close all feeder apps, open Configure vJoy , uncheck "Enable Device", click Apply, re-check "Enable Device", and click Apply again. This forces a driver reset. 3. The Double-Input Problem (Ghosting)
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |--------|--------------|----------| | Driver not installed (Code 52) | Unsigned driver on Win 10/11 | Enable Test Mode: bcdedit /set testsigning on + reboot. | | vJoyConf shows "No driver loaded" | Windows blocked driver | Reinstall as admin; disable antivirus temporarily. | | Feeder app cannot connect | Conflicting device ID | Use vJoy.GetVJDStatus(1) to check device availability. | | Axes stuck at center | No data being fed | Use a feeder app (e.g., vJoyFeeder, FreePIE, Joystick Gremlin). | | Blue screen on Win 11 | Known driver conflict with Vanguard/EAC | Uninstall vJoy; use alternative (x360ce virtual device). |
Turning real-world head movement into in-game camera panning. Troubleshooting Common vJoy 2.1.8 Issues
Massive headroom for complex simulator setups (DCS World, Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen).
You can download vJoy 2.18 from the official website or other reliable sources. Make sure to download from a trusted source to avoid any malware or other issues.
During installation, a Windows Security prompt may appear asking to trust software from "Shaul Eizikovich." Click .
Choose a target tab (Device 1 through 16). Check the Enable Device box.
vJoy 2.18 is a widely used virtual joystick driver for Windows that lets applications receive input from emulated joysticks. For many users—especially gamers, streamers, and developers working with input remapping or custom controllers—vJoy remains a practical solution because it sits at the driver level and presents virtual devices to the OS and applications as if they were real hardware.
Check the boxes for both the and the vJoy Command Line Utilities . Click Install . 3. Managing Windows Driver Signing
If you have ever tried to play an older PC game with a modern controller, or attempted to fly a drone simulator using an actual RC transmitter, you have likely run into compatibility issues. Windows does not always recognize non-standard input devices.