dry
A terminal-based application to manage Docker containers, images, networks, and Swarm clusters with a keyboard-driven interface.
What is dry?
Dry is a terminal-based Docker manager that provides a keyboard-driven interface to monitor and control Docker containers, images, networks, and Swarm clusters. It replicates most Docker CLI commands within a TUI, allowing users to manage local or remote Docker daemons efficiently from the command line. It also functions as a monitoring tool for container stats and logs.
Developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators who work extensively with Docker in terminal environments and prefer keyboard-driven tools over GUI or web interfaces.
Dry offers a fast, lightweight, and comprehensive terminal interface for Docker management, combining the functionality of the Docker CLI with the convenience of a TUI. Its single binary installation and support for both Docker and Swarm make it a versatile alternative for terminal-centric workflows.
Overview
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Use Cases
Best For
- Managing Docker containers and images from the terminal without switching to a GUI
- Monitoring Docker Swarm clusters and services in real-time
- Executing common Docker commands via keyboard shortcuts for faster workflows
- Viewing container logs and stats directly in a TUI
- Working with remote Docker daemons from a local terminal
- Exploring Docker networks, volumes, and compose projects interactively
Not Ideal For
- Teams that prefer graphical user interfaces or web-based dashboards for Docker management, as Dry is exclusively terminal-based.
- Environments using container runtimes other than Docker, such as Podman or Kubernetes-native tools, since Dry is Docker-specific.
- Projects requiring extensive automation or integration via APIs, as Dry is primarily an interactive TUI with limited scripting capabilities.
- Users who need collaborative features or multi-user access, as Dry is designed for single-user terminal sessions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Dry installs as a standalone executable with no external dependencies, simplifying deployment and reducing system clutter, as highlighted in the README.
It manages containers, images, networks, volumes, and Swarm constructs like nodes and services, covering most Docker CLI commands for both local and remote daemons.
With extensive keybindings listed in the README, Dry allows rapid navigation and command execution without switching contexts, ideal for terminal users.
Dry displays container stats, logs, and Docker events directly in the TUI, enabling immediate oversight of Docker environments as a monitoring tool.
It can connect to both local and remote Docker daemons via environment variables or flags, offering flexibility in managing distributed setups.
Cons
Workspace mode is labeled as experimental in the README, which may lead to instability or incomplete functionality compared to stable parts.
Dry only supports Docker and Docker Swarm, making it unsuitable for managing other container platforms like Podman or Kubernetes, with no mention of alternatives in its core features.
Requires access to the Docker daemon socket, which, if not properly secured, can introduce security vulnerabilities, especially with remote connections mentioned in the usage section.
The plethora of keybindings, while efficient, requires significant memorization, posing a barrier for new or occasional users without constant reference to help screens.
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