go-doxy
A lightweight, high-performance reverse proxy and container orchestrator with a WebUI for self-hosted applications.
What is go-doxy?
GoDoxy is a high-performance reverse proxy and container orchestrator built for self-hosters. It automatically configures routes for Docker, Podman, and Proxmox LXC containers, provides a WebUI for management, and includes features like idle-sleep automation and advanced access controls. It solves the complexity of manually setting up and maintaining proxy rules for multiple self-hosted services.
Self-hosters, homelab enthusiasts, and developers managing multiple containerized applications who want an automated, GUI-driven proxy solution.
Developers choose GoDoxy for its simplicity, deep integration with Docker and Proxmox, and powerful automation features like idle-sleep and automatic SSL, all delivered through a performant Go backend and intuitive WebUI.
Overview
High-performance reverse proxy and container orchestrator for self-hosters
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating reverse proxy setup for Docker containers using labels
- Managing access to self-hosted apps with IP and geo-based ACLs
- Integrating and controlling Proxmox LXC containers through a proxy
- Saving resources by automatically stopping idle containers
- Setting up a centralized WebUI for container lifecycle and logs
- Implementing SSL certificates automatically with Let's Encrypt
Not Ideal For
- Large-scale production environments requiring Kubernetes integration or advanced clustering
- Teams needing cross-platform support for Windows or macOS Docker hosts
- Users who prefer minimal, CLI-only tools without WebUI overhead
- Projects where wildcard DNS setup is not feasible or desired
Pros & Cons
Pros
Reads container labels and ports to auto-create routes, eliminating manual proxy configuration as highlighted in the 'How does GoDoxy work' section.
Supports automatic binding to Proxmox nodes and LXC containers with lifecycle control and real-time log streaming via WebUI, per the Proxmox Integration section.
Implements idle-sleep to stop and wake containers based on traffic, saving resources, with a dedicated screenshot in the README showing this feature.
Offers connection and request-level ACLs based on IP, country, and timezone with detailed logging, though some features require a Maxmind account.
Cons
Must run in host network mode, which the README explicitly warns not to change, potentially limiting security and compatibility in containerized environments.
Country and timezone-based ACLs require a Maxmind account, adding an external service dependency that may complicate setup for some users.
Only supports Linux/amd64 and Linux/arm64, excluding Windows or macOS, which restricts its use in mixed-OS homelabs or development setups.
Open Source Alternative To
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