Question 1

How to install oxker on Ubuntu?

Accepted Answer

On Ubuntu, you can install oxker via Cargo by running 'cargo install oxker' if Rust is installed, or use the pre-built binaries from the releases page with wget and tar. Alternatively, use Docker to run it as a container with the Docker socket mounted.

Question 2

oxker vs lazydocker: which is better for Docker management?

Accepted Answer

oxker is built in Rust and prioritizes simplicity and keyboard efficiency with a lightweight TUI, while lazydocker offers more features like Docker Compose support and a richer interface. Choose oxker for minimal, fast terminal use, and lazydocker for broader functionality.

Question 3

How to customize the color scheme in oxker?

Accepted Answer

Create a config file in TOML, JSON, or JSONC format in your local config directory, and set the color scheme values as shown in the example_config folder. The config file is automatically created on first run if none exists.

Question 4

Does oxker work with Docker Compose?

Accepted Answer

oxker can view and manage individual containers created by Docker Compose, but it doesn't directly handle Compose files, services, or dependencies. You'll need to use Docker CLI for Compose-specific commands like up or down.

Question 5

How to save logs from a container in oxker?

Accepted Answer

In oxker, select a container and press 's' to save its logs to a file in your home directory or a custom directory specified with '--save-dir'. The file is named with the container name and timestamp for easy identification.

Question 6

Is oxker safe to use with production Docker environments?

Accepted Answer

oxker requires full access to the Docker socket, which can be a security risk in production. Use it in trusted environments, consider read-only mounts if possible, and ensure proper system hardening to mitigate privilege escalation threats.

Question 7

How to exec into a container using oxker?

Accepted Answer

Select a container in oxker and press 'e' to exec into its shell, which uses the Docker API by default. You can also use '--use-cli' argument to fall back to the Docker CLI application for compatibility, though it's not available on Windows.

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