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Welcome to WhaleTUI

WhaleTUI is a powerful, terminal-based Docker management tool that simplifies container operations through an intuitive user interface. Built with Go and featuring a modern TUI (Terminal User Interface), WhaleTUI provides comprehensive Docker management capabilities right from your terminal.

What is WhaleTUI?​

WhaleTUI is designed to make Docker container management more accessible and efficient. Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or system administrator, WhaleTUI provides the tools you need to manage your Docker environment effectively.

Key Features​

  • Container Management: Start, stop, restart, delete, and manage containers with ease
  • Image Management: Browse, inspect, and manage Docker images
  • Network Management: View and manage Docker networks
  • Volume Management: Handle Docker volumes and data persistence
  • Swarm Support: Manage Docker Swarm services and nodes
  • SSH Integration: Connect to remote Docker hosts securely
  • Real-time Logs: Monitor container logs in real-time
  • Interactive Shell: Built-in shell for advanced operations
  • Theme Support: Customizable color schemes and UI appearance
  • Column Configuration: Customize table columns with responsive widths, alignment, and visibility controls

Why Choose WhaleTUI?​

Simplicity​

WhaleTUI provides an intuitive interface that makes Docker operations straightforward, even for complex tasks.

Performance​

Built with Go, WhaleTUI is fast and efficient, handling large numbers of containers and images without performance degradation.

Flexibility​

Support for both local and remote Docker hosts, with SSH integration for secure remote management.

Extensibility​

Modular architecture allows for easy extension and customization of functionality.

Getting Started​

Ready to get started with WhaleTUI? Check out our Installation Guide to set up WhaleTUI on your system, or jump into the Quick Start Guide for immediate hands-on experience.

Architecture Overview​

WhaleTUI is built with a modular architecture that separates concerns and promotes maintainability:

  • Core Application: Main application logic and coordination
  • Domain Services: Business logic for Docker operations (containers, images, networks, volumes, swarm)
  • UI Layer: Terminal user interface components with keyboard-driven navigation
  • Docker Client: Integration with Docker Engine API
  • SSH Client: Remote host connectivity for secure management
  • Theme System: Customizable appearance and color schemes

Contributing​

WhaleTUI is an open-source project, and we welcome contributions! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help is appreciated. See our Contributing Guide for more information.

License​

WhaleTUI is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.