Your containers, one click from the terminal
HostDock manages Docker on remote servers through the server's own docker command over SSH. There is no Docker API to expose and no agent to install. List containers, follow their logs, restart them or open a shell inside one.
What you can do
Container overview
Every container with its state, image, ports, CPU and memory, refreshed every 5 seconds. Images are listed too.
Live logs
Follow a container’s logs as they arrive, or download the full log to read it elsewhere.
Shell into a container
Open a terminal tab inside any running container. HostDock uses bash and falls back to sh.
Ask why it crashed
Send a container’s state, exit code, out-of-memory flag and recent logs to the AI assistant with one click.
At a glance
| How it works | Runs the server’s docker CLI over SSH; no remote API, no agent |
|---|---|
| Actions | Start · stop · restart (stop and restart ask first) · logs · shell |
| Logs | Follows the last 500 lines live; full log available as a download |
| Refresh | Container list and resource usage every 5 seconds |
| Errors | Explains when Docker is missing, the daemon is down or the user lacks permission |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to expose the Docker API to use HostDock?
No. HostDock runs the docker command on the server over SSH, the same way you would by hand. The Docker socket and API stay private to the server.
Can I get a shell inside a container?
Yes. Choose “Open terminal” on a running container and HostDock opens a new terminal tab with docker exec, using bash if the image has it and sh otherwise.
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