How to Install Dashdot on macOS

Dashdot is an open-source dashboard for visualizing and managing Docker containers. It is available on GitHub at dashdot">https://github.com/MauriceNino/dashdot. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Dashdot on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation, please ensure the following prerequisites are fulfilled:

• Docker is installed on your macOS device.
• Git is installed on your macOS device.
• You have access to a terminal, such as Terminal.app, iTerm or zsh.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Dashdot GitHub repository to your local machine. Open the terminal app on your macOS device and type the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/MauriceNino/dashdot.git
   

2. Change the working directory to the cloned repository. Type the following command:

   cd dashdot
   

3. Build the Docker container using the Dockerfile provided in the repository. Type the following command:

   docker-compose build
   

4. Run the Docker container using the Docker Compose file provided in the repository. Type the following command:

   docker-compose up -d
   

5. Access the Dashdot web interface by opening a web browser and entering the following URL:

   http://localhost:8080
   

   It may take a moment for the Dashdot web interface to load as the necessary services start up.

6. You should now be able to see the Dashdot dashboard and manage Docker containers using it.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Dashdot on your macOS device! With this dashboard, you can now visualize and manage Docker containers with ease.

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