Docker Pilot¶

Advanced Docker Compose management tool with interactive CLI, multi-language support, and plugin system

What is Docker Pilot?¶

Docker Pilot is a powerful command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to simplify and enhance your Docker Compose workflow. Whether you're a beginner learning Docker or an experienced developer managing complex multi-container applications, Docker Pilot provides an intuitive interface with advanced features.

Key Features¶

Interactive Menu: User-friendly interactive interface for all operations
Multi-language Support: Available in English and Portuguese (Brasil)
Plugin System: Extensible architecture with custom plugins
Smart Commands: Intelligent Docker Compose command management
Real-time Monitoring: Live service status and log monitoring
Advanced Configuration: Flexible configuration system
Beautiful CLI: Colored output with intuitive feedback
Service Management: Individual service control and scaling
Health Checks: Built-in service health monitoring
Cleanup Tools: Smart resource cleanup and optimization

Why Choose Docker Pilot?¶

Traditional Docker Compose	Docker Pilot
`docker-compose up -d`	Interactive service selection or `docker-pilot up`
`docker-compose logs -f service`	`docker-pilot logs service --follow` with smart formatting
Complex configuration files	Guided setup with validation
Manual service management	Automated health checks and monitoring
English only	Multi-language support
Basic error messages	Detailed, contextual feedback

Quick Start¶

Installation¶

npmyarnpnpm

npm install -g docker-pilot

yarn global add docker-pilot

pnpm add -g docker-pilot

First Run¶

Navigate to your Docker Compose project:

cd your-docker-project

Start Docker Pilot:

docker-pilot

Choose your language (first run only)
Use the interactive menu or CLI commands

Example Usage¶

# Interactive mode (default)
docker-pilot

# Start all services
docker-pilot up

# View service status
docker-pilot status

# Monitor logs in real-time
docker-pilot logs --follow

# Open shell in a service
docker-pilot shell web

# Scale services
docker-pilot scale web=3 api=2

🌟 Features Overview¶

The interactive menu provides a intuitive way to manage your Docker environment:

Quick Setup: Auto-detect and configure services
Service Management: Start, stop, restart individual or all services
Real-time Monitoring: Live status updates and log streaming
Advanced Operations: Shell access, scaling, health checks
Maintenance Tools: Cleanup, updates, and optimization

Multi-language Support¶

Docker Pilot supports multiple languages with automatic detection:

English: Full support with comprehensive documentation
Portuguese (Brasil): Complete translation including CLI and interactive menu
Automatic Detection: Uses system language or manual selection
Runtime Switching: Change language anytime in settings

Plugin System¶

Extend Docker Pilot functionality with plugins:

Custom Commands: Add your own commands
Hooks System: React to Docker Pilot events
Service Integration: Integrate with external services
Configuration: Flexible plugin configuration

📚 Documentation Structure¶

This documentation is organized into several sections:

Getting Started: Installation, setup, and first steps
User Guide: Detailed usage instructions and features
Advanced: Plugin development and advanced configurations
Examples: Real-world examples and use cases
API Reference: Complete API documentation
Development: Contributing and development guide

🤝 Community¶

GitHub: docker-pilot repository
Issues: Report bugs or request features
Discussions: Community discussions
Contributing: How to contribute

License¶

Docker Pilot is released under the ISC License.

Ready to pilot your Docker containers? Let's get started!

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