⚠️ Make sure to only use named Docker volumes for your containers and projects. Data in bind-mounted volumes will be lost when the Arcane app is restarted or updated. ⚠️ Watch out for port conflicts between your custom Docker containers and your umbrelOS apps. Arcane is a powerful and modern container management platform designed to simplify the way developers interact with Docker environments. It provides a seamless and visually appealing interface that brings all aspects of container management together in one place. Users can create, start, stop, and inspect containers, explore networks, manage images, and handle volumes with precision and control. Beyond basic management, Arcane enhances productivity by offering integrated tools that developers typically rely on during their daily workflows. Its built-in terminal allows direct interaction with running containers, while the embedded code editor enables quick configuration or script adjustments without switching to external applications. Real-time system insights and detailed logging give users a clear view of their infrastructure's performance and resource usage. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between simplicity and advanced control. It combines a clean, modern design with powerful backend capabilities, making it equally suitable for developers experimenting locally and professionals managing larger setups. With Arcane, managing containers feels more like using a well-crafted development environment than an administrative dashboard, allowing users to focus on building and running applications instead of dealing with complex Docker commands. 🧩 Arcane on Umbrel is designed for advanced users who want complete control over their containers. Follow these recommendations to ensure a reliable and stable experience. 1. Persistent data: Always use named Docker volumes for your containers and projects. Any data stored in bind mounts will be lost when the Arcane app is updated or restarted. 2. Po...
Arcane is commonly used as a self-hosted alternative to Docker Desktop, Portainer. Replacing a SaaS tool with a self-hosted equivalent lets you avoid recurring subscription fees, keep full control of your data, and continue working even when the original vendor changes pricing, ships limits, or shuts down.
License: BSD-3-Clause. Built with: Go, Svelte, TypeScript, Go Template, Just, CSS, Shell, PLpgSQL, Dockerfile, HTML. Website: https://getarcane.app. Source: https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane.
See official install docs: https://getarcane.app
Self-hosting gives you three things SaaS can’t: data ownership (the files live on disks you control), cost predictability (a one-time setup vs. recurring per-seat fees that grow with your household or team), and longevity (open-source means the app keeps working even if the maintainers move on, since you can pin a working version). The trade-off is that you take on the operational work of running a server, applying updates, and handling backups.
Most self-hosted apps run comfortably on modest hardware — a Raspberry Pi 4, a mini PC, a NAS with Docker support, or a small VPS is usually enough for personal or family use. CPU and RAM requirements scale with how many simultaneous users or how much data you push through Arcane. Storage requirements depend on the kind of data you keep; check the README for guidance on data retention.