IT & cloud
Whaler is a compact desktop interface for common Docker container and Compose application operations. It includes container start and stop, compose application control, and container log viewing.
Linux developers who want simple controls for local Docker applications
Docker must already be installed and configured. It focuses on basic operations rather than complete cluster administration.
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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Docker must already be installed and configured.
GPL-3.0+; Docker must already be installed and configured.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Docker must already be installed and configured.
Brings container start and stop and compose application control into the same workflow.
Select the container or Compose application, start it, and inspect its logs before changing configuration or stopping the workload after testing.
Docker must already be installed and configured.
It focuses on basic operations rather than complete cluster administration.
Whaler fits Linux developers who want simple controls for local Docker applications. Select the container or Compose application, start it, and inspect its logs before changing configuration or stopping the workload after testing.
Docker must already be installed and configured. It focuses on basic operations rather than complete cluster administration. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.
The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Docker must already be installed and configured.
Yes. Whaler includes container start and stop. Select the container or Compose application, start it, and inspect its logs before changing configuration or stopping the workload after testing.
Docker must already be installed and configured.
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