Put Docker Socket Proxy in front of every container that needs the Docker API instead of mounting docker.sock directly

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Djeex
2026-09-07 13:42:40 +02:00
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commit 81c54c9afc
10 changed files with 401 additions and 46 deletions
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@@ -94,15 +94,52 @@ services:
container_name: dockge
ports:
- 3555:5001 # LAN-accessible port will be 3555
environment:
- DOCKER_HOST=tcp://docker-socket-proxy:2375
- DOCKGE_STACKS_DIR=/srv/docker
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- /srv/docker/dockge/data:/app/data
- /srv/docker:/srv/docker
networks:
- dockge-internal
depends_on:
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-dockge
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
networks:
- dockge-internal
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- DOCKGE_STACKS_DIR=/srv/docker
- CONTAINERS=1
- IMAGES=1
- NETWORKS=1
- VOLUMES=1
- EXEC=1
- INFO=1
- SYSTEM=1
- POST=1
- ALLOW_START=1
- ALLOW_STOP=1
- ALLOW_RESTARTS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
networks:
dockge-internal:
name: dockge-internal
```
::warning
Dockge needs access to the Docker API to manage every other stack on this server, which is effectively root access to your host. Instead of mounting `/var/run/docker.sock` directly, this config sits **Docker Socket Proxy** in front of it, only allowing the specific permissions Dockge needs (containers, images, networks, volumes, exec, lifecycle actions), on their own internal network. Dockge has no built-in login by default, so never expose port `3555` beyond your LAN without putting it behind [TinyAuth](/serveex/security/tinyauth) or [Authentik](/serveex/advanced/authentik) first.
::
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#### Launch the container
@@ -149,12 +186,44 @@ services:
- WATCHTOWER_LABEL_ENABLE=true
- WATCHTOWER_CLEANUP=true
- WATCHTOWER_REMOVE_VOLUMES=true
- DOCKER_HOST=tcp://docker-socket-proxy:2375
# Discord notifications - uncomment if used
#- WATCHTOWER_NOTIFICATIONS=slack
#- WATCHTOWER_NOTIFICATION_SLACK_IDENTIFIER=Watchtower
#- WATCHTOWER_NOTIFICATION_SLACK_HOOK_URL=${WH_URL}
networks:
- watchtower-internal
depends_on:
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-watchtower
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
networks:
- watchtower-internal
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- CONTAINERS=1
- IMAGES=1
- NETWORKS=1
- VOLUMES=1
- INFO=1
- SYSTEM=1
- POST=1
- ALLOW_START=1
- ALLOW_STOP=1
- ALLOW_RESTARTS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
networks:
watchtower-internal:
name: watchtower-internal
```
::warning
@@ -162,6 +231,10 @@ services:
`WATCHTOWER_REMOVE_VOLUMES=true` deletes a container's anonymous volumes as soon as it's updated. Combined with a `latest` tag, an automatic update can silently wipe data for any app that still stores something in an anonymous (unnamed) volume instead of a bind mount.
::
::note
This config sits **Docker Socket Proxy** in front of the Docker API instead of mounting `/var/run/docker.sock` directly, so Watchtower only gets the permissions it actually needs (list/pull images, recreate containers) rather than full root-equivalent access to the host.
::
#### Set your environment variables
Fill in the `.env` section in Dockge with the following:
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@@ -43,10 +43,41 @@ services:
- .env
environment:
- DOZZLE_HOSTNAME=${DOMAIN}
- DOCKER_HOST=tcp://docker-socket-proxy:2375
networks:
- dozzle-internal
depends_on:
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-dozzle
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
networks:
- dozzle-internal
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- CONTAINERS=1
- IMAGES=1
- INFO=1
- EVENTS=1
- ALLOW_LOGS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
networks:
dozzle-internal:
name: dozzle-internal
```
::note
Dozzle only ever reads container logs, so this config sits **Docker Socket Proxy** in front of the Docker API instead of mounting `/var/run/docker.sock` directly, keeping `POST` disabled entirely: Dozzle can list containers and stream their logs, and nothing else.
::
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✨ __Tip:__ Add the watchtower label to each container to automate updates
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@@ -53,13 +53,35 @@ services:
network_mode: host
volumes:
- ./socket:/beszel_socket
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
LISTEN: /beszel_socket/beszel.sock
DOCKER_HOST: tcp://127.0.0.1:2375
# Do not remove quotes around the key
KEY: ${KEY}
depends_on:
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-beszel
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
ports:
- 127.0.0.1:2375:2375
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- CONTAINERS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
```
::note
`beszel-agent` runs with `network_mode: host`, so it can't join a dedicated internal network like the other proxied stacks on this site; instead, **Docker Socket Proxy** publishes its API on `127.0.0.1` only, reachable from the agent via the host's own loopback interface, with just `CONTAINERS=1` enabled since the agent only needs to read container stats.
::
::tip{icon=""}
✨ __Tip:__ Add the Watchtower label to each container to automate updates.
@@ -122,11 +144,28 @@ services:
container_name: beszel-agent
restart: unless-stopped
network_mode: host
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
LISTEN: ${PORT}
KEY: ${KEY}
DOCKER_HOST: tcp://127.0.0.1:2375
depends_on:
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-beszel
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
ports:
- 127.0.0.1:2375:2375
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- CONTAINERS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
```
And in `.env`:
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Authentik also supports multi-factor authentication, including TOTP (a code gene
It's a great alternative to VPNs for securely exposing services, especially ones that lack MFA or login protection (e.g., the SWAG dashboard).
Authentik has [extensive documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/installation/docker-compose) and [great tutorials from Cooptonian](https://www.youtube.com/@cooptonian). Here, well cover the basics using Dockge as an example.
Authentik has [extensive documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/install-config/install/docker-compose) and [great tutorials from Cooptonian](https://www.youtube.com/@cooptonian). Here, well cover the basics using Dockge as an example.
There are two main modes you should know:
@@ -156,24 +156,54 @@ services:
AUTHENTIK_POSTGRESQL__USER: ${PG_USER:-authentik}
AUTHENTIK_POSTGRESQL__NAME: ${PG_DB:-authentik}
AUTHENTIK_POSTGRESQL__PASSWORD: ${PG_PASS}
# `user: root` and the docker socket volume are optional.
# See more for the docker socket integration here:
# `user: root` and the Docker integration below are optional, only needed if you
# want Authentik to auto-manage embedded outposts on this host. See:
# https://goauthentik.io/docs/outposts/integrations/docker
# Removing `user: root` also prevents the worker from fixing the permissions
# on the mounted folders, so when removing this make sure the folders have the correct UID/GID
# (1000:1000 by default)
user: root
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
- ./media:/media
- ./certs:/certs
- ./custom-templates:/templates
- ./ssh:/authentik/.ssh
networks:
- default
- authentik-internal
env_file:
- .env
depends_on:
- postgresql
- redis
- docker-socket-proxy
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-authentik
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
networks:
- authentik-internal
volumes:
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
environment:
- CONTAINERS=1
- IMAGES=1
- NETWORKS=1
- INFO=1
- POST=1
- ALLOW_START=1
- ALLOW_STOP=1
- ALLOW_RESTARTS=1
restart: unless-stopped
read_only: true
tmpfs:
- /run
networks:
authentik-internal:
name: authentik-internal
volumes:
database:
@@ -182,6 +212,10 @@ volumes:
driver: local
```
::note
This adds **Docker Socket Proxy** so the optional Docker integration never needs `/var/run/docker.sock` mounted directly into the worker. If you enable it, set the connection's Docker URL in the admin UI to `http://docker-socket-proxy:2375` instead of the local socket path, as [Authentik's own docs recommend](https://goauthentik.io/docs/outposts/integrations/docker) for socket-proxy setups.
::
### Begin the initial setup
In the `.env` file, the `PG_PASS` and `AUTHENTIK_SECRET_KEY` variables are already set.
@@ -322,7 +356,7 @@ Go to _Settings_, click the _MFA_ section, then _Register_. Choose a method like
Youll now be prompted to enter a one-time code at every login.
## Protecting a Native App
Authentik is natively compatible with several applications. You can find the list and [support here](https://docs.goauthentik.io/integrations/services/).
Authentik is natively compatible with several applications. You can find the list and [support here](https://integrations.goauthentik.io/).
## Protecting an App via Reverse Proxy
SWAG lets you insert Authentiks login page between a request and access to your service. To do this:
@@ -436,9 +470,9 @@ We assume youve already installed [Docker](/serveex/core/docker) and [SWAG](/
### Create the stack folder
On your remote machine, use [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#installer-dockge-pour-gérer-et-déployer-les-conteneurs) to create a stack named `authentik-outpost`.
On your remote machine, use [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#install-dockge-to-manage-and-deploy-containers) to create a stack named `authentik-outpost`.
If you havent installed [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#installer-dockge-pour-gérer-et-déployer-les-conteneurs), create a folder `/srv/docker/authentik-outpost`, or directly via command line:
If you havent installed [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#install-dockge-to-manage-and-deploy-containers), create a folder `/srv/docker/authentik-outpost`, or directly via command line:
```bash [Terminal]
sudo mkdir -P /srv/docker/authentik-outpost
@@ -515,7 +549,7 @@ We assume the Dockge network name is `authentik-outpost_default`.
### Restart SWAG
If using [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#installer-dockge-pour-gérer-et-déployer-les-conteneurs), restart SWAG.
If using [Dockge](/serveex/core/docker/#install-dockge-to-manage-and-deploy-containers), restart SWAG.
Otherwise, via terminal:
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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: Install Arcane, a modern Docker and Compose management web UI, as a
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::note{to="/serveex/core/docker#installer-dockge-pour-gérer-et-déployer-les-conteneurs"}
::note{to="/serveex/core/docker#install-dockge-to-manage-and-deploy-containers"}
This is an advanced alternative to **Dockge**: it can manage several remote Docker hosts from a single instance, and supports OIDC login natively instead of relying on a separate forward-auth proxy.
::
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ services:
docker-socket-proxy:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/socket-proxy:latest
container_name: arcane-docker-proxy
container_name: docker-socket-proxy-arcane
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:true
networks: