I built a 3D Docker dashboard for fun, and it turned into DockScope
I built DockScope as a fun side project because I wanted a more visual way to inspect Docker services, dependencies, and runtime state.
Most of the time, working with Docker means jumping between commands like docker ps, docker logs, and docker inspect. That works, but it is not always the easiest way to understand a stack as a whole.
So I built a browser-based dashboard that lets you explore a Docker environment through:
- a 3D dependency graph
- live metrics
- log streaming
- embedded terminal access
- and common container actions
Why I built it
Mostly because I thought Docker tooling could be more visual and more interactive.
I wanted something that made it easier to answer questions like:
- what depends on what?
- which container is unhealthy?
- where should I look first when something breaks?
Tech stack
DockScope is built with:
- TypeScript
- Svelte
- Three.js
- Docker tooling on the backend (dockerode)
What I liked building most
The most interesting part was turning raw Docker state into something visual that still felt useful.
A graph can become gimmicky very quickly, so I tried to make sure DockScope stayed practical, not just pretty. That meant focusing on things like:
- useful relationships between services
- fast inspection
- real-time updates
- and actions you would actually want during debugging
Try it
GitHub: https://github.com/ManuelR-T/dockscope
If you try it, I would love feedback.
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