Nautilus: The Desktop Linux Server Manager You’ve Been Waiting For
If you manage Linux servers, you probably live between two extremes: either you're stuck in a pure terminal (SSH) or you rely on heavy, invasive web interfaces like Cockpit or Webmin.
I decided to bridge this gap by creating Nautilus—a modern, open-source server manager focused on the desktop experience. It’s not just another SSH client; it’s a "Mission Control" for your infrastructure.
Why Nautilus?
Most SSH clients focus only on the connection. Nautilus focuses on management. Built with Tauri, Rust, and React 19, it is extremely lightweight and fast, without the bloated overhead of a standard Electron app.
Key Features:
Docker Management (Portainer-Inspired): Forget memorizing complex Docker CLI flags for daily tasks. Nautilus features a simplified interface inspired by Portainer, allowing you to view containers, check status, start/stop services, and monitor images directly.
Real-time Performance Dashboard: Get an instant visual overview of CPU, RAM, and network usage as soon as you connect.
SFTP Explorer with Native Editor: Browse files as if they were on your local machine. Edit configuration files directly with syntax highlighting—no more struggling with Vim over a laggy connection.
Cron Job Manager: Visualize and edit your scheduled tasks in a human-readable format.
Process Monitor: Kill unresponsive processes or monitor resource consumption with just two clicks.
Snippet Library: Save those complex Docker commands or log queries you can never remember and execute them instantly.
Native Security: We don't reinvent the wheel or store passwords in plain text. The app uses native OS vaults (macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager, or Linux Secret Service).
The Tech Stack
For the devs interested in what’s under the hood:
Frontend: React 19 + Vite 7 + TailwindCSS.
Backend/Core: Rust (via Tauri) for safety and performance.
Sidecar: A dedicated Node.js process handles the heavy lifting of SSH2/SFTP for maximum stability.
Give it a spin
Nautilus is 100% open-source and constantly evolving. Whether you are a DevOps professional, a SysAdmin, or a Home Lab enthusiast (Raspberry Pi users, I’m looking at you), Nautilus was built to streamline your workflow.
Official Repo: https://github.com/ricardoborges/Nautilus
Contributions and feedback—especially regarding the Docker implementation—are highly welcome!
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