Dozzle – Real-Time Docker Log Viewer

Overview

Dozzle is an open-source, lightweight, web-based log viewer designed to simplify monitoring and debugging Docker containers. Sponsored by Docker OSS and actively maintained by Amir Raminfar, Dozzle provides real-time log streaming with an intuitive and efficient UI.

Optimized for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators, Dozzle offers:

Live log streaming directly from containers
Search and filtering capabilities
JSON log support with intelligent color coding
A minimal footprint, making it ideal for any environment

Dozzle is distributed under the MIT license, ensuring free and open use across development and production workflows.

Key Features

🔹 Real-Time Log Streaming

Instantly view logs as they are generated, enabling faster debugging and container monitoring.

🔹 Web-Based Interface

No need for additional CLI commands—open your browser and start exploring logs immediately.

🔹 Lightweight & Fast

Runs with minimal resource usage, suitable for both development setups and production Docker hosts.

🔹 Simple Installation

Deployable with a single Docker command or via Docker Compose. No complex setup required.

🔹 Secure Local Access

Works by reading the Docker daemon socket (/var/run/docker.sock), ensuring direct and secure interaction with local containers.

Installation & Setup

Using Docker CLI (Recommended)

The simplest way to run Dozzle is by mounting the Docker socket file:

The Docker socket is typically located at: /var/run/docker.sock
Dozzle listens on port 8080 by default, but you can remap it using -p if needed.

docker run -d \
  --name dozzle \
  -p 8080:8080 \
  -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
  amir20/dozzle:latest

Once running, access Dozzle at: ➡️ http://localhost:8080

Using Docker Compose

For environments managed with Compose, use the following configuration:

services:
  dozzle:
    image: amir20/dozzle:latest
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
    ports:
      - 8080:8080

Start the service:

docker compose up -d

Swarm Deployment

Dozzle can also be deployed as a Swarm service for distributed environments.

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