Home Assistant Docker Proxy Add-on

Overview

This Home Assistant add-on provides a convenient way to expose your Docker daemon's socket to the outside world, enabling remote container management and monitoring. By proxying the Docker socket, you can use tools like Portainer or other Docker management interfaces to interact with your containers.

Installation

1. Add the Add-on Repository:

   • Navigate to Settings -> Add-ons in your Home Assistant instance.
   • Click on the Add-on Store tab.
   • Click on the "Install from Repository" button.
   • Enter the repository URL for this add-on (replace with your actual repository URL).
   • Click Add Repository.

2. Install the Add-on:

   • Search for the "Docker Proxy" add-on.
   • Click Install.

Configuration

Once installed, you can access the Docker socket proxy at http://<your_home_assistant_ip>:2375.

Note: Ensure that you have appropriate security measures in place to protect your Docker daemon and the exposed socket. Consider using strong authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Usage

1. Access the Docker Socket Proxy:
   • Use your web browser to access http://<your_home_assistant_ip>:2375.
2. Use a Docker Management Tool:
   • Use tools like Portainer or other Docker management interfaces to connect to the exposed Docker socket.

Security Considerations

• Network Security: Ensure your Home Assistant instance is secured with strong passwords, firewalls, and other security measures.
• Docker Socket Access: Limit access to the Docker socket to trusted users and applications.
• Add-on Configuration: Carefully review and configure the add-on's settings to minimize security risks.

By following these steps and considering the security implications, you can effectively use this add-on to manage your Docker containers remotely through your Home Assistant instance.