Hey everyone! I often run multiple applications in Docker and I'm searching for a way to access a GUI desktop remotely to manage files and apps. I was considering linuxserver/webtop, but I'm having trouble getting it to save installed apps like qdirstat. Is there another solution out there that allows me to install packages and maintain them through container updates? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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So, I switched things up! I used to run a Windows VM on Proxmox, but it was draining resources. Now, I just installed TigerVNC on my Ubuntu Docker host and set it up with Cloudflare's VNC access. I can now run any apps I want, access them securely, and save on CPU and memory. It's working out way better for me! 🙂
Have you thought about Kasm Workspaces? It’s a great alternative that offers a web-based desktop environment you can access remotely! Definitely worth checking out.
Did you check the webtop documentation? They have a section on application management that might help you out! Just in case you missed it, you can configure the universal installer to get your apps to persist.
You could always install the GUI directly on your host and map the paths to your Docker setup. That way, the apps are saved directly on the host system.
Consider using Docker volumes! They can help with data persistence across container updates, making it easier to keep your apps installed and working as expected.
I did look at it, but I overlooked the modification needed for the universal installer. I got that sorted now, so it’s working! Thanks!