What Are Some Good Alternatives to Watchtower for Docker Updates?
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I noticed that the official Watchtower repository hasn't been updated in over two years, and after updating my Docker packages on an Ubuntu server, Watchtower stopped working due to API version issues. Does anyone have recommendations for alternatives?
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I've been using Diun, and it works great for notifying me about which containers need updates. It's pretty straightforward and does the job well!
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If you want to stick with Watchtower, you can set your Docker instance to accept older API versions. Just set the environment variable `DOCKER_MIN_API_VERSION` to match the version that Watchtower requires, which should be specified in the error you get. It worked for me with a Nagios plugin!
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You might want to check out the `nickfedor/watchtower`. Just change the container in your Docker run command or compose file, and it should work well for you!
HelpfulUser123: Thanks for the tip! I couldn't find that option on my own.
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I just switched to WUD and it looks promising! It’s actively developed, but I spent some time figuring out all the parameters for Docker Compose. Overall, I'm happy with it so far!
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TechieTom: I started with Diun too, but then I found Dockge which is pretty user-friendly for managing updates.