So, an earlier discussion noted the limitations of Eel regarding not being able to edit after uploading them via create custom app, inability to use .env files, and, needing to keep Dockerfiles elsewhere via a full path build context. I have solved all that, for the way I want to do it at least. Let…

Please try this. compose.yml contents: services: ubuntu: image: ubuntu:${UBUNTUVERSION} restart: unless-stopped pull_policy: missing command: ["sleep", "infinity"] env_file: - ../.env.global environment: TZ: ${TZ} …/env.global TZ=America/Chicago UBUNTUVERSIO…

But my syntax is different, did you run it? It does work and it is a solution for multiple files, would work for the version tag. The “trick” part is the part you add to the Truenas GUI, the include is no longer the only statement. I am not using docker compose config, not needed, just running the a…

include: - path: /mnt/tank/Data/Compose/Ubuntu/compose.yml env_file: - /mnt/tank/Data/Compose/.env.global - /mnt/tank/Data/Compose/Ubuntu/.env Indeed, this seems to work for variable for the compose interpreter and variables for inside the container. Sorry for the back and forth. …

It’s ok, my bad at first for not understanding the specifics and not taking the time to actually see what you are saying. Yes, I change the custom icons myself, thanks for posting and hopefully it exists in Truenas soon. I just wanted to give you a non change Truenas option that is native docker. W…

So I’m kind of a dummy when it comes to Docker, specifically when it comes to Dockerfiles, as I’ve never had occasion to use them before. So I create $SOMEDIR, and in that create Dockerfile mostly as above (though with Cloudflare because I’m using that), compose.yaml mostly as above, and .env conta…

I found this through Techno Tim’s recent video. Just wanted to drop some appreciation. I’ll be trying this out soon.

Two Questions: Does this work when there are multiple containers within a single Compose file? Can I use this for existing compose stacks that were created via CLI? Thanks.

[image] mango: Does this work when there are multiple containers within a single Compose file? Didn’t try it myself, but see no reason why it wouldn’t. [image] mango: Can I use this for existing compose stacks that were created via CLI? Perhaps you would need to migrate the content of…

Hello, I am new to TrueNAS and I am undecided between dockg and this custom app/include approach. What I really would like is to keep the dependencies/additional tools to a minimum, so this is a plus of this approach, although realistically, I would need studio code server or similar to edit. Wha…

[image] henfri: If I go for this approach and restore, would the custom docker files be part of the TrueNAS Settings file? Probably not, right? I’m almost sure it won’t be backed up. [image] henfri: But apart from that: What is the benefit of this approach vs. dockge? Didn’t use dockg…

Electric Eel - How I am using Dockerfile, .env files, compose files - #26 by dan - Apps and Virtualization

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