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Overview

The .dockman.yaml file is an optional configuration file for customizing your Dockman instance's behavior, appearance, and functionality.

Configuration File Location​

Version 3+​

Dockman automatically manages configuration files. YAML files are stored at:

path/to/config/dockyaml/<host>.dockman.yml

Edit the host-specific configuration by clicking the YAML button in the file list toolbar:

dockm

Version 2​

Create a .dockman.yaml or .dockman.yml file in your compose root directory.

Default location:

Dockman searches for the configuration file in your compose root. For example, with DOCKMAN_COMPOSE_ROOT=/home/zaphodb/stacks:

/home/zaphodb/stacks/.dockman.yaml

Custom location:

Override the default path using the DOCKMAN_DOCK_YAML environment variable (configuration guide):

  • Absolute paths start with /
  • Relative paths are relative to the compose root

Examples:

# Default (no custom path set)
DOCKMAN_COMPOSE_ROOT=/home/zaphodb/stacks
# → /home/zaphodb/stacks/.dockman.yaml

# Absolute path
DOCKMAN_DOCK_YAML=/opt/configs/mydockman.yaml
# → /opt/configs/mydockman.yaml

# Relative path
DOCKMAN_DOCK_YAML=dockman/.dockman.yml
# → /home/zaphodb/stacks/dockman/.dockman.yml