Explore Termix: A Free Open‑Source Server Management Platform with Docker Deployment

What Is Termix?

Termix is a comprehensive open‑source server management platform that provides a modern web interface to simplify remote server administration. It integrates a powerful SSH terminal, secure file management, and tunneling capabilities into a single, intuitive solution that can be self‑hosted at no cost.

Core Features

Terminal Management

Multi‑panel support for up to four split‑screen terminals.

Tab‑based interface to organize multiple sessions.

Full SSH compatibility, supporting password and key‑based authentication.

Real‑time communication via WebSocket for low‑latency interaction.

File Operations

Remote file management with upload, download, rename, delete, and move functions.

In‑browser preview and editing of code, images, audio, and video files.

Integrated code editor with syntax highlighting and advanced editing features.

Security and Authentication

SQLite database encryption with automatic encrypt/decrypt.

Two‑factor authentication using TOTP.

JWT‑based session management with configurable expiration.

Secure storage and optional passphrase protection for SSH private keys.

Installation Methods

Termix runs on Windows, Linux, iOS/Android, and can even be deployed directly in a browser.

Docker Installation (Recommended)

services:
  termix:
    image: ghcr.io/lukegus/termix:latest
    container_name: termix
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    volumes:
      - termix-data:/app/data
    environment:
      PORT: "8080"

volumes:
  termix-data:
    driver: local

For production environments, enable SSL by adding the following configuration:

services:
  termix:
    image: ghcr.io/lukegus/termix:latest
    container_name: termix
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
      - "8443:8443"
    volumes:
      - termix-data:/app/data
    environment:
      PORT: "8080"
      ENABLE_SSL: "true"
      SSL_PORT: "8443"
      SSL_DOMAIN: "yourdomain.com"

volumes:
  termix-data:
    driver: local

Visual Overview