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Quick Start

Installation

From Source

git clone https://github.com/torosent/c9s.git
cd c9s
make build
sudo mv bin/c9s /usr/local/bin/

From Release

Download the latest release from GitHub Releases.

Running c9s

With Real Container Runtime

c9s

c9s will connect to your Apple Containers CLI automatically.

Demo Mode

Try c9s without a container runtime using the --demo-data flag:

c9s --demo-data

This spins up a populated fake client with sample containers, images, volumes, and networks.

  • Arrow keys or j/k to navigate lists
  • Enter to select or open details
  • q to quit
  • : to open the command palette
  • ? to see help/hotkeys
  • / to filter items
  • Space to mark items for batch operations
  • Mouse clicking and scrolling supported

Command Palette

Press : to open the command palette and type:

  • :containers - Switch to containers screen
  • :images - Switch to images screen
  • :volumes - Switch to volumes screen
  • :networks - Switch to networks screen
  • :builder - Switch to builder screen
  • :registry - Switch to registry screen
  • :system - Switch to system services screen
  • :jobs - View background jobs
  • :errors - View error logs
  • :pinned - View pinned items

Next Steps

  • Browse the Screens documentation to learn about each screen
  • Check out Hotkeys for the full keyboard reference
  • Read Configuration to customize c9s
  • Explore Skins to change the UI theme