Docker Folders

Organize and manage Docker containers in Unraid with folder groupings for better dashboard organization.

Docker Organization Plugin

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Useful Links

• Docker Folder Plugin
• Unraid Community Apps
• Folder View Plugin

Related Videos

• Unraid Docker Management
• Container Organization
• Dashboard Customization

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Credits

Role	Contributor
Writer / Producer	Sycotix
Video Recording and Voice	Sycotix
Contributor	North
Testing / Proofreading	Hawks, DiscDuck

Feature List

Container Organization Tools

• Visual Folder Organization - Group containers into logical folders
• Custom Icons - Add visual indicators for easy identification
• Animated Icons - Support for GIF animations
• Dashboard Cleanup - Reduce clutter on Docker tab
• Container Preview - Quick container information display
• VM Support - Also works with virtual machines
• Custom Naming - Flexible folder naming conventions
• Status Indicators - Visual status for grouped containers
• Easy Management - Simple add, remove, and reorganize operations

Installation by Unraid Version

Unraid 6.12.3 or Lower

Install Docker Folder

1. Navigate to Community Applications: Unraid webUI → Apps tab
2. Search: Type "Docker Folder"
3. Install: Select "Docker Folder" from GuildDart's Repository
4. Wait for Installation: Plugin will install automatically

Unraid 6.12.3 or Higher

Install Folder View

1. Navigate to Community Applications: Unraid webUI → Apps tab
2. Search: Type "Folder View"
3. Install: Select "Folder View" from Scolcipitato Repository
4. Wait for Installation: Plugin will install automatically

Unraid 7.0.0 or Higher

Install Folder View2

1. Navigate to Community Applications: Unraid webUI → Apps tab
2. Search: Type "Folder View2"
3. Install: Select "Folder View2" from VladoPortos and Scolcipitato Repository
4. Wait for Installation: Plugin will install automatically

Configuration

Creating Docker Folders

Add Container Folder

1. Navigate to Docker Tab: Go to Docker tab in Unraid webUI
2. Add Folder: Click "Add Folder" button
3. Select Advanced View: Enable advanced configuration options
4. Configure Folder:

   Folder Name: Media Management
   Description: Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, and related containers
   Icon: Choose from library or upload custom

Folder Configuration Options

Basic Settings

Folder Name: Descriptive name for your container group
Icon: Visual representation (optional)
Expanded by Default: Show containers when page loads
Hide folder when empty: Automatically hide if no containers
Show container count: Display number of containers in folder

Advanced Settings

Container/VM Preview: Show container details
Status Icon Autostart: Visual indicators for container status
Sort Order: Customize folder positioning
Custom CSS: Advanced styling options

Adding Containers to Folders

Organize Existing Containers

1. Edit Container: Click container icon → Edit
2. Extra Parameters: Add to extra parameters field:

   --label folder="Media Management"

3. Apply Changes: Save and restart container

Alternative Method

1. Folder Configuration: In folder settings
2. Select Containers: Choose containers to include
3. Apply: Containers will be grouped automatically

Animated Icons

Icon Sources

Hernandito's Animated Icons

1. Browse Collection: Visit Hernandito's icon repository
2. Choose Color Scheme: Select from available themes
3. Select Icon: Find appropriate icon for your folder
4. Copy URL: Right-click and copy image address

Icon Configuration

Add Animated Icon

1. Edit Folder: Click folder settings
2. Icon Field: Paste copied image URL
3. Test Icon: Verify icon displays correctly
4. Submit Changes: Save folder configuration

Popular Icon Categories

Media: Plex, Jellyfin, Emby icons
Download: Sonarr, Radarr, qBittorrent icons
Network: VPN, proxy, monitoring icons
Utility: Backup, file management, development icons
Gaming: Game servers, Discord bots, voice chat icons

Folder Examples

Media Management Folder

Container Organization

Folder: Media Management
Description: Complete media server stack
Containers:
- Plex Media Server
- Jellyfin
- Sonarr
- Radarr
- Lidarr
- Prowlarr
- qBittorrent
- Overseerr

Network Services Folder

Network Tools Organization

Folder: Network Services
Description: VPN, proxy, and networking tools
Containers:
- Nginx Proxy Manager
- Cloudflare Tunnel
- WireGuard VPN
- Pi-hole
- Unbound DNS
- AdGuard Home

Development Folder

Development Environment

Folder: Development
Description: Development and testing tools
Containers:
- Code Server
- GitLab
- Jenkins
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- MongoDB
- MinIO

VM Support

Virtual Machine Folders

Organize VMs

1. Navigate to VMs Tab: Go to VMs tab in Unraid webUI
2. Add Folder: Click "Add Folder" button
3. Configure VM Folder:

   Folder Name: Windows VMs
   Description: Windows virtual machines
   Icon: Windows logo or custom icon

VM Folder Examples

Folder: Gaming VMs
- Windows 10 Gaming
- Windows 11 Gaming
- Gaming VM Template

Folder: Server VMs
- Ubuntu Server
- CentOS Server
- Proxmox VM

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Plugin Not Working

1. Check Version: Verify correct plugin for your Unraid version
2. Restart WebUI: Tools → System Information → Reload
3. Clear Browser Cache: Hard refresh the page

Containers Not Showing in Folders

1. Verify Labels: Check container extra parameters for correct folder label
2. Restart Containers: Stop and start affected containers
3. Plugin Restart: Disable and re-enable plugin

Icons Not Loading

1. Check URL: Verify icon URL is accessible
2. HTTPS Required: Ensure icon URLs use HTTPS
3. File Format: Confirm supported formats (PNG, JPG, GIF)

Performance Issues

Large Number of Containers

1. Collapse Folders: Keep folders collapsed by default
2. Optimize Icons: Use smaller icon file sizes
3. Group Efficiently: Don't create too many small folders

Best Practices

Organization Strategy

Logical Grouping

Group by Function:
- Media: All media-related containers
- Network: Networking and security tools
- Development: Development and testing tools
- Games: Game servers and gaming tools
- Utilities: System tools and utilities

Group by Application Stack:
- Plex Stack: Plex + *arr applications
- Monitoring Stack: Grafana + Prometheus + exporters
- Backup Stack: Duplicati + rsync + cloud sync

Naming Conventions

Consistent Naming

Descriptive Names:
✅ "Media Management"
✅ "Network Services"
✅ "Development Tools"

Avoid Generic Names:
❌ "Stuff"
❌ "Random"
❌ "Misc"

Icon Guidelines

Icon Selection

Consistency:
- Use same style across folders
- Maintain color scheme
- Consider dark/light mode compatibility

Size:
- Optimal: 64x64 pixels
- Maximum: 128x128 pixels
- Format: PNG, JPG, or GIF

Advanced Configuration

Custom CSS Styling

Advanced Appearance

/* Example custom styling */
.folder-container {
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.folder-header {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    color: white;
}

Automation Scripts

Automated Container Labeling

#!/bin/bash
# Auto-label containers based on image names

# Media containers
docker update --label folder="Media Management" $(docker ps -q --filter "ancestor=linuxserver/plex")
docker update --label folder="Media Management" $(docker ps -q --filter "ancestor=linuxserver/sonarr")

# Network containers
docker update --label folder="Network Services" $(docker ps -q --filter "ancestor=jc21/nginx-proxy-manager")

Special Thanks

• GuildDart for the original Docker Folder plugin
• Scolcipitato for Folder View plugin development
• VladoPortos for Folder View2 improvements
• Hernandito for animated icon collections
• To our fantastic Discord community and our Admins DiscDuck and Hawks for their input and testing

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Final Words

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