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Bas Nijholt fdb00e7655 refactor(web): store backups in XDG config directory (#113)
* refactor(web): store backups in XDG config directory

Move file backups from `.backups/` alongside the file to
`~/.config/compose-farm/backups/` (respecting XDG_CONFIG_HOME).
The original file path is mirrored inside to avoid name collisions.

* docs(web): document automatic backup location

* refactor(paths): extract shared config_dir() function

* fix(web): use path anchor for Windows compatibility
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---
icon: lucide/layout-dashboard
---
# Web UI
Compose Farm includes a web interface for managing stacks from your browser. Start it with:
```bash
cf web
```
Then open [http://localhost:8000](http://localhost:8000).
## Features
### Full Workflow
Console terminal, config editor, stack navigation, actions (up, logs, update), dashboard overview, and theme switching - all in one flow.
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### Stack Actions
Navigate to any stack and use the command palette to trigger actions like restart, pull, update, or view logs. Output streams in real-time via WebSocket.
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### Theme Switching
35 themes available via the command palette. Type `theme:` to filter, then use arrow keys to preview themes live before selecting.
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### Command Palette
Press `Ctrl+K` (or `Cmd+K` on macOS) to open the command palette. Use fuzzy search to quickly navigate, trigger actions, or change themes.
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## Pages
### Dashboard (`/`)
- Stack overview with status indicators
- Host statistics
- Pending operations (migrations, orphaned stacks)
- Quick actions via command palette
### Stack Detail (`/stack/{name}`)
- Compose file editor (Monaco)
- Environment file editor
- Action buttons: Up, Down, Restart, Update, Pull, Logs
- Container shell access (exec into running containers)
- Terminal output for running commands
Files are automatically backed up before saving to `~/.config/compose-farm/backups/`.
### Console (`/console`)
- Full shell access to any host
- File editor for remote files
- Monaco editor with syntax highlighting
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### Container Shell
Click the Shell button on any running container to exec into it directly from the browser.
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## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| `Ctrl+K` / `Cmd+K` | Open command palette |
| `Ctrl+S` / `Cmd+S` | Save editors |
| `Escape` | Close command palette |
| `Arrow keys` | Navigate command list |
| `Enter` | Execute selected command |
## Starting the Server
```bash
# Default: http://0.0.0.0:8000
cf web
# Custom port
cf web --port 3000
# Development mode with auto-reload
cf web --reload
# Bind to specific interface
cf web --host 127.0.0.1
```
## Requirements
The web UI requires additional dependencies:
```bash
# If installed via pip
pip install compose-farm[web]
# If installed via uv
uv tool install 'compose-farm[web]'
```
## Architecture
The web UI uses:
- **FastAPI** - Backend API and WebSocket handling
- **HTMX** - Dynamic page updates without full reloads
- **DaisyUI + Tailwind** - Theming and styling
- **Monaco Editor** - Code editing for compose/env files
- **xterm.js** - Terminal emulation for logs and shell access