How To Use Claude Code For Docker Management on Hostinger VPS

Description

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Claude Code to move Uptime Kuma Docker Container into its own directory, configure Custom Domains & Set Up Docker Network.

What is Uptime Kuma?
A free, open-source monitoring tool that lets you monitor websites, APIs, and other services through a self-hosted dashboard.

Prerequisites:
Claude Code installed
SSH connection to Hostinger VPS
Docker installed on VPS

📌 Links:

• Get Hostinger VPS + n8n: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
• Connect Claude Code to VPS (Tutorial): https://youtu.be/5X1FgNwYnkc
• Install Claude Code (Tutorial): https://youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
• Uptime Kuma: https://uptimekuma.org/
• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/code

What You Will Learn:

• Launch Claude Code in Plan Mode
• Organize Docker Structure on VPS
• Use Claude Code To Move Docker Container to New Directory
• Use Claude Code to Configure Custom Domains & Traefik
• Use Claude Code To Setup Docker Network
• How To Update & Change Directories

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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:24 What You Will Learn
01:25 Review: Tutorial #1 (Install Uptime Kuma)
02:53 Launch Claude Code
03:37 Connect Claude Code to VPS
04:07 Switch To Plan Mode
04:37 Give Claude Code 3 Tasks
06:58 Add DNS A-Record
08:34 Docker Manager Setup Review
09:18 Claude Code DNS Check
10:04 Google Chrome Cache Fix
10:49 Add Monitor To Uptime Kuma
11:57 Check Docker Network (Dashboardl)
13:01 Check Docker Network (Terminal)
13:50 Inspect Docker Network (Terminal)
14:31 How To Update Docker Containers
17:10 Update n8n
17:57 Update Uptime Kuma
19:41 Recap

🪜What You Will Learn:

1. Launch Code Code using –resume
2. Select Previous Claude Session & Tap Enter
3. Press Shift + Tab Key (2x) to switch to Plan Mode
4. Enter 3 Tasks for Claude Code (Move Uptime Kuma, Configure Custom Domain, Set up Docker Container)
5. Review Claude Code Implementation Plan
6. Make Edits or Accept and Proceed
7. Login to Hostinger VPS Dashboard
8. Go to DNS Manager and add A-Record pointing to VPS IP
9. Test Custom Domain
10. Confirm Docker Network was created (app-net)
11. Update Docker Containers