Introduction

TurboPanel is a comprehensive platform for managing dockerized applications and infrastructure. It provides a centralized control surface for Docker management across multiple servers.

TurboPanel offers a unified interface for managing Docker containers across multiple servers, whether you choose cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment. The platform uses an agent-based architecture where lightweight agents run on managed servers to execute Docker commands and stream logs back to the central control plane.

Deployment Models

TurboPanel supports two deployment models to suit different needs:

Edge

• Pay per server pricing model
• Runs on global edge platform for low-latency deployment
• Uses Durable Objects for stateful communication with agents
• Managed infrastructure, no server maintenance required

Self-Hosted

• Free with unlimited servers
• Runs on your own infrastructure
• Uses WebSocket for persistent bidirectional communication
• Full control over data and infrastructure

Key Features

• Centralized Control Surface - Manage Docker containers across multiple servers from a single interface
• Dual Deployment Options - Choose cloud-hosted (pay per server) or self-hosted (free, unlimited servers)
• Agent-Based Architecture - Lightweight agents manage Docker containers on remote servers
• Cross-Platform Frontend - Web, iOS, and Android applications via Expo/React Native
• Dual Communication Modes - WebSockets for self-hosted, Durable Objects for cloud
• Integrated Control Plane - Self-Hosted mode includes agent functionality on control plane node

Architecture Overview

TurboPanel uses a control plane + agents architecture:

graph TB
    subgraph "Cloud-Hosted ($X per server)"
        A[Edge<br/>Control Plane]
        B[Agent on Server 1]
        C[Agent on Server 2]
        D[Agent on Server N]
        A -->|Durable Objects| B
        A -->|Durable Objects| C
        A -->|Durable Objects| D
    end

    subgraph "Self-Hosted (Free, Unlimited)"
        E[Self-Hosted Control Plane<br/>+ Integrated Agent]
        F[Agent on Server 2]
        G[Agent on Server 3]
        E -->|WebSocket| F
        E -->|WebSocket| G
        E -->|Local| H[Docker on Control Plane]
    end

Next Steps

• Installation — Install TurboPanel using the one-line install script
• Agent Setup — Agent architecture and configuration
• Installation — Production deployment instructions