Hydrodactyl is a modern, performance-focused game server management panel forked from Pterodactyl with smaller bundles and a reimagined interface.
Requires Docker runtime or Docker Compose environment.
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Standard Docker Compose deployment
version: '3.8'
services:
hydrodactyl:
image: hydrodactyl:latest
restart: always
ports:
- "8080:8080"Hydrodactyl is a modern self-hosted, privacy-first games solution. Hydrodactyl is a modern, performance-focused game server management panel forked from Pterodactyl with smaller bundles and a reimagined interface. Built for users and teams demanding full data ownership, Hydrodactyl eliminates proprietary vendor lock-in while delivering an intuitive, reliable experience.
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