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Firefox is a Docker container that runs the free, open-source Mozilla Firefox web browser in the background and serves its full graphical interface to you…

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Firefox is a Docker container that runs the free, open-source Mozilla Firefox web browser in the background and serves its full graphical interface to you over the network. You can open it in any modern web browser with no client-side installation or setup, or connect with any VNC client. The web interface adds audio playback, seamless clipboard sharing, and an integrated file manager and terminal for managing the container. Built on Alpine Linux, it keeps the image small and light on CPU and memory. It suits homelab and self-hosting users who want a managed, remotely accessible browser running on their own server.

Platform availability

Available on 3 of 6 install platforms

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

74/100 Good

Maintained
100last commit 17 days ago
Popular
682,567 GitHub stars
Easy to install
553 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
404 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM
How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 10 days ago

GitHub stars
2,567
Open issues
93
Last commit
2026-09-22
Latest release
v26.09.1
License
MIT
Activity
declining

Checked 3 days ago - source: GitHub (jlesage/docker-firefox)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 10 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Start by logging in with your credentials Use your service username and password in the login call once to get a token. This token is the pass the service uses to recognize you, so without it you cannot check your balance or get a phone number. source
  • Save the token and the pkey from setup Save the token and the pkey, which is the unique key for the temporary phone number you requested. If the SMS never arrives, use setRel with that pkey to free the number; losing it can stop you from getting the code or releasing it. source
  • Skip apiReturn unless it is enabled Do not send the apiReturn report unless your account has that specific permission enabled. The docs warn that unauthorized calls can deduct from your balance, so leave it off until the service says you may use it. source
  • Open the mapped port to use Firefox Open the container's mapped port in a web browser, or connect with any VNC client, to reach Firefox's full graphical interface. The web interface needs no client-side installation and adds audio playback, clipboard sharing, an integrated file manager, and a terminal. source

Fetched 3 days ago - each note links to its source

Alternatives (12)

  • Brave - The Brave browser(https://brave.com/) is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile.
  • Chromium - Chromium is the LinuxServer.io Docker container that packages the open-source Chromium browser for headless automation, web scraping, and b…
  • Falkon - Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.
  • Floorp - Open-source web browser built on Firefox, prioritizing privacy and anonymity while offering a Chromium-like interface, user customization,…
  • Google Chrome - Web browser built on an open-source platform featuring multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, real-time translat…
  • Helium Browser - Chromium-based browser with preinstalled open-source blockers, default anti-tracking features, no data collection, full extension support,…
  • LibreWolf - LibreWolf is an independent, privacy-focused fork of the Firefox web browser, provided here as a LinuxServer.io Docker container.
  • Mullvad Browser - The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project.
  • Tor Browser - Tor Browser is an anonymized web browser that routes all traffic through the Tor network to conceal your identity, location, and online act…
  • Vivaldi - Vivaldi(https://vivaldi.com/) is a Norwegian freeware, cross-platform web browser with a built-in email client developed by Vivaldi Technol…
  • Waterfox - Waterfox is an open-source, privacy-focused browser based on the popular open source browser with a red panda as a mascot.
  • Zen Browser - Privacy-centric, open-source browser with unique UI features like vertical tabs, Split View, and Zen Glance, focusing on security and tranq…

Checked 7 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Do I need to install anything on the client to use this Firefox container?

No, the full graphical interface can be accessed directly from a modern web browser without downloads, installs, or setup.

Does the web interface include extras beyond the browser itself?

Yes, it offers audio playback, clipboard sharing, an integrated file manager and terminal for the container's files and shell, and desktop notifications.

Is this container made by Mozilla or the Firefox team?

No, the project is entirely unofficial and not made by the creators of Firefox.

Can it be run behind a reverse proxy with hostname or path routing?

The documentation includes reverse proxy guidance, routing based on hostname, and routing based on URL path.

Does the project document GPU acceleration?

Yes, the documentation includes a GPU Acceleration Support section.

Answers sourced from github.com

Community

Collected 10 days ago - public community threads