# Firefox 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. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Umbrel, Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid. Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/433/firefox ## Description 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 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, ZimaOS. ## Health score 76/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors. - Maintained: 100 (last commit 32 days ago) - Popular: 68 (2,567 GitHub stars) - Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image) - Light to run: 40 (4 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM) - Security check: 85 (no serious findings, CI) ## Links - Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/firefox - Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/jlesage/firefox - ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/jlesage-firefox - Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/firefox-12rfyep0r7gzn9?q=Firefox - Official website: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/ - GitHub: https://github.com/jlesage/docker-firefox ## 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. ## Alternatives - Brave: The Brave browser(https://brave.com/) is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. - Chromium: Chromium is a LinuxServer.io Docker container that packages the open-source Chromium browser for headless automation, web scraping, and bro… - Fifo: Fifo is a fast, free, and secure web browser designed to respect your privacy. - 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: Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. - Opera: Opera is a multi-platform web browser built on the Chromium engine and developed by its namesake company, Opera, that distinguishes itself… - SeaMonkey: SeaMonkey is an all-in-one internet suite. - 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… --- Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/433/firefox), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.