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I wanted a quick local way to review my own Docker Compose stacks before assuming a service was private, behind a reverse proxy, or only bound to localhost.

ExposeMap is a small open-source CLI that reads a docker-compose.yml file and reports exposure hints: internal, localhost-only, directly exposed from Compose config, reverse-proxy exposed, or unknown.

It generates a Markdown report and Mermaid diagram. It checks common port mappings, localhost bindings, Traefik-style labels, likely reverse proxy services, and risky directly published database/admin ports.

Important limitation: it does not prove internet reachability, run network scans, connect to containers, modify Compose files, inspect secrets, or upload anything.

GitHub: https://github.com/kaibuild/exposemap

I'm especially looking for sanitized Compose edge cases where the classification is misleading or the wording should be clearer.

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[–] themachine@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago

Is this a vibe coded npm app that's purpose is to avoid reading and understanding your own compose files?

[–] clmbmb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I don't get why people don't try to use other languages for these type of CLI tools. I get that they are familiar with JavaScript, but npm is a nightmare right now and I wouldn't install anything with it for some time.

There's always shell scripting available, also Go, Rust and lots of other options (I specifically don't mention Python, as pip is also a bit problematic).

[–] lastweakness@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

How is Rust not problematic? Cargo has the same risks involved afaik

[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Hey, thanks for sharing bro.