Containers Catalog

This page summarizes core services and where to find their deployment/configuration in the Nexus repository. Refer to Nexus for authoritative details.

Core Infrastructure

• Traefik (Ingress)
  • Purpose: HTTPS, routing, service discovery
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/traefik
• PostgreSQL (Database)
  • Purpose: Shared relational storage with schema isolation
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/postgres
• n8n (Workflow Engine)
  • Purpose: Visual workflows, webhooks, scheduling, integration hub
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/n8n
• Grafana (Observability)
  • Purpose: Dashboards and metrics
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/grafana
• Watchtower (Updates)
  • Purpose: Automated container image updates
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/watchtower
• Portainer (Management)
  • Purpose: Optional Docker management UI
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/portainer
• Homepage (Landing)
  • Purpose: Homelab landing page / service links
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/homepage
• Socket Proxy (Docker)
  • Purpose: Secure access to Docker socket for Traefik/Portainer
  • Config: https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/tree/main/compose/socket-proxy

Application and Integrations

• Omnia API (Dashboard backend)
  • Purpose: Widget registry, user profiles, state
  • Config: See Nexus docs (when available)
• Home Assistant (Device control)
  • Purpose: Device states, scenes, automations
  • Config: See Nexus docs – https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/blob/main/docs/containers.md
• Frigate (Computer vision)
  • Purpose: Object detection and security events
  • Config: See Nexus docs – https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/blob/main/docs/containers.md

Messaging and Automation (Planned/Optional)

• Mosquitto (MQTT broker)
  • Purpose: Lightweight pub/sub for devices and events
  • Status: See Nexus docs – https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/blob/main/docs/containers.md
• Node-RED (Low-latency automations)
  • Purpose: Immediate reaction to device events
  • Status: See Nexus docs – https://github.com/dcampman/nexus/blob/main/docs/containers.md

For the most accurate and current configuration, always consult the Nexus repository.