From da299b3e609df09edc9089997b0abf96334460de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: hhf <hhf@noreply.localhost>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 22:28:20 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md

---
 README.md | 178 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 176 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d0f6c11..778a9df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,177 @@
-# docker-manager
+# Docker Composer
 
-this is a simple program to manage docker containers.
\ No newline at end of file
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
+
+A lightweight and flexible Docker container management solution that simplifies the orchestration and automation of container deployments. While similar to Umbrel's container management approach, Docker Composer provides a more versatile solution that can be integrated into any Docker environment.
+
+## Features
+
+- Automated container management and orchestration
+- Boot-time container recomposition
+- On-demand container reconstruction
+- Interactive container management interface
+- Selective container exclusion
+- Compatible with any Docker environment
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Python 3.6 or higher
+- Docker Engine
+- Docker Compose
+- Appropriate Docker permissions for the executing user
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+```bash
+git clone https://git.hhf.technology/hhf/maestro.git
+cd maestro
+```
+
+2. Configure your environment by editing `docker-composer.conf` (see Configuration section below)
+
+3. Ensure scripts have executable permissions:
+```bash
+chmod +x *.py
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### docker-composer.conf
+
+The `docker-composer.conf` file contains essential configuration parameters:
+
+| Parameter | Description | Example |
+|-----------|-------------|---------|
+| `compose-path` | Directory containing Docker container folders | `/opt/docker/containers` |
+| `exclude-containers` | List of containers to exclude from management | `["container1", "container2"]` |
+
+Example configuration:
+```yaml
+compose-path: /opt/docker/containers
+exclude-containers:
+  - monitoring
+  - internal-proxy
+```
+
+### Directory Structure
+
+Your container directory structure should follow this format:
+```
+compose-path/
+├── container1/
+│   └── docker-compose.yml
+├── container2/
+│   └── docker-compose.yml
+└── container3/
+    └── docker-compose.yml
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+### Available Scripts
+
+| Script | Description | Use Case |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| `composer.py` | Main orchestration script | Automated container management on system boot |
+| `re_compose.py` | Manual reconstruction tool | On-demand container rebuild and reconfiguration |
+| `basic-management.py` | Interactive management interface | Basic container operations (start, stop, remove) |
+
+### Running the Scripts
+
+All scripts must be executed from the same directory as `docker-composer.conf`.
+
+1. **Automated Boot Management**
+```bash
+./composer.py
+```
+
+2. **Manual Container Reconstruction**
+```bash
+./re_compose.py
+```
+
+3. **Interactive Container Management**
+```bash
+./basic-management.py
+```
+
+### Adding to System Startup
+
+To enable automatic container management on system boot:
+
+#### Using systemd
+
+1. Create a service file:
+```bash
+sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/docker-composer.service
+```
+
+2. Add the following content:
+```ini
+[Unit]
+Description=Docker Composer Container Management
+After=docker.service
+Requires=docker.service
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+ExecStart=/path/to/composer.py
+WorkingDirectory=/path/to/docker-composer
+User=your-user
+Group=docker
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+```
+
+3. Enable and start the service:
+```bash
+sudo systemctl enable docker-composer
+sudo systemctl start docker-composer
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- Ensure proper file permissions on configuration files
+- Run scripts with minimal required privileges
+- Regularly audit excluded containers list
+- Monitor container logs for unexpected behavior
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+Common issues and solutions:
+
+1. **Permission Denied**
+   - Ensure the executing user is in the docker group
+   - Check file permissions on scripts and configuration
+
+2. **Configuration Not Found**
+   - Verify script execution from correct directory
+   - Check `docker-composer.conf` exists and is readable
+
+3. **Container Exclusion Issues**
+   - Verify container names match exactly
+   - Check for whitespace in configuration
+
+## Contributing
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create your feature branch
+3. Commit your changes
+4. Push to the branch
+5. Create a new Pull Request
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+- Inspired by Umbrel's container management approach
+- Built with Python and Docker
+- Community contributions and feedback
+
+---
+
+For bug reports and feature requests, please use the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/yourusername/docker-composer/issues) page.
\ No newline at end of file