App Management

System Tray

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How System Tray Works

No documentation needed. System Tray guides you through each step visually.

Open Dashboard

Navigate to your application dashboard to see all deployed apps.

Use System Tray

Access System Tray from the application detail view.

Take Action

Apply changes and monitor results in real time.

No GUI Here

The Terminal Way: No System Tray

Without System Tray, you're back to the dark ages of server management. Here's what that looks like.

SSH into your server

Connect to your server via terminal.

terminal

ssh root@your-server-ip

List all containers

See what's running (and what's crashed).

terminal

docker ps -a
# Good luck remembering which container is which
# CONTAINER ID   IMAGE          STATUS
# a1b2c3d4e5f6   myapp:v1.2.3   Up 2 days
# f6e5d4c3b2a1   myapp:v1.2.2   Exited (1) 3 days ago

Check container logs

Dig through logs to find errors.

terminal

docker logs container_name --tail 500
# Scroll through 500 lines of unformatted text
# grep for errors manually

No syntax highlighting, no search, no filtering.

Restart a container

Stop and start the container manually.

terminal

docker compose stop app
docker compose start app
# Or the nuclear option:
docker compose down && docker compose up -d

Rollback to previous version

Hope you tagged your images properly.

terminal

# First, find the old image
docker images | grep myapp
# Edit docker-compose.yml to use old tag
nano docker-compose.yml
# Change image: myapp:latest to myapp:v1.2.2
docker compose up -d

If you didn't tag versions... good luck.

The Easy Way

Your Time is Worth More

Stop copy-pasting commands from Stack Overflow. System Tray gives you a proper interface for server management.

One-click actions
Real-time feedback
Automatic backups
Zero CLI knowledge required

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Capabilities

System Tray Features

Everything you need for app management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

Get Started

Menu bar (macOS) / system tray (Windows/Linux) icon for Server Compass

Quick access to your servers, live deployment status, and a one-click Show Window — without bringing the dock app forward

Favorites at the top

Integrated with Server Compass's App Management suite

The Power of System Tray

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. System Tray makes professional-grade app management accessible to everyone.

Complete Visibility

System Tray gives you a bird's-eye view of all your applications. No more guessing container states.

Instant Actions

System Tray puts start, stop, restart, and rollback at your fingertips with one-click controls.

Safe Operations

System Tray includes safety guards and confirmations to prevent accidental destructive actions.

Historical Context

System Tray keeps a full audit trail so you always know what changed and when.

System Tray: Frequently Asked

Common questions about System Tray in Server Compass

How do I access System Tray in Server Compass?

System Tray is available in the App Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to App Management, and you'll find System Tray ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does System Tray require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. System Tray works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is System Tray included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including System Tray, is included with the one-time $49 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 107+ features for all your servers.

Can I use System Tray with any VPS provider?

System Tray works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.

What makes System Tray different from command-line alternatives?

System Tray provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.

More App Management Features

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Application Dashboard

View all deployed applications with real-time status indicators. Switch between grid and table view for your preferred workflow.

Grid & Table View

Toggle between visual grid cards and compact table view. See container status, uptime, and quick actions at a glance.

Container Health Monitoring

Real-time container status with uptime tracking, health check indicators, and resource usage per container.

Zero-Downtime Deployment

Blue-green deployment strategy ensures zero interruption. Health checks validate new containers before switching traffic.

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Public IP Visibility

Try System Tray Today

Download Server Compass and get access to System Tray along with 106 other features. One-time $49 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.

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