pushpenderindia/ubuntu-vnc-container repository overview

⁠Ubuntu VNC Desktop Container

A lightweight, ready-to-use Ubuntu desktop environment with VNC and web-based noVNC access. Perfect for remote development, testing, or accessing a Linux desktop from anywhere through your web browser.

⁠GitHub Repo: https://github.com/PushpenderIndia/UbuntuVNC⁠

⁠🚀 Features

• Latest Ubuntu with XFCE4 desktop environment
• Dual Access Methods: Traditional VNC client + Web-based noVNC
• Zero Configuration: Auto-starts VNC and noVNC services on container launch
• Lightweight: Optimized for minimal resource usage
• Secure: Password-protected VNC access
• Cross-Platform: Access from Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile devices

⁠🎯 Use Cases

• Remote development environment
• Linux desktop for Windows/Mac users
• CI/CD testing with GUI applications
• Educational purposes and Linux learning
• Isolated desktop environment for experiments
• Web-based Linux access for Chromebooks/tablets

⁠⚡ Quick Start

# Run the container
docker run -d -p 5901:5901 -p 6080:6080 --name ubuntu-desktop pushpenderindia/ubuntu-vnc-container

# Access via web browser (recommended)
http://localhost:6080/vnc.html

# Or use VNC client: localhost:5901
# Default password: password

⁠🔧 Configuration

• VNC Port: 5901
• noVNC Web Port: 6080
• Default Resolution: 1024x768
• Desktop Environment: XFCE4
• Default VNC Password: vncpassword

⁠🌐 Web Access

Simply open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:6080/vnc.html - no VNC client installation required! Works on any device with a modern web browser.

⁠📱 Mobile Friendly

Access your Ubuntu desktop from smartphones and tablets through the responsive noVNC web interface.

⁠🔒 Security Note

Change the default VNC password in production environments by rebuilding with a custom VNC_PASSWORD environment variable.

Perfect for developers, students, and anyone who needs a clean Ubuntu desktop environment accessible from anywhere!