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Docker Local Host Access (Host Shim)

When using Docker containers in LAN network modes (e.g. br0 / eth0 with macvlan or ipvlan), containers may not be able to reach the host system directly.

The Docker Local Host Access plugin solves this by creating a small shim interface on the host, enabling containers on these LAN networks to access the MOS host.

✅ What Changed?​

This feature was previously provided as a manual script (shim_bridge.sh).

It is now shipped as an official MOS Plugin:

  • No manual script setup
  • No Cron job required
  • Install once → active automatically
  • Release selection is handled via MOS Hub (like any other plugin)

📍 Where to Find the Plugin​

Go to:

MOS Hub → Search
Look for: Docker Local Host Access

This plugin is maintained by ich777 and is part of the official MOS template collection. The source repository can be found here:
https://github.com/ich777/mos-templates

Docker Local Host Access Plugin

⬇️ Installation​

  • Open MOS Hub

  • Select Docker Local Host Access

  • Click Install

  • Choose the desired release version

  • Confirm the installation

After installation, the plugin is active automatically.

🧩 After Installation​

The plugin will appear under:

Plugins

From there you can see that it is installed and open the plugin page.

Docker Local Host Access Plugin MOS Hub

Docker Local Host Access Plugin Page

⚙️ Configuration​

This plugin does not provide a configuration UI.

Once installed, it automatically applies the required host shim setup based on the system configuration.

✅ Summary​

  • The Host Shim is now delivered as a MOS plugin

  • Install via MOS Hub and select a release version

  • No Cron job and no manual scripts required

  • No configuration page (it works automatically once installed)