Synology Install Draw.io With Portainer

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Synology Install Draw.io With Portainer

My previous guide for Draw.io involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest Draw.io version via Portainer. Draw.io (formerly Diagramly) is free online diagram software. You can use it as a flowchart maker, network diagram software, to create UML online, as an ER diagram tool, to design database schema, to build BPMN online, as a circuit diagram maker, and more. draw.io can import .vsdx, Gliffy™ and Lucidchart™ files. The software allows you to choose from an automatic layout function, or create a custom layout. They have a large selection of shapes and hundreds of visual elements to make your diagram or chart one-of-a-kind. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Draw.io on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Draw.io v.24.3.1 release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

  • STEP 3

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 4

In the Name field type in drawio. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

version: "3.9"
services:
  drawio:
    container_name: Draw.io
    image: jgraph/drawio
    healthcheck:
     test: curl -f http://localhost:8080/ || exit 1
    mem_limit: 4g
    cpu_shares: 768
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    restart: on-failure:5
    ports:
      - 5022:8080

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 1

  • STEP 5

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 2

  • STEP 6

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 3

  • STEP 7

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  • STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:5022 Click Device to save your diagrams. Follow the instructions in the images below.

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 4

  • STEP 9

Click Create a New Diagram or Open an Existing Diagram. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 5

  • STEP 10

Choose your favorite diagram from the list, then click Create. follow the instructions in the image below.

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 6

  • STEP 11

Your Diagram at a glance!

Draw.io Synology NAS Portainer Set up 7

Enjoy Draw.io!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.

Note: If you want to run the Draw.io container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Draw.io work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: Find out how to update the Draw.io container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Saturday / April 27th, 2024 at 11:21 PM

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