From 7f4dd5a70af93133d274ddacfc573e7a59a8b10c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Evie Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 22:47:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add VNCFox and update documentation for VNCFox/Browservice --- README.md | 5 +++++ compose.yml | 9 +++++++++ 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 848ecb4..c8ad7e5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,11 +8,14 @@ A collection of Docker configurations designed to bridge the gap between modern - **[Stunnel](https://www.stunnel.org/):** Used for SMTP/POP3/IMAP protocol/TLS translation. - **[WebOne](https://github.com/atauenis/webone):** Modern-to-legacy HTTP proxy for browsing. - **[WRP (Web Rendering Proxy)](https://github.com/tenox7/wrp):** Visual-rendering proxy that converts modern web pages into clickable image maps. +- **[VNCFox](https://github.com/tenox7/vncfox):** Runs a modern browser in a VNC session, accessible from vintage hardware. +- **[Browservice](https://github.com/ttalvitie/browservice):** A proxy that lets modern browsers run locally but render into old browser windows. *Note: Advanced setup required, usually requires building locally.* ## Features - **Legacy Mail Proxy:** Uses `Stunnel` to translate non-SSL legacy client connections into secure TLS 1.3 tunnels for modern servers. *Note: Best used with your own private mail server (like Synology MailPlus) that supports standard basic authentication (PLAIN/LOGIN).* - **WebOne Proxy:** An HTTP proxy that strips modern security requirements and complex scripts, allowing vintage browsers to access the modern web. - **WRP (Web Rendering Proxy):** A visual proxy that renders modern webpages as clickable image maps for hardware that cannot handle modern web standards. +- **VNCFox:** Provides a remote-controlled modern browser session via VNC, perfect for high-capability legacy OSes (like Windows XP). ## Services | Service | Role | Host Port | Purpose | @@ -20,6 +23,7 @@ A collection of Docker configurations designed to bridge the gap between modern | **Stunnel** | Mail Proxy | 25, 110, 143 | Bridges legacy mail clients to modern TLS-enabled servers. | | **WebOne** | HTTP Proxy | 8081 | Allows retro browsers to access the modern web (strips TLS/scripts). | | **WRP** | Visual Proxy | 8082 | Renders modern sites as image maps for very limited hardware. | +| **VNCFox** | Remote Browser | 5900 | Provides a VNC-based session for a modern browser. | ## Quick Start 1. **Launch:** Run `docker compose up -d` to start all services. @@ -30,6 +34,7 @@ A collection of Docker configurations designed to bridge the gap between modern 3. **Retro Browsing:** - **For WebOne:** Set your browser's proxy settings to `host-ip:8081`. - **For WRP:** Navigate to `http://host-ip:8082` in your legacy browser. + - **For VNCFox:** Use any VNC client (e.g., TightVNC) to connect to `host-ip:5900` (Password: `vncfox`). ## Configuration - All infrastructure and service mappings are defined in `compose.yml`. diff --git a/compose.yml b/compose.yml index 7d7b71f..352a7bd 100644 --- a/compose.yml +++ b/compose.yml @@ -34,6 +34,15 @@ services: networks: - mail-proxy + vncfox: + image: tenox7/vncfox + container_name: vncfox-proxy + restart: always + ports: + - "5900:5900" + networks: + - mail-proxy + networks: mail-proxy: driver: bridge