#2338·beszel

[Feature]: Document docker rootless limitations for agent

Author: pdc1Created Sep 13, 2026Updated Sep 13, 2026
Labelsenhancement

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Component

Agent

Description

I have had a number of problems getting my beszel-agent running on rootless docker (See #2320 for the latest). It works so much better as a native systemd service that I think it would be worth having a caution in the documentation that rootless docker users consider a native binary install.

In my case, when I switched from rootless docker to native systemd, with no specific configuration, I suddenly get all this extra data:

  • Temperature sensors
  • Fans
  • Battery
  • GPU power, usage, and VRAM
  • ZFS
  • S.M.A.R.T. data
  • Systemd services

If you don't need those, rootless docker works fine, but I think the difference in capability is worth a note.

Motivation / Use Case

I think it would be helpful to make an informed decision of basic capabilities with rootless docker compared with the full suite of monitoring features available from a native client.