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- Add circled ? help button in TopBar that opens a dialog with HOW-TO-USE.md content
- Create reusable Tooltip component with viewport-aware positioning
- Add 32 tooltip indicators across project config and settings panels
- Covers backend selection, Bedrock/Ollama/LiteLLM fields, Docker, AWS, MCP, and more

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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const HELP_MARKDOWN = `# How to Use Triple-C
Triple-C (Claude-Code-Container) is a desktop application that runs Claude Code inside isolated Docker containers. Each project gets its own sandboxed environment with bind-mounted directories, so Claude only has access to the files you explicitly provide.
---
## Prerequisites
### Docker
Triple-C requires a running Docker daemon. Install one of the following:
| Platform | Option | Link |
|----------|--------|------|
| **Windows** | Docker Desktop | https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/ |
| **macOS** | Docker Desktop | https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/mac-install/ |
| **Linux** | Docker Engine | https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ |
| **Linux** | Docker Desktop (alternative) | https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/linux/ |
After installation, verify Docker is running:
\`\`\`bash
docker info
\`\`\`
> **Windows note:** Docker Desktop must be running before launching Triple-C. The app communicates with Docker through the named pipe at \`//./pipe/docker_engine\`.
> **Linux note:** Your user must have permission to access the Docker socket (\`/var/run/docker.sock\`). Either add your user to the \`docker\` group (\`sudo usermod -aG docker $USER\`, then log out and back in) or run Docker in rootless mode.
### Claude Code Account
You need access to Claude Code through one of:
- **Anthropic account** — Sign up at https://claude.ai and use \`claude login\` (OAuth) inside the terminal
- **AWS Bedrock** — An AWS account with Bedrock access and Claude models enabled
- **Ollama** — A local or remote Ollama server running an Anthropic-compatible model (best-effort support)
- **LiteLLM** — A LiteLLM proxy gateway providing access to 100+ model providers (best-effort support)
---
## First Launch
### 1. Get the Container Image
When you first open Triple-C, go to the **Settings** tab in the sidebar. Under **Docker**, you'll see:
- **Docker Status** — Should show "Connected" (green). If it shows "Not Available", make sure Docker is running.
- **Image Status** — Will show "Not Found" on first launch.
Choose an **Image Source**:
| Source | Description | When to Use |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| **Registry** | Pulls the pre-built image from \`repo.anhonesthost.net\` | Fastest setup — recommended for most users |
| **Local Build** | Builds the image locally from the embedded Dockerfile | If you can't reach the registry, or want a custom build |
| **Custom** | Use any Docker image you specify | Advanced — bring your own sandbox image |
Click **Pull Image** (for Registry/Custom) or **Build Image** (for Local Build). A progress log will stream below the button. When complete, the status changes to "Ready" (green).
### 2. Create Your First Project
Switch to the **Projects** tab in the sidebar and click the **+** button.
1. **Project Name** — Give it a meaningful name (e.g., "my-web-app").
2. **Folders** — Click **Browse** to select a directory on your host machine. This directory will be mounted into the container at \`/workspace/<folder-name>\`. You can add multiple folders with the **+** button at the bottom of the folder list.
3. Click **Add Project**.
### 3. Start the Container
Select your project in the sidebar and click **Start**. A progress modal appears showing real-time status as the container starts. The status dot changes from gray (stopped) to orange (starting) to green (running). The modal auto-closes on success.
### 4. Open a Terminal
Click the **Terminal** button to open an interactive terminal session. A new tab appears in the top bar and an xterm.js terminal loads in the main area.
Claude Code launches automatically with \`--dangerously-skip-permissions\` inside the sandboxed container.
### 5. Authenticate
**Anthropic (OAuth) — default:**
1. Type \`claude login\` or \`/login\` in the terminal.
2. Claude prints an OAuth URL. Triple-C detects long URLs and shows a clickable toast at the top of the terminal — click **Open** to open it in your browser.
3. Complete the login in your browser. The token is saved and persists across container stops and resets.
**AWS Bedrock:**
1. Stop the container first (settings can only be changed while stopped).
2. In the project card, switch the backend to **Bedrock**.
3. Expand the **Config** panel and fill in your AWS credentials (see AWS Bedrock Configuration below).
4. Start the container again.
**Ollama:**
1. Stop the container first (settings can only be changed while stopped).
2. In the project card, switch the backend to **Ollama**.
3. Expand the **Config** panel and set the base URL of your Ollama server (defaults to \`http://host.docker.internal:11434\` for a local instance). Optionally set a model ID.
4. Start the container again.
**LiteLLM:**
1. Stop the container first (settings can only be changed while stopped).
2. In the project card, switch the backend to **LiteLLM**.
3. Expand the **Config** panel and set the base URL of your LiteLLM proxy (defaults to \`http://host.docker.internal:4000\`). Optionally set an API key and model ID.
4. Start the container again.
---
## The Interface
\`\`\`
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TopBar [ Terminal Tabs ] Docker ● Image ●│
├────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Sidebar │ │
│ │ Terminal View │
│ Projects │ (xterm.js) │
│ MCP │ │
│ Settings │ │
├────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ StatusBar X projects · X running · X terminals │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
\`\`\`
- **TopBar** — Terminal tabs for switching between sessions. Bash shell tabs show a "(bash)" suffix. Status dots on the right show Docker connection (green = connected) and image availability (green = ready).
- **Sidebar** — Toggle between the **Projects** list, **MCP** server configuration, and **Settings** panel.
- **Terminal View** — Interactive terminal powered by xterm.js with WebGL rendering. Includes a **Jump to Current** button that appears when you scroll up, so you can quickly return to the latest output.
- **StatusBar** — Counts of total projects, running containers, and open terminal sessions.
---
## Project Management
### Project Status
Each project shows a colored status dot:
| Color | Status | Meaning |
|-------|--------|---------|
| Gray | Stopped | Container is not running |
| Orange | Starting / Stopping | Container is transitioning |
| Green | Running | Container is active, ready for terminals |
| Red | Error | Something went wrong (check error message) |
### Project Actions
Select a project in the sidebar to see its action buttons:
| Button | When Available | What It Does |
|--------|---------------|--------------|
| **Start** | Stopped | Creates (if needed) and starts the container |
| **Stop** | Running | Stops the container but preserves its state |
| **Terminal** | Running | Opens a new Claude Code terminal session |
| **Shell** | Running | Opens a bash login shell in the container (no Claude Code) |
| **Files** | Running | Opens the file manager to browse, download, and upload files |
| **Reset** | Stopped | Destroys and recreates the container from scratch |
| **Config** | Always | Toggles the configuration panel |
| **Remove** | Stopped | Deletes the project and its container (with confirmation) |
### Renaming a Project
Double-click the project name in the sidebar to rename it inline. Press **Enter** to confirm or **Escape** to cancel.
### Container Lifecycle
Containers use a **stop/start** model. When you stop a container, everything inside it is preserved — installed packages, modified files, downloaded tools. Starting it again resumes where you left off.
**Reset** removes the container and creates a fresh one. However, your Claude Code configuration (including OAuth tokens from \`claude login\`) is stored in a separate Docker volume and survives resets.
Only **Remove** deletes everything, including the config volume and any stored credentials.
### Container Progress Feedback
When starting, stopping, or resetting a container, a progress modal shows real-time status messages (e.g., "Setting up MCP network...", "Starting MCP containers...", "Creating container..."). If an error occurs, the modal displays the error with a **Close** button. A **Force Stop** option is available if the operation stalls. The modal auto-closes on success.
---
## Project Configuration
Click **Config** on a selected project to expand the configuration panel. Settings can only be changed when the container is **stopped** (an orange warning box appears if the container is running).
### Mounted Folders
Each project mounts one or more host directories into the container. The mount appears at \`/workspace/<mount-name>\` inside the container.
- Click **Browse** ("...") to change the host path
- Edit the mount name to control where it appears inside \`/workspace/\`
- Click **+** to add more folders, or **x** to remove one
- Mount names must be unique and use only letters, numbers, dashes, underscores, and dots
### SSH Keys
Specify the path to your SSH key directory (typically \`~/.ssh\`). Keys are mounted read-only and copied into the container with correct permissions. This enables \`git clone\` via SSH inside the container.
### Git Configuration
- **Git Name / Email** — Sets \`git config user.name\` and \`user.email\` inside the container.
- **Git HTTPS Token** — A personal access token (e.g., from GitHub) for HTTPS git operations. Stored securely in your OS keychain — never written to disk in plaintext.
### Allow Container Spawning
When enabled, the host Docker socket is mounted into the container so Claude Code can create sibling containers (e.g., for running databases, test environments). This is **off by default** for security.
> Toggling this requires stopping and restarting the container to take effect.
### Mission Control
Toggle **Mission Control** to integrate Flight Control — an AI-first development methodology — into the project. When enabled:
- The Flight Control repository is automatically cloned into the container
- Flight Control skills are installed to Claude Code's skill directory (\`~/.claude/skills/\`)
- Project instructions are appended with Flight Control workflow guidance
- The repository is symlinked at \`/workspace/mission-control\`
Available skills include \`/mission\`, \`/flight\`, \`/leg\`, \`/agentic-workflow\`, \`/flight-debrief\`, \`/mission-debrief\`, \`/daily-briefing\`, and \`/init-project\`.
> This setting can only be changed when the container is stopped. Toggling it triggers a container recreation on the next start.
### Environment Variables
Click **Edit** to open the environment variables modal. Add key-value pairs that will be injected into the container. Per-project variables override global variables with the same key.
> Reserved prefixes (\`ANTHROPIC_\`, \`AWS_\`, \`GIT_\`, \`HOST_\`, \`CLAUDE_\`, \`TRIPLE_C_\`) are filtered out to prevent conflicts with internal variables.
### Port Mappings
Click **Edit** to map host ports to container ports. This is useful when Claude Code starts a web server or other service inside the container and you want to access it from your host browser.
Each mapping specifies:
- **Host Port** — The port on your machine (1-65535)
- **Container Port** — The port inside the container (1-65535)
- **Protocol** — TCP (default) or UDP
### Claude Instructions
Click **Edit** to write per-project instructions for Claude Code. These are written to \`~/.claude/CLAUDE.md\` inside the container and provide project-specific context. If you also have global instructions (in Settings), the global instructions come first, followed by the per-project instructions.
---
## MCP Servers (Beta)
Triple-C supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which extend Claude Code with access to external tools and data sources. MCP servers are configured in a **global library** and **enabled per-project**.
### How It Works
There are two dimensions to MCP server configuration:
| | **Manual** (no Docker image) | **Docker** (Docker image specified) |
|---|---|---|
| **Stdio** | Command runs inside the project container | Command runs in a separate MCP container via \`docker exec\` |
| **HTTP** | Connects to a URL you provide | Runs in a separate container, reached by hostname on a shared Docker network |
**Docker images are pulled automatically** if not already present when the project starts.
### Accessing MCP Configuration
Click the **MCP** tab in the sidebar to open the MCP server library. This is where you define all available MCP servers.
### Adding an MCP Server
1. Type a name in the input field and click **Add**.
2. Expand the server card and configure it.
The key decision is whether to set a **Docker Image**:
- **With Docker image** — The MCP server runs in its own isolated container. Best for servers that need specific dependencies or system-level packages.
- **Without Docker image** (manual) — The command runs directly inside your project container. Best for lightweight npx-based servers that just need Node.js.
Then choose the **Transport Type**:
- **Stdio** — The MCP server communicates over stdin/stdout. This is the most common type.
- **HTTP** — The MCP server exposes an HTTP endpoint (streamable HTTP transport).
### Configuration Examples
#### Example 1: Filesystem Server (Stdio, Manual)
A simple npx-based server that runs inside the project container. No Docker image needed since Node.js is already installed.
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Docker Image** | *(empty)* |
| **Transport** | Stdio |
| **Command** | \`npx\` |
| **Arguments** | \`-y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /workspace\` |
#### Example 2: GitHub Server (Stdio, Manual)
Another npx-based server, with an environment variable for authentication.
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Docker Image** | *(empty)* |
| **Transport** | Stdio |
| **Command** | \`npx\` |
| **Arguments** | \`-y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github\` |
| **Environment Variables** | \`GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN\` = \`ghp_your_token\` |
#### Example 3: Custom MCP Server (HTTP, Docker)
An MCP server packaged as a Docker image that exposes an HTTP endpoint.
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Docker Image** | \`myregistry/my-mcp-server:latest\` |
| **Transport** | HTTP |
| **Container Port** | \`8080\` |
| **Environment Variables** | \`API_KEY\` = \`your_key\` |
#### Example 4: Database Server (Stdio, Docker)
An MCP server that needs its own runtime environment, communicating over stdio.
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Docker Image** | \`mcp/postgres-server:latest\` |
| **Transport** | Stdio |
| **Command** | \`node\` |
| **Arguments** | \`dist/index.js\` |
| **Environment Variables** | \`DATABASE_URL\` = \`postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db\` |
### Enabling MCP Servers Per-Project
In a project's configuration panel (click **Config**), the **MCP Servers** section shows checkboxes for all globally defined servers. Toggle each server on or off for that project. Changes take effect on the next container start.
### How Docker-Based MCP Works
When a project with Docker-based MCP servers starts:
1. Missing Docker images are **automatically pulled** (progress shown in the progress modal)
2. A dedicated **bridge network** is created for the project (\`triple-c-net-{projectId}\`)
3. Each enabled Docker MCP server gets its own container on that network
4. The main project container is connected to the same network
5. MCP server configuration is written to \`~/.claude.json\` inside the container
**Networking**: Docker-based MCP containers are reached by their container name as a hostname (e.g., \`triple-c-mcp-{serverId}\`), not by \`localhost\`. Docker DNS resolves these names automatically on the shared bridge network.
**Stdio + Docker**: The project container uses \`docker exec\` to communicate with the MCP container over stdin/stdout. This automatically enables Docker socket access on the project container.
**HTTP + Docker**: The project container connects to the MCP container's HTTP endpoint using the container hostname and port (e.g., \`http://triple-c-mcp-{serverId}:3000/mcp\`).
**Manual (no Docker image)**: Stdio commands run directly inside the project container. HTTP URLs connect to wherever you point them (could be an external service or something running on the host).
### Configuration Change Detection
MCP server configuration is tracked via SHA-256 fingerprints stored as Docker labels. If you add, remove, or modify MCP servers for a project, the container is automatically recreated on the next start to apply the new configuration. The container filesystem is snapshotted first, so installed packages are preserved.
---
## AWS Bedrock Configuration
To use Claude via AWS Bedrock instead of Anthropic's API, switch the backend to **Bedrock** on the project card.
### Authentication Methods
| Method | Fields | Use Case |
|--------|--------|----------|
| **Keys** | Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, Session Token (optional) | Direct credentials — simplest setup |
| **Profile** | AWS Profile name | Uses \`~/.aws/config\` and \`~/.aws/credentials\` on the host |
| **Token** | Bearer Token | Temporary bearer token authentication |
### Additional Bedrock Settings
- **AWS Region** — Required. The region where your Bedrock models are deployed (e.g., \`us-east-1\`).
- **Model ID** — Optional. Override the default Claude model (e.g., \`anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-20250514-v1:0\`).
### Global AWS Defaults
In **Settings > AWS Configuration**, you can set defaults that apply to all Bedrock projects:
- **AWS Config Path** — Path to your \`~/.aws\` directory. Click **Detect** to auto-find it.
- **Default Profile** — Select from profiles found in your AWS config.
- **Default Region** — Fallback region for projects that don't specify one.
Per-project settings always override these global defaults.
---
## Ollama Configuration
To use Claude Code with a local or remote Ollama server, switch the backend to **Ollama** on the project card.
### Settings
- **Base URL** — The URL of your Ollama server. Defaults to \`http://host.docker.internal:11434\`, which reaches a locally running Ollama instance from inside the container. For a remote server, use its IP or hostname (e.g., \`http://192.168.1.100:11434\`).
- **Model ID** — Optional. Override the model to use (e.g., \`qwen3.5:27b\`).
### How It Works
Triple-C sets \`ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\` to point Claude Code at your Ollama server instead of Anthropic's API. The \`ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\` is set to \`ollama\` (required by Claude Code but not used for actual authentication).
> **Note:** Ollama support is best-effort. Claude Code is designed for Anthropic models, so some features (tool use, extended thinking, prompt caching, etc.) may not work as expected with non-Anthropic models.
---
## LiteLLM Configuration
To use Claude Code through a LiteLLM proxy gateway, switch the backend to **LiteLLM** on the project card. LiteLLM supports 100+ model providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, and more) through a single proxy.
### Settings
- **Base URL** — The URL of your LiteLLM proxy. Defaults to \`http://host.docker.internal:4000\` for a locally running proxy.
- **API Key** — Optional. The API key for your LiteLLM proxy, if authentication is required. Stored securely in your OS keychain.
- **Model ID** — Optional. Override the model to use.
### How It Works
Triple-C sets \`ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\` to point Claude Code at your LiteLLM proxy. If an API key is provided, it is set as \`ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\`.
> **Note:** LiteLLM support is best-effort. Claude Code is designed for Anthropic models, so some features (tool use, extended thinking, prompt caching, etc.) may not work as expected when routing to non-Anthropic models through the proxy.
---
## Settings
Access global settings via the **Settings** tab in the sidebar.
### Docker Settings
- **Docker Status** — Connection status to the Docker daemon.
- **Image Source** — Where to get the sandbox container image (Registry, Local Build, or Custom).
- **Pull / Build Image** — Download or build the image. Progress streams in real time.
- **Refresh** — Re-check Docker and image status.
### Container Timezone
Set the timezone for all containers (IANA format, e.g., \`America/New_York\`, \`Europe/London\`, \`UTC\`). Auto-detected from your host on first launch. This affects scheduled task timing inside containers.
### Global Claude Instructions
Instructions applied to **all** projects. Written to \`~/.claude/CLAUDE.md\` in every container, before any per-project instructions.
### Global Environment Variables
Environment variables applied to **all** project containers. Per-project variables with the same key take precedence.
### Updates
- **Current Version** — The installed version of Triple-C.
- **Auto-check** — Toggle automatic update checks (every 24 hours).
- **Check now** — Manually check for updates.
When an update is available, a pulsing **Update** button appears in the top bar. Click it to see release notes and download links.
---
## Terminal Features
### Multiple Sessions
You can open multiple terminal sessions (even for the same project). Each session gets its own tab in the top bar. Click a tab to switch, or click the **x** on a tab to close it. Tabs show the project name, with a "(bash)" suffix for shell sessions.
### Bash Shell Sessions
In addition to Claude Code terminals, you can open a plain **bash login shell** in any running container by clicking the **Shell** button. This is useful for manual inspection, package installation, debugging, or running commands that don't need Claude Code.
### URL Detection
When Claude Code prints a long URL (e.g., during \`claude login\`), Triple-C detects it and shows a toast notification at the top of the terminal with an **Open** button. Clicking it opens the URL in your default browser. The toast auto-dismisses after 30 seconds.
Shorter URLs in terminal output are also clickable directly.
### Clipboard Support (OSC 52)
Programs inside the container can copy text to your host clipboard. When a container program uses \`xclip\`, \`xsel\`, or \`pbcopy\`, the text is transparently forwarded to your host clipboard via OSC 52 escape sequences. No additional configuration is required — this works out of the box.
### Image Paste
You can paste images from your clipboard into the terminal (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V). The image is uploaded to the container as \`/tmp/clipboard_<timestamp>.png\` and the file path is injected into the terminal input so Claude Code can reference it. A toast notification confirms the upload.
### Jump to Current
When you scroll up in the terminal to review previous output, a **Jump to Current** button appears in the bottom-right corner. Click it to scroll back to the latest output.
### File Manager
Click the **Files** button on a running project to open the file manager modal. You can:
- **Browse** the container filesystem starting from \`/workspace\`, with breadcrumb navigation
- **Download** any file to your host machine via the download button on each file entry
- **Upload** files from your host into the current container directory
- **Refresh** the directory listing at any time
The file manager shows file names, sizes, and modification dates.
### Terminal Rendering
The terminal uses WebGL for hardware-accelerated rendering of the active tab. Inactive tabs fall back to canvas rendering to conserve GPU resources. The terminal automatically resizes when you resize the window.
---
## Scheduled Tasks (Inside the Container)
Once inside a running container terminal, you can set up recurring or one-time tasks using \`triple-c-scheduler\`. Tasks run as separate Claude Code sessions.
### Create a Recurring Task
\`\`\`bash
triple-c-scheduler add --name "daily-review" --schedule "0 9 * * *" --prompt "Review open issues and summarize"
\`\`\`
### Create a One-Time Task
\`\`\`bash
triple-c-scheduler add --name "migrate-db" --at "2026-03-05 14:00" --prompt "Run database migrations"
\`\`\`
One-time tasks automatically remove themselves after execution.
### Manage Tasks
\`\`\`bash
triple-c-scheduler list # List all tasks
triple-c-scheduler enable --id abc123 # Enable a task
triple-c-scheduler disable --id abc123 # Disable a task
triple-c-scheduler remove --id abc123 # Delete a task
triple-c-scheduler run --id abc123 # Trigger a task immediately
triple-c-scheduler logs --id abc123 # View logs for a task
triple-c-scheduler logs --tail 20 # View last 20 log entries (all tasks)
triple-c-scheduler notifications # View completion notifications
triple-c-scheduler notifications --clear # Clear notifications
\`\`\`
### Cron Schedule Format
Standard 5-field cron: \`minute hour day-of-month month day-of-week\`
| Example | Meaning |
|---------|---------|
| \`*/30 * * * *\` | Every 30 minutes |
| \`0 9 * * 1-5\` | 9:00 AM on weekdays |
| \`0 */2 * * *\` | Every 2 hours |
| \`0 0 1 * *\` | Midnight on the 1st of each month |
### Working Directory
By default, tasks run in \`/workspace\`. Use \`--working-dir\` to specify a different directory:
\`\`\`bash
triple-c-scheduler add --name "test" --schedule "0 */6 * * *" --prompt "Run tests" --working-dir /workspace/my-project
\`\`\`
---
## What's Inside the Container
The sandbox container (Ubuntu 24.04) comes pre-installed with:
| Tool | Version | Purpose |
|------|---------|---------|
| Claude Code | Latest | AI coding assistant (the tool being sandboxed) |
| Node.js | 22 LTS | JavaScript/TypeScript development |
| pnpm | Latest | Fast Node.js package manager |
| Python | 3.12 | Python development |
| uv | Latest | Fast Python package manager |
| ruff | Latest | Python linter/formatter |
| Rust | Stable | Rust development (via rustup) |
| Docker CLI | Latest | Container management (when spawning is enabled) |
| git | Latest | Version control |
| GitHub CLI (gh) | Latest | GitHub integration |
| AWS CLI | v2 | AWS services and Bedrock |
| ripgrep | Latest | Fast code search |
| build-essential | — | C/C++ compiler toolchain |
| openssh-client | — | SSH for git and remote access |
The container also includes **clipboard shims** (\`xclip\`, \`xsel\`, \`pbcopy\`) that forward copy operations to the host via OSC 52, and an **audio shim** (\`rec\`, \`arecord\`) for future voice mode support.
You can install additional tools at runtime with \`sudo apt install\`, \`pip install\`, \`npm install -g\`, etc. Installed packages persist across container stops (but not across resets).
---
## Troubleshooting
### Docker is "Not Available"
- **Is Docker running?** Start Docker Desktop or the Docker daemon (\`sudo systemctl start docker\`).
- **Permissions?** On Linux, ensure your user is in the \`docker\` group or the socket is accessible.
- **Custom socket path?** If your Docker socket is not at the default location, set it in Settings. The app expects \`/var/run/docker.sock\` on Linux/macOS or \`//./pipe/docker_engine\` on Windows.
### Image is "Not Found"
- Click **Pull Image** or **Build Image** in Settings > Docker.
- If pulling fails, check your network connection and whether you can reach the registry.
- Try switching to **Local Build** as an alternative.
### Container Won't Start
- Check that the Docker image is "Ready" in Settings.
- Verify that the mounted folder paths exist on your host.
- Look at the error message displayed in the progress modal.
### OAuth Login URL Not Opening
- Triple-C detects long URLs printed by \`claude login\` and shows a toast with an **Open** button.
- If the toast doesn't appear, try scrolling up in the terminal — the URL may have already been printed.
- You can also manually copy the URL from the terminal output and paste it into your browser.
### File Permission Issues
- Triple-C automatically remaps the container user's UID/GID to match your host user, so files created inside the container should have the correct ownership on your host.
- If you see permission errors, try resetting the container (stop, then click **Reset**).
### Settings Won't Save
- Most project settings can only be changed when the container is **stopped**. Stop the container first, make your changes, then start it again.
- Some changes (like toggling Docker access, Mission Control, or changing mounted folders) trigger an automatic container recreation on the next start.
### MCP Containers Not Starting
- Ensure the Docker image for the MCP server exists (pull it first if needed).
- Check that Docker socket access is available (stdio + Docker MCP servers auto-enable this).
- Try resetting the project container to force a clean recreation.`;
/** Simple markdown-to-HTML converter for the help content. */
function renderMarkdown(md: string): string {
let html = md;
// Normalize line endings
html = html.replace(/\r\n/g, "\n");
// Escape HTML entities (but we'll re-introduce tags below)
html = html.replace(/&/g, "&amp;").replace(/</g, "&lt;").replace(/>/g, "&gt;");
// Fenced code blocks (```...```)
html = html.replace(/```(\w*)\n([\s\S]*?)```/g, (_m, _lang, code) => {
return `<pre class="help-code-block"><code>${code.trimEnd()}</code></pre>`;
});
// Inline code (`...`)
html = html.replace(/`([^`]+)`/g, '<code class="help-inline-code">$1</code>');
// Tables
html = html.replace(
/(?:^|\n)(\|.+\|)\n(\|[\s:|-]+\|)\n((?:\|.+\|\n?)+)/g,
(_m, headerRow: string, _sep: string, bodyRows: string) => {
const headers = headerRow
.split("|")
.slice(1, -1)
.map((c: string) => `<th>${c.trim()}</th>`)
.join("");
const rows = bodyRows
.trim()
.split("\n")
.map((row: string) => {
const cells = row
.split("|")
.slice(1, -1)
.map((c: string) => `<td>${c.trim()}</td>`)
.join("");
return `<tr>${cells}</tr>`;
})
.join("");
return `<table class="help-table"><thead><tr>${headers}</tr></thead><tbody>${rows}</tbody></table>`;
},
);
// Blockquotes (> ...)
html = html.replace(/(?:^|\n)&gt; (.+)/g, '<blockquote class="help-blockquote">$1</blockquote>');
// Merge adjacent blockquotes
html = html.replace(/<\/blockquote>\s*<blockquote class="help-blockquote">/g, "<br/>");
// Horizontal rules
html = html.replace(/\n---\n/g, '<hr class="help-hr"/>');
// Headers (process from h4 down to h1)
html = html.replace(/^#### (.+)$/gm, '<h4 class="help-h4">$1</h4>');
html = html.replace(/^### (.+)$/gm, '<h3 class="help-h3">$1</h3>');
html = html.replace(/^## (.+)$/gm, '<h2 class="help-h2">$1</h2>');
html = html.replace(/^# (.+)$/gm, '<h1 class="help-h1">$1</h1>');
// Bold (**...**)
html = html.replace(/\*\*([^*]+)\*\*/g, "<strong>$1</strong>");
// Italic (*...*)
html = html.replace(/\*([^*]+)\*/g, "<em>$1</em>");
// Unordered list items (- ...)
// Group consecutive list items
html = html.replace(/((?:^|\n)- .+(?:\n- .+)*)/g, (block) => {
const items = block
.trim()
.split("\n")
.map((line) => `<li>${line.replace(/^- /, "")}</li>`)
.join("");
return `<ul class="help-ul">${items}</ul>`;
});
// Ordered list items (1. ...)
html = html.replace(/((?:^|\n)\d+\. .+(?:\n\d+\. .+)*)/g, (block) => {
const items = block
.trim()
.split("\n")
.map((line) => `<li>${line.replace(/^\d+\. /, "")}</li>`)
.join("");
return `<ol class="help-ol">${items}</ol>`;
});
// Links - convert URLs to clickable links
html = html.replace(
/(?<!="|'>)(https?:\/\/[^\s<)]+)/g,
'<a class="help-link" href="$1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$1</a>',
);
// Wrap remaining loose text lines in paragraphs
// Split by double newlines for paragraph breaks
const blocks = html.split(/\n\n+/);
html = blocks
.map((block) => {
const trimmed = block.trim();
if (!trimmed) return "";
// Don't wrap blocks that are already HTML elements
if (
/^<(h[1-4]|ul|ol|pre|table|blockquote|hr)/.test(trimmed)
) {
return trimmed;
}
// Wrap in paragraph, replacing single newlines with <br/>
return `<p class="help-p">${trimmed.replace(/\n/g, "<br/>")}</p>`;
})
.join("\n");
return html;
}
export default function HelpDialog({ onClose }: Props) {
const overlayRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
useEffect(() => {
const handleKeyDown = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
if (e.key === "Escape") onClose();
};
document.addEventListener("keydown", handleKeyDown);
return () => document.removeEventListener("keydown", handleKeyDown);
}, [onClose]);
const handleOverlayClick = useCallback(
(e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLDivElement>) => {
if (e.target === overlayRef.current) onClose();
},
[onClose],
);
const renderedHtml = renderMarkdown(HELP_MARKDOWN);
return (
<div
ref={overlayRef}
onClick={handleOverlayClick}
className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50 flex items-center justify-center z-50"
>
<div className="bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] rounded-lg shadow-xl w-[48rem] max-w-[90vw] max-h-[85vh] flex flex-col">
{/* Header */}
<div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-[var(--border-color)] flex-shrink-0">
<h2 className="text-lg font-semibold">How to Use Triple-C</h2>
<button
onClick={onClose}
className="px-3 py-1.5 text-xs bg-[var(--bg-tertiary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] rounded hover:bg-[var(--border-color)] transition-colors"
>
Close
</button>
</div>
{/* Scrollable content */}
<div
className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto px-6 py-4 help-content"
dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: renderedHtml }}
/>
</div>
</div>
);
}