fail2ban-swag

Manage fail2ban jails, bans, and filters inside a SWAG container.

69|7|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill fail2ban-swag
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Skill: fail2ban-swag
Source: https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab/tree/main/skills/fail2ban-swag
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab --skill fail2ban-swag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Protect SWAG-protected services by centralized fail2ban management inside the SWAG container, enabling quick status checks, bans, unbans, jail configuration, and regex testing to deter abusive access patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Readable status overview of all jails and active bans
  • Manage bans (ban/unban IPs) and create custom jails and filters
  • Test filters against logs, review banned IPs, and reload configurations
  • Real-time troubleshooting workflows with structured commands and reference docs

Quick Start

Install the skill and run the wrapper to manage fail2ban inside the SWAG container.

Frequently Asked Questions about fail2ban-swag

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage fail2ban bans inside a remote Docker SWAG container?

The wrapper automates fail2ban management inside the SWAG container, allowing you to check jail status, ban or unban IPs, create custom jails, and test regex filters against logs mounted under the /config directory.

What do I need to configure before automating fail2ban for SWAG?

Configuring fail2ban for SWAG requires SSH access to the host, a running SWAG container named swag, and appdata mounted at the configured path. You must also set the SWAG_HOST, SWAG_CONTAINER_NAME, and SWAG_APPDATA_PATH environment variables and have jq installed.

Can I test fail2ban filters against SWAG logs before applying them?

Yes, you can test fail2ban filters against SWAG logs before applying them. The wrapper supports filter testing against logs mounted under the /config directory, enabling real-time troubleshooting workflows for regex validation.

How does centralized fail2ban management protect SWAG-protected services?

Centralized fail2ban management protects SWAG-protected services by deterring abusive access patterns. It enables quick status checks, IP bans, unbans, jail creation, and filter testing inside the SWAG container to block malicious traffic.

What is the best way to troubleshoot fail2ban jails in a SWAG Docker deployment?

The best way to troubleshoot fail2ban jails in a SWAG Docker deployment is using structured commands that provide a readable status overview of all jails, review banned IPs, reload configurations, and test filters against logs mounted under /config.

Why does fail2ban not work with my SWAG container configuration?

Fail2ban may not work with your SWAG container if the logs are not mounted under /config, the container is not named swag, or the environment variables SWAG_HOST, SWAG_CONTAINER_NAME, and SWAG_APPDATA_PATH are not configured correctly for your deployment.