Dokku
Self-Hosted Cloud & PaaSAbout & Core Purpose
Smallest PaaS implementation powered by Docker, allowing Git push-to-deploy on your own single server.
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Setup documentation
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# 60-Second Dokku Quick-Install # Run in bash: # wget -NP . https://dokku.com/bootstrap.sh && sudo DOKKU_TAG=v0.34.8 bash bootstrap.sh
💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dokku
What is Dokku?
Smallest PaaS implementation powered by Docker, allowing Git push-to-deploy on your own single server.
Is Dokku free and open-source?
100% Free & Open Source License is not listed.
How do I install or run Dokku?
See the official setup documentation: https://dokku.com.
What proprietary tool does Dokku replace?
Dokku is listed as an alternative to Heroku / Vercel. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.
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