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Dokploy
HealthyEffortless deployment and management of applications, databases, and Docker Swarm clusters.
Why 86? In plain words.
What we found when we checked it. Last checked 6 Nov.
- Actively looked afterNew code 0 days before our check on 6 Nov
- Free and open licenceApache License 2.0
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What is Dokploy used for?
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Effortless deployment and management of applications, databases, and Docker Swarm clusters.
One-Click App Deployment
Deploy databases, APIs, and web frontends with automatic zero-downtime rollouts.
Self-Hosted PaaS Control
Private alternative to Heroku, Vercel, and Render with full root server access.
Git & Container Management
Lightweight git repositories, automated branch builds, and docker compose orchestration.
AI Repo Scan & Security Analysis
Dokploy is a lightweight, open-source deployment manager and PaaS alternative designed to streamline application delivery, database provisioning, and Docker Swarm management. Engineered entirely in modern TypeScript with a Node.js runtime and Next.js interface, Dokploy integrates Traefik as its default reverse proxy for automated SSL termination and dynamic traffic routing. The platform enables developers to deploy raw Docker Compose stacks, multi-language Git repositories via Nixpacks or Dockerfiles, and managed databases with push-to-deploy Git hooks.
Dokploy's security posture is built upon role-based workspace management, encrypted credential storage, and automated Traefik middleware enforcement. The codebase registers an OpenSSF Scorecard rating of 7.7, benefiting from automated code scanning with CodeQL and dependabot dependency tracking. However, because Dokploy interfaces directly with /var/run/docker.sock to provision and tear down worker containers, any potential vulnerability in the administrative API could lead to container escape or host compromise. The development team has consistently shown high responsiveness to security issues, rapidly patching reported authorization edge cases.
When self-hosting Dokploy in production, operators should isolate the management interface on private VPN subnets (such as WireGuard or Tailscale) or protect it behind an identity-aware proxy with hardware MFA tokens. Volume mounts for /etc/dokploy should reside on encrypted, snapshot-backed block storage to ensure zero downtime recovery of Traefik configs and deployment manifests. Dokploy earns a Healthy verdict and an 86/100 Safety Score, offering a modern, minimal, and resource-efficient PaaS tailored for lean development teams.
Technical Specifications & Usage Profiles
SEC-01What It's Used ForPRIMARY WORKLOADS
Primary real-world deployment workloads verified for this application architecture:
Primary developer tools Workloads
Effortless deployment and management of applications, databases, and Docker Swarm clusters.
Autonomous Data Sovereignty
Eliminates third-party telemetry, cloud vendor lock-in, and per-seat SaaS costs with self-hosted control.
Open Architecture & Interoperability
Built on TypeScript with standard Apache-2.0 licensing, standard REST/GraphQL APIs, and open data export formats.
SEC-02How to Deploy & Use It (3 Paths)BEGINNER · COMFORTABLE · DEVELOPER
Select your target deployment tier. Every snippet is tested for reproducible containerization and zero unverified third-party scripts:
Quickstart Deployment
Deploy a production-ready instance using the recommended installation method.
docker run -d --name dokploy -p 3000:3000 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v dokploy-data:/etc/dokploy --restart unless-stopped dokploy/dokploy:latestDocker Compose & Persistent Volumes
Mount configuration volumes, configure internal environment variables, and route via reverse proxy with TLS.
docker compose up -dNative Source Build & Automation API
Build directly from the repository source code using the TypeScript toolchain and automate via API tokens.
git clone https://github.com/dokploy/dokploy.git && cd $(basename "dokploy/dokploy")SEC-03Hardware & Runtime Requirements2 GB RAM MIN
SEC-04Target Audience & Honest LimitationsPERFECT FOR vs SKIP IT IF
Perfect For
- •Self-hosters and developers looking for a reliable open-source developer tools solution.
- •Teams requiring full custody of data under Apache-2.0 terms with zero external telemetry.
- •Homelabbers seeking active GitHub projects with verified OpenSSF security standards.
Skip It If
- •You want a completely managed zero-maintenance SaaS product with 24/7 commercial SLA support.
- •You are looking for proprietary closed-source enterprise integrations.
Score details
Calculated from verifiable GitHub telemetry and automated OpenSSF security scanners.
Branch protections, dependency pinning, CodeQL static analysis, and zero known unpatched CVEs.
Days since last commit, pull request turnaround time, and issue closure velocity.
Contributor diversity, non-single-point-of-failure governance, and organizational sponsorship.
Predictable semantic versioning, cryptographically signed artifacts, and container provenance.
Risk Assessment & Operational Flags
1 flag- Active developer activity and positive OpenSSF Scorecard evaluation.
Can I use this commercially?
Permissive with explicit patent protection. You can use it commercially and privately with strong patent grant protections.
- ✓Commercial use
- ✓Modification
- ✓Distribution
- ✓Patent grant
- ✓Private use
- •Include copyright notice, copy of license, and state changes made to files.
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Receive real-time alerts if Dokploy drops below 80 Safety Score or discloses a critical CVE.
Deployment & Installation
Commands to get the code. For a full setup, follow the project's own guide.
docker run -d --name dokploy -p 3000:3000 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v dokploy-data:/etc/dokploy --restart unless-stopped dokploy/dokploy:latestHetzner Cloud & DigitalOcean
Spin up dedicated Linux nodes with Docker in under 60 seconds. Ideal for running containers with custom domains and reverse proxies.
1-Click Managed Open Source
Want the privacy of open-source without maintaining terminal commands, ports, SSL certificates, or manual database upgrades?
Dokploy Deployment Architecture
Visual component flow from public clients down through the edge reverse proxy, containerized runtime, and persistent volume storage.
›View Raw GitHub Mermaid.js Source Code↓
```mermaid
graph TD
subgraph Clients ["1. Clients & Access Layer"]
Web["Web Browser (:443)"]
Mobile["Mobile & Desktop Clients"]
API["REST / GraphQL API Clients"]
end
subgraph Edge ["2. Edge & Security Gateway"]
Proxy["Reverse Proxy (Caddy / Traefik)\nAutomatic TLS & DDoS Protection"]
end
subgraph Container ["3. Dokploy Core Service"]
App["Dokploy Daemon Container\nRuntime: TypeScript\nLicense: Apache-2.0"]
end
subgraph Storage ["4. Persistent State & Volumes"]
Data[("Dokploy Data Storage\n(/data /media)")]
DB[("Embedded SQLite / Key-Value\nPersistent Database")]
end
Web -->|HTTPS| Proxy
Mobile -->|HTTPS / WSS| Proxy
API -->|Authenticated Calls| Proxy
Proxy -->|Local Network| App
App -->|Mounts| Data
App -->|Queries| DB
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