dokku

A docker-powered PaaS that helps you build and manage the lifecycle of applications

⭐ 32,188 stars on GitHub · 🍴 2,092 forks · 📜 License: mit · 💻 Language: Go

What is dokku?

A standout opensource self-host project on GitHub — host on your own server for full control over your data and costs.

The biggest strength is active opensource community — fast bug fixes, regular features, no abandonment risk.

Best for self-host enthusiasts wanting to try a strong-community opensource project.

Topics: the project is tagged with popular topics:

• 🏷️ buildpack
• 🏷️ containers
• 🏷️ devops
• 🏷️ docker
• 🏷️ dokku
• 🏷️ heroku
• 🏷️ kubernetes
• 🏷️ nomad
• 🏷️ paas
• 🏷️ self-hosted

Quick install

See the README for detailed install instructions. Most projects support Docker — if the repo has a Dockerfile, use:

git clone https://github.com/dokku/dokku.git
cd dokku
docker build -t dokku .
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 dokku

Minimum system requirements

⚡ Deploy fast on VSIS

Use the VSIS VPS Lite 2GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 25GB SSD (~104k/tháng) plan from VSIS.NET — high-speed VN-based VPS, 24/7 support, ideal for running dokku smoothly.

🎯 Benefits:

• One-command docker compose up -d deploy in 2 minutes
• Dedicated IPv4, root access, unmetered domestic bandwidth
• Daily snapshot backup
• Free install assistance from the VSIS team

👉 See matching VPS plans at vsis.net

Resources

• 🔗 GitHub: dokku/dokku
• 🌐 Homepage: https://dokku.com
• 📚 Official docs: see README in the repo
• 💬 Community: GitHub Issues + Discussions

Article compiled from GitHub data on 17/10/2026. Star/fork counts may have changed — see live numbers via the GitHub link.