Deploy Claper on Your Own Server
Claper turns your presentations into an interactive, engaging and exciting experience.
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What is Claper?
Claper turns your presentations into an interactive, engaging and exciting experience.
Self-Host Claper
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
claper:
image: ghcr.io/claperco/claper:1.4.0
environment:
DATABASE_URL: postgres://claper:b57b8e996a81ebcc@claper-postgres:5432/claper
ENDPOINT_HOST: claper.your-domain.com
ENDPOINT_PORT: "443"
MAIL_TRANSPORT: local
SECRET_KEY_BASE: b5b7844c541ac5566dae05234f4c965fd5b0a0e851483a583a66680c1e5e1829
volumes:
- claper-uploads:/app/priv/static/uploads
claper-postgres:
image: postgres:15-alpine
environment:
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: b57b8e996a81ebcc
POSTGRES_USER: claper
volumes:
- claper-postgres-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
claper-uploads: {}
claper-postgres-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:4000
Why Self-Host Claper?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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