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Deploy Dagu on Your Own Server

Dagu is a powerful, portable, local-first workflow engine.

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What is Dagu?

Dagu is a powerful, portable, local-first workflow engine.

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Self-Host Dagu

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

General
3

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  dagu:
    image: ghcr.io/dagu-org/dagu:1.24.8
    environment:
      DAGU_TZ: UTC
    volumes:
      - dagu-data:/var/lib/dagu
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
volumes:
  dagu-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080

Why Self-Host Dagu?

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

ghcr.io/dagu-org/dagu:${dagu_version}

Official Docs

github.com

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