Deploy LanguageTool on Your Own Server
Style and Grammar Checker for 25+ Languages.
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What is LanguageTool?
LanguageTool is an Open Source proofreading software for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, and more than 20 other languages. It finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect.
Self-Host LanguageTool
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:
languagetool:
image: erikvl87/languagetool:6.1
environment:
Java_Xms: 512m
Java_Xmx: 1g
langtool_languageModel: /ngrams
volumes:
- languagetool-data:/ngrams
volumes:
languagetool-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8010
Why Self-Host LanguageTool?
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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