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Coat Rack

Getting Started

Prerequisites

The following are necessary to run the application:

It is assumed that you’re familiar with Docker and Docker Compose and have a basic understanding of the how application hosting works within your server’s environment

Running with Docker

Using the Compose Stack

The application is intended to be deployed and distributed using Docker Compose. The relevant files for hosting the application can be downloaded below:

Download Docker Compose Files

Once downloaded you will need to unzip the folder. The from within the folder, run the following command:

Terminal window
HOST_DOMAIN=<your server domain> docker compose up

Note that the HOST_DOMAIN variable needs to be the domain for accessing your host server and is the domain that your application will be accessed from outside of your network

Compose Stack Overview

The Compose stack consists of the following files:

  • Directorycoat-rack-docker-compose
    • Dockerfile - image defintion for running coat-rack
    • Caddyfile - reverse proxy configuration for stack
    • docker-compose.yml - composes the above files into the app stack

Additionally, it exposes the volumes coatrack_data and caddy_data. The coatrack_data volume is where all your Coat Rack data lives