Self-Hosting

This product is open source, and you can run it yourself. This section covers deploying, configuring, extending, and contributing to your own instance.

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Managed vs self-hostedChoose the right path for you.ArchitectureThe pieces and how they fit.RequirementsWhat you need to run it.DeployingBring up the database, storage, and app.ConfigurationEvery environment value explained.API overviewHow the API is shaped.LicenseWhat you can and cannot do.ContributingHelp improve the project.

The managed service handles updates, scaling, and infrastructure for you. Self-hosting gives you full control and ownership. Start with Managed vs self-hosted.