GokkuLightweight Git-Push Deployment

Deploy Go, Python, and Node.js applications with zero hassle. Like Dokku, but focused on simplicity.

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Git Push to Deploy

Deploy your applications with a simple git push. No complex CI/CD pipelines required.

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Multi-Language Support

Native support for Go, Python, Node.js with automatic runtime detection.

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Docker Native

All applications run in Docker containers with automatic image management and zero-downtime deployments.

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Zero Configuration

Sensible defaults for everything. Start with minimal config and customize as needed.

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Easy Rollback

Keep multiple releases. Rollback to any previous version instantly.

Quick Start

Install Gokku on your server:

bash

curl -fsSL https://gokku-vm.com/install | bash -s -- --server

Install Gokku on your client:

bash

curl -fsSL https://gokku-vm.com/install | bash -s -- --client

Check version

bash

gokku version

Create a minimal gokku.yml:

yaml

project:
  name: my-app

apps:
  - name: api
    build:
      path: ./cmd/api
      binary_name: api
    ports:
      - 80:3000

Deploy your app:

bash

git remote add production user@server:api 

git push production main

That's it! Your app is live. 🎉

Why Gokku?

Gokku = Go + Dokku. A lightweight deployment system that:

✅ Works great with Go applications (but supports Python, Node.js too)
✅ Simple git-push workflow like Heroku/Dokku
✅ No Docker dependency (but Docker is supported)
✅ Per-app configuration and environments
✅ Open source and hackable

Perfect for:

Side projects and startups
Internal tools
Microservices
Development/staging environments
Learning deployment workflows

What's Different?

Feature	Heroku	Dokku	Gokku
Cost	💰 Paid	✅ Free	✅ Free
Docker Native	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Go-First	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes
Config File	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes
Zero-Downtime	⚠️ Paid	⚠️ Complex	✅ Built-in

GokkuLightweight Git-Push Deployment

Git Push to Deploy

Multi-Language Support

Docker Native

Zero Configuration

Easy Rollback

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Why Gokku? ​

What's Different? ​

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Quick Start

Why Gokku?

What's Different?

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