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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 ​

Complete deployment in 4 steps:

1. Setup Server ​

From your local machine, run one command to setup everything:

bash
gokku remote setup user@server_ip

This will:

  • Install Gokku on the server
  • Install essential plugins (nginx, letsencrypt, cron, postgres, redis)
  • Configure SSH keys
  • Verify installation
  • Create default "gokku" remote for easy commands

2. Create App on Server ​

From your local machine (no SSH needed):

bash
gokku apps create api-production --remote

3. Add Remote for Deployment ​

From your local machine:

bash
gokku remote add api-production user@server_ip

4. Deploy ​

bash
git push api-production main

That's it! Your app is live. 🎉

Alternative: Manual Installation ​

If you prefer to install manually:

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

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? ​

FeatureHerokuDokkuGokku
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

Documentation ​

Community ​

Released under the MIT License.

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