Self-Hosted
Self-host Rocketadmin
Deploy on your own infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform. Full control over your data and complete privacy.
Source Available
BUSL licensed. Free for non-compete use, inspect and modify the code.
Self-Hosted Security
Your data never leaves your infrastructure. Full control over everything.
Regular Updates
Active development with frequent releases and security patches.
Community Support
Get help from the community on GitHub Discussions.
Installation
Choose Your Deployment Method
Pick the installation method that best fits your infrastructure and team expertise.
Docker
Quick start with Docker
The fastest way to run Rocketadmin. Pull the official image and start managing your databases in minutes.
Environment Variables
DATABASE_URL PostgreSQL connection string for Rocketadmin metadata Required JWT_SECRET Secret key for JWT token signing (min 32 characters) Required APP_DOMAIN_ADDRESS Your domain URL (e.g., https://admin.yourcompany.com) PRIVATE_KEY RSA private key for encryption # Pull the latest image docker pull rocketadmin/rocketadmin:latest # Run with environment variables docker run -d \ --name rocketadmin \ -p 3000:3000 \ -e DATABASE_URL="postgres://..." \ -e JWT_SECRET="your-secret-key" \ rocketadmin/rocketadmin:latest
version: '3.8' services: rocketadmin: image: rocketadmin/rocketadmin:latest ports: - "3000:3000" environment: DATABASE_URL: postgres://user:pass@db:5432/rocketadmin JWT_SECRET: your-secret-key-min-32-chars depends_on: - db db: image: postgres:15 environment: POSTGRES_DB: rocketadmin POSTGRES_USER: user POSTGRES_PASSWORD: pass volumes: - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data volumes: postgres_data:
# Add the Rocketadmin Helm repository helm repo add rocketadmin https://charts.rocketadmin.com helm repo update # Install Rocketadmin (uses PGlite by default) helm install rocketadmin rocketadmin/rocketadmin \ --namespace rocketadmin \ --create-namespace
# Default configuration uses PGlite - no external DB needed! replicaCount: 1 image: repository: rocketadmin/rocketadmin tag: latest service: type: ClusterIP port: 80 ingress: enabled: true hosts: - host: admin.yourcompany.com paths: - path: / pathType: Prefix # Optional: use external PostgreSQL instead of PGlite # env: # DATABASE_URL: "postgres://user:pass@host:5432/db"
Kubernetes
Production-ready with Helm
Deploy Rocketadmin to any Kubernetes cluster using Helm. Includes support for horizontal scaling, ingress configuration, and persistent storage.
Helm Chart Features
- PGlite by default — no external database required
- External PostgreSQL via DATABASE_URL
- Ingress with TLS certificate support
- Configurable resource limits and requests
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
Deploy Rocketadmin using Terraform's helm_release resource. Manage your Kubernetes deployments with infrastructure as code.
Benefits
- Version-controlled infrastructure
- Reproducible deployments across environments
- State management and drift detection
- Integration with existing Terraform workflows
terraform { required_providers { helm = { source = "hashicorp/helm" version = "~> 2.0" } } } provider "helm" { kubernetes { config_path = "~/.kube/config" } } # Uses PGlite by default - no external DB required resource "helm_release" "rocketadmin" { name = "rocketadmin" repository = "https://charts.rocketadmin.com" chart = "rocketadmin" namespace = "rocketadmin" create_namespace = true set { name = "ingress.enabled" value = "true" } set { name = "ingress.hosts[0].host" value = "admin.yourcompany.com" } }
# Initialize Terraform terraform init # Preview changes terraform plan # Apply infrastructure terraform apply
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the BUSL license?
The Business Source License (BUSL) allows you to view, modify, and use the code freely as long as you don't compete with Rocketadmin. After 4 years, the code converts to a permissive open source license.
Can I use the self-hosted version for my company?
Yes. You can use Rocketadmin internally to manage your databases. The license only restricts offering Rocketadmin as a competing hosted service.
What's the difference between cloud and self-hosted?
Both versions have the same features. Cloud is managed by us with automatic updates. Self-hosted runs on your infrastructure, giving you full control over data and deployment.
Is the self-hosted version free?
Yes, the self-hosted version is free for non-compete use. You can deploy it on your own servers without any license fees.
What is PGlite?
PGlite is an embedded PostgreSQL that runs inside the Rocketadmin container. It stores configuration data locally, so you don't need to set up a separate database.
Can I contribute to the project?
Yes. We welcome contributions on GitHub. You can submit bug reports, feature requests, or pull requests.
Need Help?
Check the documentation, browse GitHub issues, or join the community discussions.
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