1. Choose your stack
Select from curated categories like core ingress, databases, apps, and monitoring.
Generate production-ready stacks in seconds.
Compose Forge helps self-hosters, small IT teams, and privacy-focused folks spin up sane, secure Docker Compose environments without starting from a blank file.
Start with opinionated defaults, tweak what you need, and stay in control of your own infrastructure.
How Compose Forge fits into your workflow
Pick the services you want, generate configs, and deploy to your own servers or homelab.
2. Generate Docker Compose
Compose Forge builds a consistent stack layout with sensible defaults in seconds.
3. Deploy on your terms
Run the generated files on your existing servers, homelab, or small business environment.
Choose your edition
Start with the Community Edition. Move to Pro when you need team workflows and integrations.
Community Edition
AGPL-3.0 · Self-hostedFree, open source edition for homelabs, tinkerers, and privacy-minded individuals. Generate Docker Compose stacks and deploy them anywhere you control.
- Curated stacks for common self-hosted services
- Runs entirely on your own infrastructure
- No account or external dependencies required
Pro Edition
Coming soonFor overworked IT admins and small teams that need guardrails, collaboration, and smoother onboarding without giving up control.
- Team-ready stack templates and presets
- Planned integrations with Git, SSO, and monitoring
- Support options for small businesses on a budget
Preview of available stack categories
The full, up-to-date list of services lives in the builder. Here’s the high-level view.
Web
Web apps, CMS, and site hosting (OCIS, WordPress, Directus, static sites).
Dev
Dev tools and workflow services (Gitea and more).
Utility
Useful infrastructure helpers (Vaultwarden, Uptime Kuma, Syncthing).
Fun
Home-lab enjoyment (Jellyfin, PhotoPrism, Minecraft).