seelf

seelf is a lightweight self-hosted deployment platform written in Go that turns Docker Compose files into running services with a minimal web dashboard. It focuses on making it easy to take a local compose file and deploy it to a remote Docker host with sensible defaults and URL exposure.

Key Features

• Deploy Docker Compose projects through a simple web UI or by uploading a compose file
• Automates container lifecycle: create, start, stop, remove composed services using the Docker backend
• Web dashboard built with a lightweight frontend for managing deployed applications and viewing status
• Small footprint and resource-efficient implementation in Go, designed for single-node Docker environments
• Generates accessible URLs for deployed services, simplifying exposure without manual reverse proxy configuration

Use Cases

• Host personal or small-team applications and services on a single server using existing Docker Compose definitions
• Provide a simple staging or demo environment that mirrors local compose setups for QA or previews
• Rapidly deploy small stacks (databases, web services, proxies) without operating a full Kubernetes cluster

Limitations and Considerations

• Only Docker (docker-compose) is supported as the deployment backend; no native Kubernetes or multi-node orchestration
• Not intended for large-scale production orchestration, advanced autoscaling, or complex cluster management
• Feature set is focused on simplicity; expect minimal enterprise features such as multi-tenant RBAC, built-in certificate management, or advanced networking abstractions

seelf is well suited for users who want a low-friction way to deploy Docker Compose stacks on a single server with a compact UI and minimal resource overhead. It trades advanced orchestration for simplicity and ease of use.