{"repo":"stoatchat/self-hosted","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/stoatchat/self-hosted","clone":"git clone https://github.com/stoatchat/self-hosted.git","description":"Deploy Stoat on your own infrastructure!","language":"JavaScript","stars":2590,"topics":["docker","self-hosted","self-hosting","stoat","stoat-chat","stoatchat"],"license":"AGPL-3.0","category":"self-hosted-apps","readme_excerpt":"Stoat Self-Hosted Self-hosting Stoat using Docker This repository contains configurations and instructions that can be used for deploying a full instance of Stoat, including the back-end, web front-end, file server, and metadata and image proxy. Table of Contents - Disclaimers and Information - Deployment - Securing your server - Configuring your domain - Install Required Dependencies - Configuration - Updating - Additional Notes - Placing Behind Another Reverse-Proxy or Another Port - Insecurely Expose the Database - Mongo Compatibility - KeyDB Compatibility - Why ports 7881 and 50000-50100/udp aren't in the Caddyfile - Getting kicked on video enabled instances when turning on video - Notices - Security Advisories - Guides Disclaimers and Information [!WARNING] If you are updating an instance from before February 28, 2026, please consult the notices section at the bottom. [!IMPORTANT] A list of security advisories is provided at the bottom. [!NOTE] Currently, most official clients do not support self-hosted instances. The web client works well, and when you use the PWA the experience is close to a native app. For more instructions regarding clients please see the Guides section of the readme. [!NOTE] Please consult What can I do with Stoat and how do I self-host? on our developer site for information about licensing and brand use. [!TIP] For guides on how to perform common configuration alterations like using NGINX or setting your instance to invite only, see the Guides sect","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/stoatchat","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/stoatchat/self-hosted/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}