Installation
Choose an installation
Compare the supported ways to run Mise.
Docker Compose
The complete supported stack with persistent storage.
Docker image
Run Mise against infrastructure you already operate.
From source
The right setup for development and contributions.
Comparison
| Method | Best for | PostgreSQL | Meilisearch | Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Compose | Most self-hosters | Included | Included | Pull and recreate |
| Docker image | Existing infrastructure | You provide | You provide | Replace the container |
| Source | Contributors | Dev Compose | Dev Compose | Git and pnpm |
Docker Compose is the reference production deployment. Other deployment recipes
should preserve the same runtime contract: persistent PostgreSQL, an optional but
recommended Meilisearch service, a stable JWT_SECRET, and an accurate WEB_ORIGIN.