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Automatisch
Application512MB+ RAM
Open-source Zapier alternative for workflow automation
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Deploy Automatisch in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Automatisch
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Automatisch on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Automatisch template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted workflow automation platform with PostgreSQL, Redis, and a worker service on your VPS, then verify the Automatisch web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Automatisch
Use the template picker search to find Automatisch in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Automatisch template
Choose the Automatisch template. Server Compass fills the Automatisch web, worker, PostgreSQL, Redis, and generated secret settings.
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Step 5Review the Automatisch settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named automatisch-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Automatisch
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Automatisch image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Automatisch is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Automatisch app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Automatisch in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Automatisch web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Automatisch Opens
- Complete the Automatisch setup wizard and create the first admin account before production use.
- Configure workspace settings, HTTPS, app credentials, email delivery, and workflow execution before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the Automatisch setup wizard to users.
- Back up the Automatisch PostgreSQL volume before relying on it for production workflows.
Automatisch deployment questions
What does the Automatisch template deploy?
It deploys Automatisch with web, worker, PostgreSQL, and Redis services.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000, which maps to the Automatisch web service on container port 3000.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean Automatisch web UI because workspace setup, email delivery, and workflow execution depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Automatisch template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Deployment Guide
Manual Automatisch Setup
For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Automatisch manually with these simple steps.
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Start a Secure Shell Session
Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.
terminal
# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ipFirst time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Prepare Your Workspace
Set up a clean directory for your application.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/automatisch
cd ~/apps/automatisch3
Set Up Container Configuration
Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
automatisch:
image: automatischio/automatisch:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- APP_ENV=production
- POSTGRES_HOST=db
- POSTGRES_PORT=5432
- POSTGRES_DATABASE=automatisch
- POSTGRES_USERNAME=automatisch
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_ENABLE_SSL=false
- REDIS_HOST=redis
- REDIS_PORT=6379
- ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
- WEBHOOK_SECRET_KEY=<your-webhook-secret>
- APP_SECRET_KEY=<your-app-secret>
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
redis:
condition: service_started
worker:
image: automatischio/automatisch:latest
environment:
- WORKER=true
- APP_ENV=production
- POSTGRES_HOST=db
- POSTGRES_PORT=5432
- POSTGRES_DATABASE=automatisch
- POSTGRES_USERNAME=automatisch
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_ENABLE_SSL=false
- REDIS_HOST=redis
- REDIS_PORT=6379
- ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
- WEBHOOK_SECRET_KEY=<your-webhook-secret>
- APP_SECRET_KEY=<your-app-secret>
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
redis:
condition: service_started
db:
image: postgres:16-alpine
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=automatisch
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=automatisch
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U automatisch"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 10
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
postgres_data:
Environment Configuration
PORTHost port(default: 3000)DB_PASSWORDDB passwordENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption keyWEBHOOK_SECRETWebhook secretAPP_SECRETApp secret4
Bring Up the Application
Launch your application stack in the background.
terminal
# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d
# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps
# View logs
docker compose logs -f5
Configure Firewall
Configure your firewall to permit external connections.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the Terminal
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- Visual configuration UI
- One-click deployment
- Automatic SSL setup
- Zero-downtime updates
- Built-in monitoring
- One-click rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Automatisch with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create admin account
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Connect apps
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Build workflows
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Automatisch FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Automatisch
How do I deploy Automatisch with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Automatisch from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Automatisch?
Automatisch requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Automatisch data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Automatisch backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Automatisch to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Automatisch image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Automatisch free to self-host?
Automatisch is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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