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Langfuse
Application1024MB+ RAM
Open-source LLM observability, tracing, and evaluation platform
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Deploy Langfuse in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Langfuse
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 Langfuse on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Langfuse template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted LLM observability stack with PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, and MinIO on your VPS, then verify the Langfuse 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 Langfuse
Use the template picker search to find Langfuse in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Langfuse template
Choose the Langfuse template. Server Compass fills the Langfuse image, host port, generated secrets, PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, and MinIO settings.
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Step 5Review the Langfuse settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named langfuse-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Langfuse
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 Langfuse image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Langfuse is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Langfuse app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Langfuse in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Langfuse web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Langfuse Opens
- Create the first Langfuse account and organization before production use.
- Configure LLM tracing SDKs, HTTPS, email, and user access before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the LLM observability dashboard to users.
- Back up the Langfuse PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and MinIO volumes before relying on it for production analytics.
Langfuse deployment questions
What does the Langfuse template deploy?
It deploys Langfuse with PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, and MinIO backing services plus persistent database volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000, which maps to the Langfuse web server on container port 80.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real traces, projects, users, and access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Langfuse template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
DIY Deployment
Self-Host Langfuse with Docker
Take the DIY route and deploy Langfuse on your own server using Docker.
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Remote into Your Server
Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.
terminal
# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create the App Directory
Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/langfuse
cd ~/apps/langfuse3
Write Your docker-compose.yml
Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
langfuse-web:
image: langfuse/langfuse:3
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://langfuse:<your-db-password>@postgres:5432/langfuse
- NEXTAUTH_SECRET=<your-nextauth-secret>
- SALT=<your-salt>
- ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
- CLICKHOUSE_URL=http://clickhouse:8123
- CLICKHOUSE_MIGRATION_URL=clickhouse://clickhouse:9000
- CLICKHOUSE_USER=default
- CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD=<your-clickhouse-password>
- REDIS_CONNECTION_STRING=redis://redis:6379/0
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_BUCKET=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_REGION=auto
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_ACCESS_KEY_ID=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-minio-password>
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_ENDPOINT=http://minio:9000
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_FORCE_PATH_STYLE=true
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_BUCKET=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_REGION=auto
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_ACCESS_KEY_ID=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-minio-password>
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_ENDPOINT=http://minio:9000
- LANGFUSE_S3_MEDIA_UPLOAD_FORCE_PATH_STYLE=true
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
postgres:
condition: service_healthy
redis:
condition: service_started
clickhouse:
condition: service_started
minio:
condition: service_started
langfuse-worker:
image: langfuse/langfuse-worker:3
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://langfuse:<your-db-password>@postgres:5432/langfuse
- SALT=<your-salt>
- ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
- CLICKHOUSE_URL=http://clickhouse:8123
- CLICKHOUSE_MIGRATION_URL=clickhouse://clickhouse:9000
- CLICKHOUSE_USER=default
- CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD=<your-clickhouse-password>
- REDIS_CONNECTION_STRING=redis://redis:6379/0
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_BUCKET=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_REGION=auto
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_ACCESS_KEY_ID=langfuse
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-minio-password>
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_ENDPOINT=http://minio:9000
- LANGFUSE_S3_EVENT_UPLOAD_FORCE_PATH_STYLE=true
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
postgres:
condition: service_healthy
redis:
condition: service_started
clickhouse:
condition: service_started
minio:
condition: service_started
postgres:
image: postgres:17-alpine
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=langfuse
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=langfuse
volumes:
- langfuse_postgres:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U langfuse -d langfuse"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
start_period: 30s
clickhouse:
image: clickhouse/clickhouse-server:latest
user: "101:101"
environment:
- CLICKHOUSE_DB=default
- CLICKHOUSE_USER=default
- CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORD=<your-clickhouse-password>
volumes:
- langfuse_clickhouse:/var/lib/clickhouse
- langfuse_clickhouse_logs:/var/log/clickhouse-server
restart: unless-stopped
minio:
image: minio/minio:latest
entrypoint: sh
command: -c 'mkdir -p /data/langfuse && minio server /data --console-address ":9001"'
environment:
- MINIO_ROOT_USER=langfuse
- MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-minio-password>
volumes:
- langfuse_minio:/data
restart: unless-stopped
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
volumes:
- langfuse_redis:/data
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
langfuse_postgres:
langfuse_clickhouse:
langfuse_clickhouse_logs:
langfuse_minio:
langfuse_redis:
Configurable Options
PORTHost port to expose(default: 3000)DB_PASSWORDDatabase passwordNEXTAUTH_SECRETSession secretSALTAPI key saltENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption keyCLICKHOUSE_PASSWORDClickHouse password4
Launch the Containers
Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.
terminal
# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d
# Verify deployment
docker compose ps
# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f5
Open Firewall Ports
Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.
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 config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Langfuse with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the Langfuse URL in your browser
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Create your account
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Create a project and generate API keys
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Integrate the Langfuse SDK into your LLM application
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Langfuse FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Langfuse
How do I deploy Langfuse with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Langfuse 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 Langfuse?
Langfuse requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Langfuse data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Langfuse backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Langfuse to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Langfuse image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Langfuse free to self-host?
Langfuse 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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