Langfuse

Application1024MB+ RAM

Open-source LLM observability, tracing, and evaluation platform

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Deploy Langfuse in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Langfuse

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host Langfuse with Docker

Take the DIY route and deploy Langfuse on your own server using Docker.

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-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

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/langfuse

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 password

NEXTAUTH_SECRETSession secret

SALTAPI key salt

ENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption key

CLICKHOUSE_PASSWORDClickHouse password

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 -f

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:3000

Skip the Terminal

Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.

Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Langfuse visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.

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After Deployment

After deploying Langfuse with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open the Langfuse URL in your browser

Create your account

Create a project and generate API keys

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.