LibreChat

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source AI chat platform supporting multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more)

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Deploy LibreChat in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select LibreChat

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual LibreChat Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy LibreChat manually with these simple steps.

Connect to Your Remote Server

Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Your App Folder

Create a dedicated folder for your application files.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/librechat
cd ~/apps/librechat

Set Up Docker Compose

Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  api:
    image: ghcr.io/danny-avila/librechat:latest
    ports:
      - "3080:3080"
    environment:
      - HOST=0.0.0.0
      - PORT=3080
      - MONGO_URI=mongodb://mongodb:27017/LibreChat
      - CREDS_KEY=<your-creds-key>
      - CREDS_IV=<your-creds-iv>
      - JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
      - JWT_REFRESH_SECRET=<your-jwt-refresh-secret>
      - OPENAI_API_KEY=user_provided
      - ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=user_provided
      - ALLOW_REGISTRATION=true
      - MEILI_HOST=http://meilisearch:7700
      - MEILI_MASTER_KEY=<your-meili-key>
      - SEARCH=true
    volumes:
      - librechat_uploads:/app/uploads
      - librechat_images:/app/client/public/images
    extra_hosts:
      - "host.docker.internal:host-gateway"
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - mongodb
      - meilisearch

  mongodb:
    image: mongo:8.0
    volumes:
      - librechat_mongodb:/data/db
    restart: unless-stopped

  meilisearch:
    image: getmeili/meilisearch:v1.12.3
    environment:
      - MEILI_MASTER_KEY=<your-meili-key>
      - MEILI_NO_ANALYTICS=true
    volumes:
      - librechat_meilisearch:/meili_data
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  librechat_uploads:
  librechat_images:
  librechat_mongodb:
  librechat_meilisearch:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port to expose(default: 3080)

CREDS_KEYCredential encryption key

CREDS_IVEncryption initialization vector

JWT_SECRETJWT secret

JWT_REFRESH_SECRETJWT refresh secret

MEILI_KEYMeilisearch key

Spin Up the Stack

Run Docker Compose to launch your application.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Open the Application Port

Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3080

Skip the Terminal

Make it simple with Server Compass.

Deploy LibreChat without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Open the LibreChat URL in your browser

Configure AI provider API keys in the admin panel

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

LibreChat FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting LibreChat

How do I deploy LibreChat with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select LibreChat 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 LibreChat?

LibreChat 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 LibreChat data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard LibreChat backup and restore procedures.

How do I update LibreChat to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest LibreChat image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is LibreChat free to self-host?

LibreChat 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.