LocalStack

Development1024MB+ RAM

Local AWS cloud stack for development

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Deploy LocalStack in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select LocalStack

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up LocalStack from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual LocalStack deployment guide for developers.

Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.

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

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  localstack:
    image: localstack/localstack:latest
    ports:
      - "4566:4566"
    environment:
      - SERVICES=s3,sqs,dynamodb,lambda
      - DEBUG=1
      - PERSISTENCE=1
    volumes:
      - localstack_data:/var/lib/localstack
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  localstack_data:

Environment Variables

PORTGateway port(default: 4566)

SERVICESServices(default: s3,sqs,dynamodb,lambda)

Execute the Deployment

Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 4566/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:4566

Skip the Terminal

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

Why type commands when you can click? Deploy LocalStack the easy way with Server Compass.

No terminal required
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Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
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After Deployment

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

Configure AWS CLI

Use --endpoint-url

Test with AWS commands

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

LocalStack FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting LocalStack

How do I deploy LocalStack with Server Compass?

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

LocalStack 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 LocalStack data?

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

How do I update LocalStack to the latest version?

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

Is LocalStack free to self-host?

LocalStack 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.