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OpenClaw on Coolify

Manual Docker deploys require server admin skills most bot developers don't have. Coolify removes that requirement. Takes 20 minutes.

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What breaks without openclaw coolify deployment

Docker Compose syntax blocking non-sysadmin developers. No GUI for environment variable management. OpenClaw isolated from other Coolify apps.

→
GUI-driven OpenClaw deployment × Coolify's Docker management interface ÷ 20-minute setup ÷ no CLI server admin needed = a deployed bot without SSH.

openclaw coolify deployment — what it actually does

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Provides Docker Compose templates pre-configured for Coolify's deployment interface.
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Manages environment variables, secrets, and port config through Coolify's web UI.
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Deploys alongside other Coolify-managed apps from one unified dashboard.
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Handles container lifecycle — start, stop, update, rollback — without CLI access.
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Works on any Coolify-managed server: Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or bare metal.

Security check — openclaw coolify deployment

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Coolify ≥4.x; Docker ≥20; OpenClaw ≥1.2 compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw coolify deployment in 20–30 minutes

Setup time: 20–30 minutes

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You need:
  • Coolify instance running on a VPS
  • basic Coolify knowledge

Install the package:

# In Coolify UI:
# 1. New Service > Docker Compose
# 2. Paste the provided docker-compose.yml from this repo
# 3. Set environment variables in Coolify's env editor
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Open your Coolify dashboard
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Create a new resource and select Docker Compose
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Paste the docker-compose.yml from coollabsio/openclaw
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Configure environment variables (adapter credentials, Lobster token)
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Deploy — Coolify handles image pulling, networking, and SSL
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Monitor deployment logs in Coolify's UI

Troubleshooting openclaw coolify deployment

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1. Not configuring persistent volume for OpenClaw data — Coolify containers are ephemeral by default
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2. Exposing Lobster on a public port via Coolify without setting a strong token
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3. Not reviewing Coolify's auto-SSL settings — ensure your webhook endpoints are HTTPS

Compatibility & status

Works with: Coolify ≥4.x; Docker ≥20; OpenClaw ≥1.2 beginner Last updated: Oct 2025 ★ 330 on GitHub MIT

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FAQ — openclaw coolify deployment

Does Coolify support OpenClaw plugins?

Yes. Add plugins to the package.json in the template and they'll install during the Coolify build step.

Can I use this with Coolify Cloud (not self-hosted)?

The templates are designed for self-hosted Coolify but should work with Coolify Cloud's Docker Compose feature.

How do I update OpenClaw without downtime in Coolify?

Use Coolify's rolling deploy feature and set a restart policy of 'unless-stopped'.

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Bot developers who skip deployment because the CLI scares them never ship production bots.

Every manual Docker flag you memorize is technical debt your next teammate will break.

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