Self-host LobeHub

updated Sep 2026deployed by usprices checked · Jul 2026Install verified on Ubuntu 26.04 · Sep 2026 · how we test

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An AI chat and agent workspace, formerly LobeChat, that connects to OpenAI and many other model providers and supports plugins. The self-hosted server edition keeps its data in PostgreSQL, with Redis and S3-compatible storage (RustFS) alongside. Its community license is Apache-2.0 based, but distributing derivative works needs a commercial license.

Key facts

CategoryAI Chat Interfaces

LicenseLobeHub Community License

StackTypeScript, Next.js, PostgreSQL

Min RAM2048 MB

Official imageyes

Measured idle RAM718 MB

Difficulty

Sourcegithub.com/lobehub/lobehub

Websitelobehub.com

What you need

Any VPS with at least 2048 MB of RAM
A domain you control — most self-hosted setups need HTTPS in front of them
Under an hour if you've used Docker before

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Install

Run these commands on your server:

# LobeHub (formerly LobeChat) — official setup script (lobehub.com/docs → Deploying with Docker Compose)
mkdir lobehub && cd lobehub
# the script asks questions; "1" picks Port mode (http://IP access) and the other prompts keep their defaults:
# it downloads the Compose file, writes .env with generated secrets and initialises PostgreSQL
printf '1\n' | bash <(curl -fsSL https://lobe.li/setup.sh) -l en --host SERVER_IP
docker compose up -d
# setup.sh keeps the template's fixed POSTGRES_PASSWORD in .env: never expose 5432, and change it before storing real data
# →  http://SERVER_IP:3210 (RustFS S3 on 9000/9001, agent gateway on 8787/8788 must be reachable too;
# the upstream file also publishes Postgres 5432 and Redis 6379 — firewall those)