Docker deployment

The official Docker Compose deployment was retired before OpenAlice 0.94.1. Current releases do not include a root Dockerfile or docker-compose.yml, so older commands such as docker compose up -d --build will not start a supported OpenAlice server. This page remains available to correct links to the former deployment guide.

For an always-on instance, install the native CLI on a private Linux or macOS host, then register it as a Machine. OpenAlice keeps the browser on your computer while the Runtime, Workspaces, credentials, and optional trading services stay on that host. The native Runtime does not need Node, Bun, or a source checkout; you install and authenticate your preferred Agent CLI separately.

If you maintain your own container, it is a custom deployment. Pin an OpenAlice release and provide the required native dependencies, persistent OPENALICE_HOME, authentication, Agent runtimes, and private network boundary yourself. The former Compose image, bundled Agent list, volume name, and smoke commands no longer describe a release artifact.

See Data & Credentials for state and backup guidance, or Source & Dev to build from source.