# Dokku [](https://circleci.com/gh/dokku/dokku/tree/master) [](https://packagecloud.io/dokku/dokku) [](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/dokku/) [](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=dokku) [](https://glider-slackin.herokuapp.com/) [](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/)
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Docker powered mini-Heroku. The smallest PaaS implementation you've ever seen.
## Requirements
- A fresh VM running `Debian 8.2 x64`, `Ubuntu 14.04 x64`, or `Ubuntu 16.04 x64`
## Installing
To install the latest stable release, you can run the following commands as a user that has access to `sudo`:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dokku/dokku/v0.7.0/bootstrap.sh
sudo DOKKU_TAG=v0.7.0 bash bootstrap.sh
### Upgrading
[View the docs for upgrading](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/upgrading/) from an older version of Dokku.
## Documentation
Full documentation - including advanced installation docs - are available online at [docs](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/)
## Support
You can use [Github Issues](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/issues), check [Troubleshooting](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/troubleshooting/) in the documentation, or join us on [freenode in #dokku](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23dokku)
## Contribution
After checking [Github Issues](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/issues), the [Troubleshooting Guide](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/troubleshooting/) or having a chat with us on [freenode in #dokku](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23dokku), feel free to fork and create a Pull Request.
While we may not merge your PR as is, they serve to start conversations and improve the general dokku experience for all users.
## Sponsors
See our list of past sponsors in the [SPONSORS](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/blob/master/SPONSORS.md) file.
Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on Github with a link to your site. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/dokku#sponsor)]
## Backers
Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/dokku#backer)]
## License
[MIT License](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/blob/master/LICENSE) © Jeff Lindsay