dokku/README.md

# Dokku
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Docker powered mini-Heroku. The smallest PaaS implementation you've ever seen.

## 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)]

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## Backers

Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/dokku#backer)]

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## Requirements

A fresh VM running any of the following operating systems:

- Ubuntu 16.04 x64
- Ubuntu 14.04 x64
- Debian 8.2 x64
- CentOS 7 x64 *(experimental)*
- Arch Linux x64 *(experimental)*

## Installation

To install the latest stable release, run the following commands as a user who has access to `sudo`:

```shell
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dokku/dokku/v0.8.2/bootstrap.sh
sudo DOKKU_TAG=v0.8.2 bash bootstrap.sh
```

You can then proceed to the ip address or domain name associated with your server to complete the web-based installation.

If you wish for a more unattended installation method, see [these](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/install/debian/#unattended-installation) docs.

### Upgrade

[View the docs](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/upgrading/) for upgrading from an older version of Dokku.

## Documentation

Full documentation - including advanced installation docs - are available online at [http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/](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.

## License

[MIT License](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/blob/master/LICENSE) © Jeff Lindsay