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Docker Installation Guide
The information on this page serves as useful theory and background information for setting up InvenTree using docker.
!!! tip "Docker Install" To jump right into the installation process, refer to the docker installation guide
Docker Theory
The most convenient method of installing and running InvenTree is to use the official docker image, available from docker-hub.
The InvenTree docker image contains all the required system packages, python modules, and configuration files for running a containerized InvenTree production installation.
!!! tip "Docker Compose" The InvenTree container requires linking with other docker containers (such as a database backend, and a file server) for complete operation. Refer to the docker compose instructions to get up and running
!!! warning "Check the version" Please make sure you are reading the STABLE documentation when using the stable docker image tags.
!!! warning "Assumed Knowledge" A very basic understanding of Docker and docker compose is assumed, for the following setup guides.
Tagged Images
Pre-built Docker images are available from dockerhub with the following tags:
| Tag | Description | Relevant documentation to follow |
|---|---|---|
| inventree:stable | The most recent stable release version of InvenTree | stable docs |
| inventree:latest | The most up-to-date development version of InvenTree. | latest docs |
| inventree:tag | Specific tagged images are built for each tagged release of InvenTree, e.g. inventree:0.7.3 |
Refer to specific InvenTree version |
Docker Compose
The InvenTree docker image provides a containerized webserver, however it must be connected with other containers to function.
Environment Variables
InvenTree run-time configuration options described in the configuration documentation can be passed to the InvenTree container as environment variables. Using environment variables simplifies setup and improves portability.
Persistent Data
As docker containers are ephemeral, any persistent data must be stored in an external volume. To simplify installation / implementation, all external data are stored in a single volume, arranged as follows:
Media FIles
Uploaded media files are stored in the media/ subdirectory of the external data volume.
Static Files
Static files required by the webserver are stored in the static/ subdirectory of the external data volume.
Configuration File
As discussed in the configuration documentation, InvenTree run-time settings can be provided in a configuration file.
By default, this file will be created as config.yaml in the external data volume.
Secret Key
InvenTree uses a secret key to provide cryptographic signing for the application.
As specified in the configuration documentation this can be passed to the InvenTree application directly as an environment variable, or provided via a file.
By default, the InvenTree container expects the secret key file to exist as secret_key.txt (within the external data volume). If this file does not exist, it will be created and a new key will be randomly generated.
!!! warning "Same Key" Each InvenTree container instance must use the same secret key value, otherwise unexpected behavior will occur.
Plugins
Plugins are supported natively when running under docker. There are two ways to install plugins when using docker:
- Install via the
plugins.txtfile provided in the external data directory - Install into the
plugins/subdirectory in the external data directory
Docker Compose
docker compose is used to sequence all the required containerized processes.
Static and Media Files
The production docker compose configuration outlined on this page uses Caddy to serve static files and media files. If you change this configuration, you will need to ensure that static and media files are served correctly.
!!! info "Read More" Refer to the Serving Files section for more details
SSL Certificates
The provided Caddyfile configuration file is setup to enable Automatic HTTPS by default! All you have to do is specify a https:// URL in the INVENTREE_SITE_URL variable.
Containers
The example docker compose file launches the following containers:
| Container | Description |
|---|---|
| inventree-db | PostgreSQL database |
| inventree-server | Gunicorn web server |
| inventree-worker | django-q background worker |
| inventree-proxy | Caddy file server and reverse proxy |
| inventree-cache | redis cache (optional) |
PostgreSQL Database
A PostgreSQL database container which requires a username:password combination (which can be changed). This uses the official PostgreSQL image.
Web Server
Runs an InvenTree web server instance, powered by a Gunicorn web server.
Background Worker
Runs the InvenTree background worker process. This spins up a second instance of the inventree container, with a different entrypoint command.
Proxy Server
Caddy working as a reverse proxy, separating requests for static and media files, and directing everything else to Gunicorn.
This container uses the official caddy image.
!!! info "Nginx Proxy"
An alternative is to run nginx as the reverse proxy. A sample configuration file is provided in the ./contrib/container/ source directory.
Redis Cache
Redis is used as cache storage for the InvenTree server. This provides a more performant caching system which can useful in larger installations.
This container uses the official redis image.
!!! info "Redis on Docker" Docker adds an additional network layer - that might lead to lower performance than bare metal. To optimize and configure your redis deployment follow the official docker guide.
!!! tip "Enable Cache" While a redis container is provided in the default configuration, by default it is not enabled in the Inventree server. You can enable redis cache support by following the caching configuration guide
Data Volume
InvenTree stores any persistent data (e.g. uploaded media files, database data, etc) in a volume which is mapped to a local system directory. The location of this directory must be configured in the .env file, specified using the INVENTREE_EXT_VOLUME variable.
!!! info "Data Directory" Make sure you change the path to the local directory where you want persistent data to be stored.
Common Issues
Volume Mapping
When configuring a docker install, sometimes a misconfiguration can cause peculiar issues where it seems that the installation is functioning correctly, but uploaded files and plugins do not "persist" across sessions. In such cases, the "mounted" volume has not mapped to a directory on your local filesystem. This may occur if you have tried multiple setup options without clearing existing volume bindings.
!!! tip "Start with a clean slate" To prevent such issues, it is recommended that you start with a "clean slate" if you have previously configured an InvenTree installation under docker.
If you have previously setup InvenTree, remove existing volume bindings using the following command:
docker volume rm -f inventree-production_inventree_data