Question 1

How to deploy PocketBase with Docker Compose in production?

Accepted Answer

Use the Docker Compose example in the README, which sets environment variables for superuser creation, mounts volumes for data persistence, and includes health checks. Ensure to replace placeholder credentials and generate strong encryption keys.

Question 2

PocketBase Docker vs running the binary directly: which is better?

Accepted Answer

The Docker image simplifies deployment with automation and multi-arch support, ideal for containerized workflows. Running the binary directly is lighter for quick tests or environments without Docker, but lacks built-in production features.

Question 3

How to automatically create an admin user in PocketBase Docker?

Accepted Answer

Set the PB_ADMIN_EMAIL and PB_ADMIN_PASSWORD environment variables when running the container; the entrypoint uses pocketbase superuser upsert to handle creation or updates on startup, as detailed in the automatic superuser section.

Question 4

Can I run PocketBase Docker on Raspberry Pi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the image supports arm64 and armv7 architectures, making it compatible with Raspberry Pi and similar ARM devices. Docker will automatically pull the correct image based on your platform.

Question 5

What's the best way to secure admin credentials in PocketBase Docker?

Accepted Answer

The README recommends using Docker secrets or encrypted environment files in production. Avoid hardcoding passwords in compose files and use tools like openssl to generate encryption keys, as shown in the production deployment examples.

Question 6

How to update PocketBase version using this Docker image?

Accepted Answer

Pull the latest image with docker pull ghcr.io/muchobien/pocketbase:latest, then restart your container. For version-specific updates, reference tags like 0.22.x, and ensure data volumes are preserved during the restart.

Question 7

How to add custom hooks or public files in PocketBase Docker?

Accepted Answer

Mount volumes for pb_hooks and pb_public directories in your Docker run or Compose setup, as illustrated in the production examples. This allows you to include custom JavaScript hooks and static files without modifying the image.

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