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How to Deploy Next.js on Coolify v4 Using a Custom Dockerfile

January 16, 2026

#deploy #nextjs #coolify #Docker #github #selfhost

Coolify has emerged as a premier self-hosted alternative to Vercel and Netlify. While its default Nixpacks builder is excellent for zero-configuration deployments, developers often require granular control over the build environment.

This guide demonstrates how to deploy a Next.js application on Coolify v4 (specifically tested on v4.0.0-beta.460) using a multi-stage Dockerfile. This method ensures a highly optimized, production-ready image.

Deploying WriteFreely on a Coolify VPS with MySQL

January 9, 2026

#coolify #writefreely #vps #mysql

I currently run a Coolify instance on my VPS and recently decided to host a lightweight blogging platform. I managed to deploy WriteFreely using the open-source algernon/writefreely Docker image. While the initial deployment was straightforward, configuring the storage and database correctly required some specific steps. Here is a walkthrough of how I achieved a stable setup.