v0.22.0: Docker Compose Backups, Schedule Tasks, Logs

It's been over a month since our last major update. Sometimes, taking a small break to recharge and develop features with renewed energy is exactly what's needed.

This update brings functionality that unlocks many previously missing use cases, and we can now confidently say that we cover almost any scenario. Let's dive into what's new!

Docker Compose Backups

Previously, we only had dedicated backups for Docker Swarm services. While this approach had its advantages (like maintaining unique entities and easier manipulation), it also had limitations. For complex templates like Umami, Plausible, and many others, it was cumbersome to separate containers into individual services.

Now, you can backup containers within a Docker Compose or Docker Stack file! We've added support for:

• PostgreSQL
• MariaDB
• MySQL
• MongoDB

And yes, this includes restore functionality too!
We've also integrated logging for each backup operation. Before, we couldn't track if executions were running correctly or not. Now, you'll have detailed logs for every backup performed.
No more excuses for not using Docker Compose because of missing backup capabilities!

Schedule Tasks

We consider this one of our most important features as it unlocks almost any use case that wasn't possible before. Schedule Tasks are essentially cron jobs with custom code that run on specific containers or servers.

We offer three ways to declare cron jobs:

1. Applications: Generate schedules for application-based services
2. Docker Compose Services: Create schedules for specific services defined in your Docker Compose file
3. Server Tasks: Create schedule jobs for your Dokploy server or remote server

Real-World Example

Let's say you have a Next.js application and want to run cron jobs. Currently, this is possible in Vercel, but it requires creating a custom server and unnecessary complexity. With Schedule Tasks, you can trigger any command in your containerized project.

For instance, if you have an API endpoint /send-notifications-every-12-hours that sends external notifications, you could create a schedule task with:

curl http://localhost:3000/api/send-notifications-every-12-hours

This will trigger the endpoint without hosting the service on Vercel or creating more complex solutions.

Server Schedule Use Cases

Some practical examples include:

• Automated Docker storage cleanup
• Custom backups for unsupported databases (like Plausible)
• Triggering endpoints using curl commands

Domain Management Improvements

We've redesigned the domains section to include DNS validation. Often, when something doesn't work, it's because DNS isn't properly propagated or is pointing to the wrong server. Now you can:

• Validate if DNS is correctly pointing to your Dokploy or remote server
• Access step-by-step instructions for adding A records in DNS providers

Bug Fixes:

1. Fixed Gitea provider repository and branch fetching
2. Eliminated race conditions during Dokploy instance backups
3. Support for two deployment trigger methods on applications: on push and on tag

Thank You for 20K Stars! 🎉

Today marks an incredible milestone for Dokploy - we're approaching 20,000 GitHub stars! It's hard to believe that exactly one year ago, on May 1st, 2024, I made the first commit to this project. The journey since then has been nothing short of amazing.

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without our incredible community. Your continuous support, recommendations, and contributions have helped shape Dokploy into what it is today. Every star, every piece of feedback, and every contribution has played a crucial role in making Dokploy better.

We have a big announcement coming in a couple of weeks, stay tuned!

Thank you all! ❤️

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Release notes: https://github.com/Dokploy/dokploy/releases/tag/v0.22.0