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Use output: "standalone" to trim node_modules, fix sharp/image errors, and build minimal Next.js Docker images

How-ToDocker

Ultimate Next.js Standalone Dockerfile Guide (Tiny Images)

Shrink Next.js Docker images with output: "standalone": trace imports, copy only needed modules, fix sharp image errors, and produce lean production images.

Matija Žiberna

about 2 months ago

5 min read

Custom Dockerfile with Transformers v5 and pre-baked GLM-OCR weights for fast RunPod serverless cold starts

How-ToDocker

Run GLM-OCR on RunPod Serverless: 17-line Dockerfile

Learn how to run GLM-OCR on RunPod Serverless with a custom Dockerfile that pre-installs Transformers v5 and bakes model weights to eliminate cold starts.

Matija Žiberna

Docker

Install Docker CLI on Mac with Colima — Fast Guide 2026

Install Docker CLI on Mac with Colima: a fast, CLI-only setup that replaces Docker Desktop, fixes credential helper issues, runs docker-compose, and saves…

Matija Žiberna

3 months ago

Docker

Unlock n8n: Enable External & Internal Libraries with Docker

Learn to enable internal and external libraries in n8n using Docker on Ubuntu, boosting functionality effortlessly.

Matija Žiberna

5 months ago

Docker

Migrating Docker Containers Between VPS Servers Without Data Loss

Follow a proven Docker migration checklist to archive volumes, transfer backups between VPS servers, and relaunch your stack safely.

Matija Žiberna

6 months ago

Docker

How to Self-Host n8n on Your VPS (Simple, Secure, and Production-Ready)

Install n8n on your VPS with Docker, expose it safely through Cloudflare Tunnel, add basic auth, and prep the stack for PostgreSQL when you scale.

Cloudflare Tunnel + Docker: Expose Containers Without Nginx or Open Ports

Expose containers like n8n, Grafana, or any Node app to the internet using Cloudflare Tunnel—no Nginx, no DNS hassle, and automatic SSL.

Matija Žiberna

6 months ago

Docker

How to Convert Your CLI Tool to a Production API with Zero Code Changes

Learn how to convert CLI tools to production APIs without rewriting code. Includes Express.js wrapper, Redis job queues, background processing, and Docker…

Matija Žiberna

8 months ago

Docker

Vite Docker: Production Deployment with Nginx, SSL, and Compose

A step-by-step guide to deploying a React Vite app on a VPS using Docker, NGINX, HTTPS, and Compose—with production-ready asset handling and API proxying.

Matija Žiberna

8 months ago

Docker

How to Configure Development Containers with Docker

Set up fast, consistent development environments using VSCode Dev Containers, Docker Compose, and hot reload for a React frontend and FastAPI backend.

Matija Žiberna

8 months ago

Docker

Update Docker to Latest Version on Ubuntu

Complete walkthrough for upgrading Docker on Ubuntu servers and development machines using Docker's official repository for the latest features and security updates.

Matija Žiberna

8 months ago