Merge pull request #455 from coollabsio/service-variants-docs

andrasbacsai · web-flow · commit bfb6aafd5739 · 2025-11-28T13:05:41.000+01:00
Add deployment variant sections to service docs
diff --git a/docs/knowledge-base/s3/introduction.md b/docs/knowledge-base/s3/introduction.md
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ Currently supported S3 compatible storages are:
 - Hetzner S3 Storage (beta)
 - Wasabi hot cloud storage
 - Vultr
+- CloudPe Object Storage
 
 Other's could work, but not tested yet. If you test it, please let us know.
 
diff --git a/docs/services/classicpress.md b/docs/services/classicpress.md
@@ -9,6 +9,28 @@ description: "Run ClassicPress CMS on Coolify as WordPress alternative with clas
 
 ClassicPress is a community-led open source content management system for creators. It is a fork of WordPress 6.2 that preserves the TinyMCE classic editor as the default option. It is half the size of WordPress, contains less bloat improving performance, and has no block editor (Gutenberg/Full Site Editing).
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+ClassicPress is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### ClassicPress with MariaDB
+- **Database:** MariaDB
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MariaDB preference (recommended for most users)
+- **Components:**
+  - ClassicPress container
+  - MariaDB container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### ClassicPress with MySQL
+- **Database:** MySQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MySQL preference
+- **Components:**
+  - ClassicPress container
+  - MySQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+Both variants provide equivalent functionality - choose based on your database preference or existing infrastructure.
+
 For more information, see:
 
 - [The official website](https://www.classicpress.net?utm_source=coolify.io)
diff --git a/docs/services/directus.md b/docs/services/directus.md
@@ -18,6 +18,24 @@ Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content.
 - **Completely Extensible.** Built to white-label, it is easy to customize our modular platform.
 - **A Modern Dashboard.** Our no-code Vue.js app is safe and intuitive for non-technical users, no training required.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+Directus is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### Directus (Default)
+- **Database:** SQLite3 (file-based)
+- **Use case:** Development, testing, or small-scale deployments
+- **Components:** Single Directus container with embedded SQLite database
+
+### Directus with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL + Redis
+- **Use case:** Production deployments requiring better performance, scalability, and caching
+- **Components:**
+  - Directus container
+  - PostgreSQL 16 container
+  - Redis 7 container for caching
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
 ## Community Help
 
 [The Directus Documentation](https://docs.directus.io?utm_source=coolify.io) is a great place to start, or explore these other channels:
diff --git a/docs/services/docuseal.md b/docs/services/docuseal.md
@@ -7,6 +7,23 @@ description: "Host DocuSeal on Coolify for PDF form filling, e-signatures, docum
 
 Document Signing for Everyone free forever for individuals, extensible for businesses and developers. Open Source Alternative to DocuSign, PandaDoc and more.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+DocuSeal is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### DocuSeal (Default)
+- **Database:** SQLite (embedded)
+- **Use case:** Simple deployments, testing, or low-volume document signing
+- **Components:** Single DocuSeal container with built-in SQLite database
+
+### DocuSeal with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments requiring better performance, scalability, and concurrent access
+- **Components:**
+  - DocuSeal container
+  - PostgreSQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
 ## Screenshots
 
 <ZoomableImage src="/docs/images/services/docuseal.webp" alt="Docuseal dashboard" />
diff --git a/docs/services/gitea.md b/docs/services/gitea.md
@@ -9,6 +9,39 @@ description: "Host Gitea Git service on Coolify for lightweight repository hosti
 
 Git with a cup of tea! Painless self-hosted all-in-one software development service, including Git hosting, code review, team collaboration, package registry and CI/CD.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+Gitea is available in four deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### Gitea (Default)
+- **Database:** SQLite (embedded)
+- **Use case:** Simple deployments, personal projects, or testing
+- **Components:** Single Gitea container with built-in SQLite database
+
+### Gitea with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments requiring PostgreSQL compatibility and better performance
+- **Components:**
+  - Gitea container
+  - PostgreSQL 16 container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### Gitea with MySQL
+- **Database:** MySQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MySQL preference
+- **Components:**
+  - Gitea container
+  - MySQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### Gitea with MariaDB
+- **Database:** MariaDB
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MariaDB preference
+- **Components:**
+  - Gitea container
+  - MariaDB container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
 ## Demo
 
 - [Demo](https://try.gitea.io/)
diff --git a/docs/services/grafana.md b/docs/services/grafana.md
@@ -9,6 +9,23 @@ description: "Deploy Grafana on Coolify for data visualization, monitoring dashb
 
 The open and composable observability and data visualization platform. Visualize metrics, logs, and traces from multiple sources like Prometheus, Loki, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, Postgres and many more.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+Grafana is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### Grafana (Default)
+- **Database:** Embedded (SQLite)
+- **Use case:** Simple monitoring setups, testing, or temporary dashboards
+- **Components:** Single Grafana container with built-in database
+
+### Grafana with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments requiring persistent data storage, high availability, and better performance
+- **Components:**
+  - Grafana container
+  - PostgreSQL 16 container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
 ## Features
 
 Grafana allows you to query, visualize, alert on and understand your metrics no matter where they are stored. Create, explore, and share dashboards with your team and foster a data-driven culture:
diff --git a/docs/services/n8n.md b/docs/services/n8n.md
@@ -9,6 +9,23 @@ description: "Build workflows on Coolify with n8n automation platform connecting
 
 N8N is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows you to connect different applications and services together. It is an open-source alternative to tools like Zapier or Make.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+N8N is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### n8n (Default)
+- **Database:** SQLite (embedded)
+- **Use case:** Simple deployments, testing, or low-volume workflows
+- **Components:** Single n8n container with built-in SQLite database
+
+### n8n with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL (external)
+- **Use case:** Production deployments requiring better performance, scalability, and data persistence
+- **Components:**
+  - n8n container
+  - PostgreSQL 16 container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
 ## Screenshots
 
 ![N8N Preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/n8n-io/n8n/master/assets/n8n-screenshot.png)
diff --git a/docs/services/trigger.md b/docs/services/trigger.md
@@ -9,6 +9,25 @@ description: "Automate workflows on Coolify with Trigger.dev for background jobs
 
 Trigger is an open source Background Jobs framework for TypeScript.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+Trigger.dev is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### Trigger.dev (Default)
+- **Database:** Built-in PostgreSQL
+- **Use case:** Standard deployments with managed database
+- **Components:**
+  - Trigger.dev container
+  - Built-in PostgreSQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### Trigger.dev with External Database
+- **Database:** External (user-provided)
+- **Use case:** Advanced deployments with existing database infrastructure or custom database configurations
+- **Components:**
+  - Trigger.dev container
+  - Requires `DATABASE_URL` environment variable pointing to your external database
+
 ## Links
 
 - [Official Website](https://trigger.dev)
diff --git a/docs/services/unleash.md b/docs/services/unleash.md
@@ -11,6 +11,25 @@ description: "Manage features on Coolify with Unleash for feature toggles, A/B t
 
 Unleash is an open source feature flagging service.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+Unleash is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### Unleash with PostgreSQL
+- **Database:** PostgreSQL
+- **Use case:** Standard deployments with managed database
+- **Components:**
+  - Unleash container
+  - PostgreSQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### Unleash without Database
+- **Database:** External (user-provided)
+- **Use case:** Advanced deployments with existing database infrastructure or custom database configurations
+- **Components:**
+  - Unleash container
+  - Requires external database connection configuration
+
 ## Screenshots
 
 ![Unleash Preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Unleash/unleash/main/.github/github_online_demo.svg)
diff --git a/docs/services/wordpress.md b/docs/services/wordpress.md
@@ -10,6 +10,28 @@ description: "Run WordPress on Coolify for blogging, CMS, e-commerce with plugin
 WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL/MariaDB database.
 It is used for creating websites, blogs, and applications.
 
+## Deployment Variants
+
+WordPress is available in two deployment configurations in Coolify:
+
+### WordPress with MariaDB
+- **Database:** MariaDB
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MariaDB preference (recommended for most users)
+- **Components:**
+  - WordPress container
+  - MariaDB container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+### WordPress with MySQL
+- **Database:** MySQL
+- **Use case:** Production deployments with MySQL preference
+- **Components:**
+  - WordPress container
+  - MySQL container
+  - Automatic database configuration and health checks
+
+Both variants provide equivalent functionality - choose based on your database preference or existing infrastructure.
+
 ## Links
 
 - [The official website](https://wordpress.org)
