Introduction to Corelix
Corelix is a powerful self-hosting and cloud platform built on top of Coolify, the open-source self-hosted PaaS. Corelix extends Coolify with enterprise-grade features while keeping the simplicity and flexibility that makes Coolify great.
Built on Coolify
Corelix is built on Coolify, the open-source self-hosting platform. We are grateful for their contribution to the open-source community and actively contribute back. Everything you can do with Coolify, you can do with Corelix — plus much more.
What is Corelix?
Corelix lets you run your applications, databases, and services on your own server or through our managed cloud platform. Whether that's an old laptop, a Raspberry Pi, or a rented server from a provider like Hetzner, you get full control over your projects, your data, and your costs.
Think of Corelix as your personal alternative to cloud platforms like Vercel, Railway, or Heroku, but without the huge bills or privacy trade-offs — and with enterprise features built in.
What Corelix Is Not
Corelix Cloud is a managed service that runs on our infrastructure, but for self-hosted deployments you need your own server. That could be your old laptop, a Raspberry Pi, or a rented server from a hosting provider, and you'll need SSH access to use it.
Features of Corelix
Corelix includes all of Coolify's features plus enterprise enhancements:
Core Features (from Coolify)
| Features | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Any Language | Deploy static sites, APIs, backends, databases, and more with support for all major frameworks. |
| Any Server | Deploy to any server — VPS, Raspberry Pi, EC2, your laptop via SSH. |
| Any Use-Case | Supports single servers, multi-server setups, and Docker Swarm clusters (Kubernetes support coming soon). |
| Any Service | Deploy any Docker-compatible service, plus a wide range of one-click options. |
| Push to Deploy | Git integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, and other platforms. |
| Free SSL Certificates | Automatically sets up and renews Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for custom domains. |
| No Vendor Lock-In | Your data and settings stay on your servers for full control and easy portability. |
| Automatic Backups | Back up data to S3-compatible storage and restore it with one click if needed. |
| Webhooks | Integrate with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Bitbucket Pipelines. |
| Powerful API | Automate deployments, manage resources, and integrate with your existing tools easily. |
| Real-Time Terminal | Run server commands directly from your browser in real-time. |
| Collaborative | Share projects with your team, control roles, and manage permissions. |
| PR Deployments | Deploy commits and pull requests separately for quick reviews and faster teamwork. |
| Server Automations | Handles server setup tasks automatically after connection, saving you time. |
| Monitoring | Monitor deployments, servers, disk usage, and receive alerts for issues. |
Corelix Enhanced Features
| Features | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Granular Permissions | Project-level and environment-level access management with role-based overrides. |
| Encrypted S3 Backups | Transparent encryption at rest using rclone's crypt backend with NaCl SecretBox. |
| Resource Backups | Volume, configuration, and full backups for Applications, Services, and Databases. |
| Network Management | Per-environment Docker network isolation, shared networks, and proxy isolation. |
| Custom Template Sources | External GitHub repositories as sources for docker-compose service templates. |
| Enhanced Database Support | 50+ additional database images with expanded classification and port mapping. |
| Additional Build Types | Railpack, Heroku Buildpacks, and Paketo Buildpacks alongside Nixpacks and Dockerfile. |
| DNS Provider Management | Automatic DNS records and Cloudflare Tunnel ingress for deployed resources. |
| MCP Server | AI-powered infrastructure management via Model Context Protocol with 148 tools. |
| Traefik Label Overrides (Pro) | Per-container override of auto-generated Traefik labels. |
| Cluster Management (Pro) | Docker Swarm dashboard, node management, service monitoring, and visualizer. |
| Docker Registry Management (Pro) | Centralized multi-registry management with automatic credential syncing. |
| Whitelabeling (Pro) | Build-time brand identity replacement with runtime URL overrides. |
| Enhanced UI Theme | Multi-theme CSS system with Linear and TailAdmin-inspired themes. |
Benefits of Using Corelix
| Benefits | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Cost Savings | Avoid skyrocketing cloud costs. Use your own server for a steady, predictable price. |
| No Hidden Costs | Transparent pricing with no unexpected charges. |
| Complete Data Privacy | Your data stays on your server, ensuring total control and security. |
| Enterprise Features | Granular permissions, encrypted backups, and cluster management for teams. |
| EU Sovereignty | GDPR-compliant infrastructure with EU-based cloud hosting options. |
| Unlimited Usage | Deploy unlimited websites and applications across any number of servers. |
| Quick Setup | Start hosting in minutes with minimal maintenance required. |
| 100% Open Source | The community edition is fully open source at GitHub. |
Getting Started with Corelix
Before you jump into using Corelix, it's worth understanding a few key concepts to make your journey smoother.
Learn about servers, SSH access, and how Corelix manages your projects by checking out our concepts guide.
You have two ways to use Corelix:
Use Corelix Cloud
- The easiest way to get started — no installation required.
- Simply create an account at app.corelix.io, connect your servers via SSH keys, and start deploying.
- Includes all enhanced features, automatic updates, and managed infrastructure.
- Starts with a free Hobby tier.
Self-Host Corelix
- Install the base Coolify platform on your own server, then add the Corelix enhanced addon.
- It's completely free for the community edition (except your server bills) and gives you full control over your infrastructure.
- You'll need to handle server management, updates, and maintenance yourself.
Join Our Community
Got questions or need support? Visit our GitHub repository to report issues or join the discussion.