Installation with Docker

Welcome to the installation guide for the Community version of Gaio DataOS!

This tutorial will walk you through the steps to run Gaio DataOS locally using Docker Desktop.

Important: Each Gaio DataOS License Account can have an unlimited number of Community licenses, allowing you to create multiple instances for testing, learning, or commercial use.

License management (Community, SaaS, or Enterprise) is handled through your control panel: 👉 console.gaiodataos.com

Requirements

Make sure you have Docker Desktop installed on your machine.

📌 Tip: Docker is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download the version that matches your operating system.

Installation Steps

1. Open Docker Desktop

  • Launch Docker Desktop on your computer.

2. Search for the Gaio DataOS image

  • Click the Search button or use the shortcut:

    • Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux)

    • Cmd + K (Mac)

  • In the search field, type:

    gaiodataos

3. Pull the image

  • Click Pull to download the official Gaio DataOS image.

⏳ Please wait for the download to complete. It may take a few minutes depending on your internet speed.

4. Run the image

  • Go to the Images tab in Docker.

  • Click Run next to the gaiodataos image.

5. Set up the container

  • In the Container Name field, enter something like gaio-dataos.

  • For Port Mapping, set:

    6410

  • In the Volumes field, add: 

Volume 1: 
host path: dataos_data
Container path: /home/bun/.gaio-dataos
Volume 2: 
host path: dataos_clickhouse
Container path: /var/lib/clickhouse

  • Click Run Container to launch the environment.

6. Access the platform

  • In your browser, go to:

    http://localhost:6410

Initial Configuration

1. Choose your language

  • On the welcome screen, select your preferred language.

2. Enter your email

  • Type in a valid email address to proceed.

3. Create your Gaio DataOS license

  • If you don’t already have a Gaio DataOS License Account:

    • Fill out the form displayed.

    • Click Submit to generate your Gaio DataOS License Account.

4. Create your local user account

  • After the license is created, you’ll be prompted to set up a local user account.

  • This account will be your login to access the platform on this machine.

🔐 The Community version allows you to create local users for each installed instance of Gaio.

You're all set!

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Gaio DataOS. 🎉

You can now:

  • Import and process data

  • Build dashboards and APIs

  • Automate data flows

  • Use integrated AI features

  • And much more 🚀

Gaio DataOS — Docker Image Update Instructions

Pulling the Latest or a Specific Version

You can also use the command line to pull the latest, or a specific version:

# Pull latest (stable) version
docker pull gaiodataos/gaiodataos

# Pull specific version
docker pull gaiodataos/gaiodataos:v0.0.800

Restarting the Container After Update

After pulling the updated image, stop your gaiodataos container and start it again. You can also use the command line. Replace <container_id> in the commands below with the container ID you find in the first command:

# Find your container ID
docker ps -a

# Stop the container with the `<container_id>`
docker stop <container_id>

# Remove the container with the `<container_id>`
docker rm <container_id>

# Start the container - Pull latest (stable) version
docker run --name gaio-dataos -p 6410:6410 -v dataos_data:/home/bun/.gaio-dataos -v dataos_clickhouse:/var/lib/clickhouse gaiodataos/gaiodataos:latest

# Start the container - Pull specific version
docker run --name gaio-dataos -p 6410:6410 -v dataos_data:/home/bun/.gaio-dataos -v dataos_clickhouse:/var/lib/clickhouse gaiodataos/gaiodataos:v0.0.800

Need help?

We're here to support you: https://gaio.discourse.group/

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