Deploy Kavita
Kavita is an open-source, self-hosted manga, comic, and book server that lets you manage and read your digital library from any device. With Hostim.dev, you can deploy Kavita with Docker and persistent storage in one click, complete with automatic domain and HTTPS.
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Why Host Kavita on Hostim.dev?
- 🐳 One-click Docker deployment – no manual setup required
- 💾 Persistent volumes included – store your entire library
- 🌍 Automatic HTTPS + domain – ready to use instantly
- 📊 Real-time logs and metrics – monitor performance at a glance
- 🔒 Self-hosted and secure – full control over your reading data
🎥 Watch how easy it is to deploy any open source app on Hostim.dev – this example shows Umami, but the flow is identical for Kavita.
What's included
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| App | ghcr.io/kareadita/kavita:latest image |
| Volumes | /manga, /comics, /books, /kavita/config |
| Domain | Free *.hostim.dev subdomain |
| SSL | Let's Encrypt (auto-enabled) |
| Port | 5000 |
How to Deploy
- Go to your Hostim.dev dashboard.
- Click Create Project → Use a Template.
- Select the Kavita template.
- Choose a resource plan (Dev, Prod, or Full).
- Hit Deploy.
Your project will be ready in seconds. From there, open the Kavita app and click the link to access your dashboard.
Post-Deploy Notes
- 📂 Upload your library: Connect via Bastion to upload your manga, comics, and book files to the appropriate volumes.
- 👤 Create your admin account on first visit.
- 🔄 Kavita automatically scans for new files in the volumes.
- 🌐 Add a custom domain under Networking → Domains.
- 📈 View resource usage and logs under the App panel.
Source + Docs
- GitHub: Kareadita/Kavita
- Official Docs: wiki.kavitareader.com
- Discord: Join the community
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