Deploy Stirling PDF
Stirling PDF is a self-hosted, browser-based tool for editing, converting, merging, and securing PDF files. It supports OCR, image conversion, annotations, and more – all with a sleek UI and zero cloud dependencies.
📄 The Swiss army knife for PDFs – no Adobe, no upload limits, no nonsense.
Guest project runs for 1 hour. Log in to save and extend to 5 days.
Why Host Stirling PDF on Hostim.dev?
- 🐳 One-click Docker deployment – zero manual config
- 🖇️ Supports 100+ PDF tools – watermarking, splitting, rotating, OCR, etc.
- 💾 Persistent volumes – auto-mounted for input/output storage
- 🌍 Automatic HTTPS – free domain included
- 📊 Live logs and metrics – monitor performance at any time
🎥 Watch how easy it is to deploy any open source app on Hostim.dev – this example shows Umami, but the flow is identical for Stirling PDF.
What's included
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| App | stirlingtools/stirling-pdf image |
| Volumes | 4 mounted volumes for file handling |
| Domain | Free *.hostim.dev subdomain |
| SSL | Let's Encrypt (auto-enabled) |
| Port | 8080 |
| Defaults | Login: admin / password |
How to Deploy
- Go to your Hostim.dev dashboard.
- Click Create Project → Use a Template.
- Select the Stirling PDF template.
- Choose a resource plan (Dev, Prod, or Full).
- Hit Deploy.
Your project will be ready in seconds. From there, open the Stirling PDF app and click the link to access your dashboard.
Post-Deploy Notes
- 🔐 Change the default login under the app settings
- 📁 Files are stored in mounted volumes – no in-memory limits
- 🛠️ Great for teams, kiosks, or internal use
- 🌐 Add a custom domain under Networking → Domains
Source + Docs
- GitHub: Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF
- Website: stirlingtools.com
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