{
  "name": "Discourse",
  "slug": "discourse",
  "categories": [
    23
  ],
  "date_created": "2026-02-02",
  "type": "ct",
  "updateable": true,
  "privileged": false,
  "interface_port": 80,
  "documentation": "https://www.discourse.org/",
  "website": "https://www.discourse.org/",
  "logo": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/selfhst/icons@main/webp/discourse.webp",
  "description": "Discourse is the civilized discussion platform. Use it as a mailing list, discussion forum, or long-form chat room.",
  "install_methods": [
    {
      "type": "default",
      "script": "ct/discourse.sh",
      "config_path": "/opt/discourse/.env",
      "resources": {
        "cpu": 4,
        "ram": 4096,
        "hdd": 20,
        "os": "Debian",
        "version": "13"
      }
    }
  ],
  "default_credentials": {
    "username": "admin",
    "password": null
  },
  "notes": [
    {
      "text": "Minimum 4GB RAM and 4 CPU cores recommended for production use.",
      "type": "warning"
    },
    {
      "text": "Admin credentials are saved in `/root/discourse.creds` inside the container.",
      "type": "info"
    },
    {
      "text": "Configure SMTP settings in the admin panel (Admin > Settings > Email) for email notifications.",
      "type": "info"
    }
  ]
}
