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Node PostgreSQL Nginx Production Compose Starter

Copy a production-oriented Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx docker-compose.yml with restart policies and private networking — generated locally, no signup.

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Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx

docker-compose.yml

services:
  app:
    image: "node:22-alpine"
    command: npm run dev
    env_file:
      - .env
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    depends_on:
      - db
    working_dir: /app
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - app_network
  db:
    image: "postgres:16-alpine"
    environment:
      POSTGRES_DB: "${POSTGRES_DB}"
      POSTGRES_USER: "${POSTGRES_USER}"
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: "${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}"
    volumes:
      - "postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data"
    healthcheck:
      test:
        - CMD-SHELL
        - "pg_isready -U ${POSTGRES_USER} -d ${POSTGRES_DB}"
      interval: "10s"
      timeout: "5s"
      retries: 5
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - app_network
  nginx:
    image: "nginx:1.27-alpine"
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    volumes:
      - "./nginx.conf:/etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf:ro"
    depends_on:
      - app
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      - app_network
volumes:
  postgres_data: {}
networks:
  app_network:
    driver: bridge


# .env.example
COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=node_prod
APP_PORT=3000
APP_ENV=production
APP_SECRET=change-me
POSTGRES_DB=app
POSTGRES_USER=app
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=change-me
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://app:change-me@db:5432/app
DATABASE_PORT=5432


# Commands
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -d --build
docker compose ps
docker compose logs -f app
docker compose exec app sh
docker compose down
docker compose down -v  # remove named volumes and local data

# Notes
PostgreSQL internal: postgresql://app:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}@db:5432/app
PostgreSQL local: postgresql://app:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}@localhost:${DATABASE_PORT}/app
Preset: Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx
Mode: production

Notes:
- Review image tags, commands, and mounted paths for your actual application layout.
- Secrets are represented as environment variables in .env.example; replace placeholder values before use.
- Healthchecks are included for supported infrastructure services.
- Named Docker volumes are enabled for local persistence.
- Warning: Production mode adds restart policies, but this is a starting point and not hardened production infrastructure.
# Warning: Production mode adds restart policies, but this is a starting point and not hardened production infrastructure.

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Node PostgreSQL Nginx Production Compose Starter

Copy a production-oriented Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx docker-compose.yml with restart policies and private networking — generated locally, no signup.

Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx

How it works

Node PostgreSQL Nginx Production Compose Starter gives you a practical Compose baseline for Node services that need a production-style reverse proxy starter. It uses environment variables for secrets, named services for local networking, and readable service names so the generated file is easy to adapt.
This preset is meant for developers who want to start from a working multi-service skeleton instead of writing YAML from scratch. The generated output includes docker-compose.yml, .env.example, common commands, and connection notes.
Treat the result as infrastructure scaffolding. Before production, review image pinning, TLS termination, backup policy, resource limits, secret management, and whether database ports should be exposed outside the Compose network.

Limitations

This preset targets a common workflow and should be reviewed against your production environment.
Generated output is deterministic and local-first, but scheduler, log, or infrastructure dialects can vary.
Use the full parent tool when you need to adjust fields, ports, options, or sample inputs.

FAQ

Is this Node.js + PostgreSQL + Nginx Docker Compose file production-ready?

It is a strong starter, not a hardened production deployment. Review secrets, TLS, backups, resource limits, and network exposure before production use.

Does the builder store my stack configuration?

No. Preset generation is static and the interactive builder runs locally in the browser.

Can I download the generated Compose files?

Yes. The page exposes copyable and downloadable output for docker-compose.yml and related notes.

Node PostgreSQL Nginx Production Compose Starter

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Stack preset

docker-compose.yml

Examples

Node PostgreSQL Nginx Production Compose Starter

How it works

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