Superdesk
End-to-end news creation, production, curation, distribution, and publishing platform.
- GitHub stars
- 754
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v3.5
14 July 2026 - Last commit
- 6 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Python, PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
283 commits
How to self-host Superdesk
Superdesk runs on Docker, Python and PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Superdesk free?
Yes. Superdesk is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Superdesk?
Yes. Superdesk runs on Docker, Python and PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Superdesk still maintained?
The last change to Superdesk's code was on 6 October 2026, with 283 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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