Prebuilt vs. Custom XWiki Docker Images
Last modified by Vincent Massol on 2026/07/27 15:33
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When running XWiki with Docker, you have two main approaches:
| Approach | When to use | Behavior | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using a Prebuilt XWiki Image | Use when you simply want to run XWiki. |
| Uses a prebuilt image. |
| Building the Image Locally | Very advanced, when you need more control over what is in the Dockerfile, such as:
| Docker builds a new image locally, then runs it. During the build process, Docker:
| Docker uses a Dockerfile to build a new image locally with docker build, which you then reference from docker-compose.yml. |
