Templates

Templates describe repeatable application state. Submit them to the REST API from the portal, the tc CLI, or an SDK.

Overview

Templates provide a starting system definition for open-source applications without forcing every operator to repeat the same configuration. A template can include:

• Pre-configured application stack
• Automatic database provisioning
• Environment variable setup
• Persistent volume configuration
• Health checks and monitoring
• Backup schedules
• Docker Compose services and dependencies
• Ansible configuration tasks
• Terraform or OpenTofu infrastructure resources
• Kleis references for sensitive values

Why Templates?

• No setup hassle - Deploy in seconds, not hours
• Best practices built-in - Security hardening, updates, monitoring
• Sovereign by default - Runs on your Tasmanian infrastructure
• Predictable costs - No surprise egress or API fees

Quick Start

Choose an interface

Use the portal to browse and inspect templates. The portal, CLI, and SDK all call the REST API when the deployment belongs to a person, script, or another system.

Once you have access:

1. Open Templates
2. Browse or search for an app
3. Click Deploy
4. Configure settings (domain, admin password, etc.)
5. Inspect the plan and run events
6. Access via your VPN

Available Templates

Databases

Developer Tools

Productivity

Media

Communication

Analytics

Monitoring

Related Documentation

• VPS - Manual VM deployment
• Kubernetes - Container orchestration
• API Reference - REST API for templates
• CLI Reference - Command-line tool
• Saga templates - Multi-step system definitions