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Docker Setup

If you need to set up Listmonk using Docker, you can use the included Docker Compose configuration.

Quick Docker Setup

  1. Use the provided Docker Compose file: 

    # Copy the compose file to your desired location
cp docs/listmonk-docker-compose.yml docker-compose.yml

  2. Start Listmonk: 

    docker-compose up -d

  3. Access Listmonk:

  4. Open http://localhost:9000
  5. Follow the setup wizard
  6. Create an admin user
  7. Go to Settings → Users to create API credentials

Docker Compose Configuration

The provided configuration includes:

  • Listmonk: Newsletter management application
  • PostgreSQL: Database backend
  • Persistent volumes: For data retention
  • Environment variables: Pre-configured for development

API Setup

After Listmonk is running:

  1. Access the admin panel at http://localhost:9000
  2. Go to Settings → Users
  3. Create a new API user with appropriate permissions
  4. Generate an API token
  5. Use these credentials in your MCP configuration

Production Considerations

For production deployment:

  • Change default passwords
  • Use proper SSL certificates
  • Configure proper backup strategies
  • Review security settings
  • Use environment-specific configuration files