Elevate Your Workflow Automation with StackStorm: A Quick Docker Setup Guide

Introduction:
Automating workflows just got easier with StackStorm, a powerful open-source automation platform. In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up StackStorm using Docker and Docker Compose, providing a seamless experience for workflow development and execution.

Getting Started:

Clone the StackStorm Docker repository: ```shell

git clone https://github.com/stackstorm/st2-docker
cd st2-docker


2. Familiarize yourself with the directory structure:
   ![Folder structure](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/a2oozil5kqwdjt1w07bi.png)

3. Optionally, customize your setup by modifying variables in the `docker-compose.yml` file. Key options include:
   - `ST2_VERSION`: Tag for the Docker image.
   - `ST2_IMAGE_REPO`: Image or path to images (default is `stackstorm/`).
   - `ST2_EXPOSE_HTTP`: Port for exposing the st2web service (default is `127.0.0.1:80`).
   - `ST2_PACKS_DEV`: Directory for development packs (default is `./packs.dev`).

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**Launching StackStorm:**
Execute the following command to start the containers:
```shell


docker-compose up -d

Inspect the running containers:

Accessing StackStorm UI:
Navigate to the UI at http://localhost/

Username: st2admin
Password: Ch@ngeMe

Configuration and CLI Access:

Configure your password in files/htpasswd.
Access the StackStorm CLI within the container: ```shell

docker-compose exec st2client bash

  ![StackStorm CLI](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/an84fzc4kq6x5pqdrt1d.png)

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**Conclusion:**
With StackStorm up and running in Docker, you're ready to streamline your workflows. Explore the intuitive UI, harness the power of automation, and elevate your development experience. Happy automating!

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