Claude Code Tutorial: Install Uptime Kuma Docker Container on Hostinger VPS
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Claude Code to install Uptime Kuma as a Docker container on your Hostinger VPS. Uptime Kuma is c. Instead of manually reading documentation and configuring Docker compose files, Claude Code handles everything in under 5 minutes.
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What is Uptime Kuma?
A free, open-source monitoring tool that lets you monitor websites, APIs, and other services through a self-hosted dashboard.
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Prerequisites:
Claude Code installed
SSH connection to Hostinger VPS
Docker installed on VPS
📌 Links:
Get Hostinger VPS + n8n: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
Connect Claude Code to VPS (Tutorial): • How to Connect Claude Code to a Hostinger ...
Uptime Kuma: https://uptimekuma.org/
Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/code
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What You Will Learn:
How to launch Claude Code and connect to your Hostinger VPS via SSH
How to install Uptime Kuma as a Docker container using Claude Code
How to set up Docker volumes for persistent data storage
How to configure Uptime Kuma with Traefik reverse proxy
How to open required firewall ports for Uptime Kuma
How to add monitoring services to your Uptime Kuma dashboard
How to verify Docker containers in Hostinger dashboard
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:30 Prerequisites
01:01 What is Uptime Kuma?
01:40 Traditional Installation (The Old Way)
02:18 Step 1: Launch Claude Code
02:38 Connect Claude Code To VPS
03:16 Give Context & Plan
04:31 Installation Steps
05:29 Install Uptime Kuma
06:06 Access Uptime Kuma
06:30 Open Port 3001
07:21 Uptime Kuma Account
08:06 Setup n8n Monitoring
09:45 Docker Manager Fix
10:19 Termimal: Docker Containers Running?
11:28 Additional Docker Apps To Install
12:17 Before vs After
13:34 Wrap Up: Preview Next Tutorial
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🪜 Step-By-Step:
Prerequisites: Claude Code installed, SSH connection to Hostinger VPS, Docker installed on VPS
Launch Claude Code from macOS Terminal or Windows PowerShell
Connect Claude Code to Hostinger VPS using SSH shortcut
Tell Claude Code to install Uptime Kuma monitoring tool in Docker
Have Claude Code inspect VPS and confirm Docker status and port availability
Review Claude Code's installation plan (directory structure, Docker compose, volumes, Traefik configuration)
Approve and let Claude Code execute the installation
Open firewall port 3001 in Hostinger dashboard
Access Uptime Kuma via IP:PORT and create admin account
Add first monitoring service (n8n) using Claude Code's guidance
Set up notification preferences (email, Discord, Slack, etc.)
Verify Docker container appears in Hostinger Docker Manager
Next steps: Custom domain setup and Docker network configuration
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