Grav CMS: Docker Image with Skeleton Packages

What is Grav CMS?

Grav is a modern open-source flat-file CMS, meaning it doesn't require a database. It is extremely fast, and it offers a variety of features that are easy to customize. It's not something I've adopted, but I gave Grav a try in my home lab to see what it's like.

Grav vs. Ghost: The Differences

Ghost is praised for its simplicity and focus on blogging, with a strong emphasis on SEO and modern web practices. Grav is known for its flexibility and ease of customization, used by those who prefer a flat-file approach and a more developer-oriented experience.

Setting Up Grav CMS in Docker

Despite not using Grav for this blog, I noticed a gap in resources when it comes to setting it up in Docker with skeleton content, so I've put together a template that can be easily reused. "Skeleton" refers to a pre-packaged set of themes, plugins, and content. Essentially, it's a ready-to-use foundation for a new Grav site, enabling users to get a head start with a pre-configured design and structure. Skeletons are great for those who want a quick setup without starting from scratch, as they provide a structured yet customizable framework.

Create Docker Volume:

• Start by creating a docker volume named grav.

docker volume create grav

• Next, run the Grav container with the following command:

docker run -d \
  --name grav \
  -e PUID=1000 \
  -e PGID=1000 \
  -e TZ=Etc/UTC \
  -v grav:/config \
  -p 12561:80 \
  --restart always \
  lscr.io/linuxserver/grav:latest

Template Setup:

• Access the docker volume's directory and set up the template:

cd /var/lib/docker/volumes/grav/_data/www/
rm -rf ./*
wget https://getgrav.org/download/skeletons/shop-site/1.0.0-admin
unzip 1.0.0-admin
rm ./1.0.0-admin

• Finally, access Grav on {Docker Host IP}:12561, create your admin account, and start using the template.