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Docker Compose deployment used host bind mounts (./ragflow-logs, ./oceanbase/data) which cause path separator and permission issues on Windows and macOS.

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Docker Compose Files (5 files)

  • Converted data directories to named volumes:
    • powerrag_logs./ragflow-logs
    • powerrag_history_data../history_data_agent
    • oceanbase_data./oceanbase/data
    • oceanbase_conf./oceanbase/conf

Documentation (docker/README.md and docker/README_zh.md)

  • Platform requirements: Windows (WSL 2), macOS (MACOS env var), Linux (primary)
  • Optional troubleshooting: LF line endings guidance for Windows if configuration file issues occur
  • Volume management: list, backup, cleanup commands
  • Multiple deployments: Using COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME to run multiple instances on one machine without conflicts
  • Log viewing and data access:
    • View logs from running containers (docker compose logs)
    • Access files within volumes
    • Read specific log files
    • Copy files from volumes to host
  • Complete Chinese translation of all documentation

Example

Before:

volumes:
  - ./ragflow-logs:/ragflow/logs
  - ./oceanbase/data:/var/lib/oceanbase

After:

volumes:
  - powerrag_logs:/ragflow/logs
  - oceanbase_data:/var/lib/oceanbase

volumes:
  powerrag_logs:
    driver: local
  oceanbase_data:
    driver: local

Volume naming with COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME:

  • Default (COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=powerrag): powerrag_powerrag_logs, powerrag_oceanbase_data
  • Custom (COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=powerrag-dev): powerrag-dev_powerrag_logs, powerrag-dev_oceanbase_data

This allows running multiple PowerRAG deployments on the same machine by setting unique project names in each deployment's .env file.

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<issue_title>[Enhancement]: Supports to deploy on Windows and macOS</issue_title>
<issue_description>### Description

The current Docker Compose deployment process has only been validated on Linux and needs to be fully validated on Windows and macOS.</issue_description>

<agent_instructions>Make the following modifications in the docker directory:

  • Modify docker-compose.yml, docker-compose-oceanbase.yml, and docker-compose-self-hosted-ob.yml to ensure that docker volumes are used when mounting files to avoid deployment issues caused by path incompatibility with the operating system.

  • Update the readme document to inform users of potential precautions on different systems, as well as when and how to clean up volumes.</agent_instructions>

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whhe commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot Several points need modification:

  • No need to modify the comments.

  • The Chinese version of the README also needs to be modified accordingly.

  • Add instructions to tell users how to view the mounted logs and other files.

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Copilot AI commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot Several points need modification:

  • No need to modify the comments.
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Done! I've made the following changes in commit 5395c6b:

  1. ✅ No comments were modified - only volume paths were changed
  2. ✅ Added Chinese translation to README_zh.md with all platform-specific and volume management sections
  3. ✅ Enhanced log viewing instructions in both English and Chinese READMEs with:
    • How to view logs from running containers (docker compose logs)
    • How to access files in volumes
    • How to read specific log files
    • How to copy files from volumes to host

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whhe commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot Resolve the review comments above, remember to keep minimize git diff.

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Copilot AI commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot Resolve the review comments above, remember to keep minimize git diff.

All review comments addressed in commit 184c211:

  1. Reverted commented code in docker-compose-macos.yml
  2. Made LF line endings optional in both README.md and README_zh.md
  3. Kept minimal changes - only 3 files, 4 insertions, 4 deletions

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whhe commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot If I have multiple deployments on a single machine, will there be issues due to volumes having the same name? If so, can I differentiate them by project name?

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Copilot AI commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot If I have multiple deployments on a single machine, will there be issues due to volumes having the same name? If so, can I differentiate them by project name?

No conflicts. Docker Compose automatically prefixes volumes with the project name from COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME in .env (default: powerrag).

For multiple deployments:

  1. Create separate directories
  2. Set unique COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME in each .env:
    • COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=powerrag-production
    • COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=powerrag-dev
  3. Volumes will be isolated: powerrag-production_powerrag_logs, powerrag-dev_powerrag_logs, etc.

Added detailed documentation in commit e205208.

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whhe commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot change the pull request title and description to semantic commit message.

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Copilot AI commented Jan 21, 2026

@copilot change the pull request title and description to semantic commit message.

Suggested PR Title:

feat(docker): support Windows and macOS deployment with named volumes

Suggested PR Description:

## What
Convert Docker Compose bind mounts to named volumes for cross-platform compatibility

## Why
Host bind mounts (`./ragflow-logs`, `./oceanbase/data`) cause path separator and permission issues on Windows and macOS

## How
- Convert data directories to named volumes: `powerrag_logs`, `powerrag_history_data`, `oceanbase_data`, `oceanbase_conf`
- Add platform-specific documentation for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Document volume management: list, backup, cleanup, and multi-deployment support
- Add Chinese translation for all documentation

## Breaking Changes
None. Existing deployments can migrate by copying data to new volumes or starting fresh.

## Files Changed
- 5 docker-compose files updated with named volumes
- README.md and README_zh.md with comprehensive cross-platform guidance

Please update the PR title and description with these semantic commit message formatted versions.

@whhe whhe changed the title Support Windows and macOS deployment via Docker named volumes feat(docker): support Windows and macOS deployment with named volumes Jan 21, 2026
@whhe whhe merged commit 916c46e into main Jan 22, 2026
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