Storyblok (Self-Hosted)

intermediate

Visual headless CMS with component-based content structure.

Overview

Storyblok is a visual headless CMS that combines the flexibility of headless architecture with an intuitive visual editing interface. Built around a component-based content structure, Storyblok allows content creators to build pages using predefined blocks while providing developers with a powerful API for content delivery. While Storyblok operates as a Software-as-a-Service platform, this configuration establishes a local development bridge that connects your development environment with Storyblok's cloud-based content management system. This Docker setup creates a local development server that communicates with Storyblok's API using your project token, enabling real-time preview capabilities and local development workflows. The containerized environment provides a consistent development experience while maintaining the connection to Storyblok's cloud-based visual editor and content delivery network. This approach allows developers to work with live content data while building and testing their applications locally. This configuration is ideal for development teams building modern websites and applications that require both developer flexibility and content creator empowerment. Marketing teams, agencies, and enterprise developers will benefit from Storyblok's visual editing capabilities combined with the reliability and consistency of containerized local development. The component-based architecture makes it particularly valuable for projects requiring reusable content structures and complex page layouts.

Key Features

Visual editor with drag-and-drop interface for non-technical content creators
Component-based content architecture with nested block structures
Real-time preview system showing content changes instantly across devices
Multi-language content management with translation workflows
Customizable content schemas with field validation and constraints
Asset management with automatic image optimization and CDN delivery
Version control for content with rollback capabilities
Webhook-based content delivery for static site generation and rebuilds

Common Use Cases

1Agency websites requiring frequent content updates by non-technical clients
2Multi-brand corporate websites with shared component libraries
3E-commerce storefronts needing dynamic landing pages and promotional content
4Marketing teams managing campaign pages with A/B testing requirements
5Developer portfolios and blogs with custom component-based layouts
6Educational platforms with structured course content and multimedia integration
7Event websites requiring rapid content updates and multilingual support

Prerequisites

Active Storyblok account with API access token from your space settings
Minimum 2GB RAM for local development server and preview functionality
Port 3000 available for the local development server interface
Basic understanding of headless CMS concepts and API integration
Familiarity with component-based content architecture principles
Node.js knowledge for customizing the local development bridge

For development & testing. Review security settings, change default credentials, and test thoroughly before production use. See Terms

docker-compose.yml

1services: 
2  storyblok: 
3    image: storyblok/storyblok:latest
4    container_name: storyblok
5    restart: unless-stopped
6    environment: 
7      STORYBLOK_TOKEN: ${STORYBLOK_TOKEN}
8    ports: 
9      - "3000:3000"
10    networks: 
11      - storyblok-network
12
13networks: 
14  storyblok-network: 
15    driver: bridge

.env Template

.env

1STORYBLOK_TOKEN=your-token

Usage Notes

1Docs: https://www.storyblok.com/docs
2Access at http://localhost:3000
3Visual editor with live preview
4Component-based: nest blocks to build pages
5Real-time preview in framework of choice
6Storyblok is SaaS; this runs local dev bridge

Quick Start

terminal

1# 1. Create the compose file
2cat > docker-compose.yml << 'EOF'
3services:
4  storyblok:
5    image: storyblok/storyblok:latest
6    container_name: storyblok
7    restart: unless-stopped
8    environment:
9      STORYBLOK_TOKEN: ${STORYBLOK_TOKEN}
10    ports:
11      - "3000:3000"
12    networks:
13      - storyblok-network
14
15networks:
16  storyblok-network:
17    driver: bridge
18EOF
19
20# 2. Create the .env file
21cat > .env << 'EOF'
22STORYBLOK_TOKEN=your-token
23EOF
24
25# 3. Start the services
26docker compose up -d
27
28# 4. View logs
29docker compose logs -f

One-Liner

Run this command to download and set up the recipe in one step:

terminal

1curl -fsSL https://docker.recipes/api/recipes/prismic-like-storyblok/run | bash

Troubleshooting

Connection refused on port 3000: Verify no other services are using port 3000 and check firewall settings
Invalid token error: Ensure STORYBLOK_TOKEN environment variable contains valid API token from your Storyblok space
Preview not updating: Check webhook configuration in Storyblok settings and verify local server accessibility
Component rendering issues: Validate component schema matches between local definitions and Storyblok space configuration
Slow preview performance: Increase container memory allocation and check network connectivity to Storyblok CDN
Asset loading failures: Verify image service URLs and check Content Delivery API access permissions

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