Docker image for chat

[zahlekhan]

ASSIGNED TO shogun444

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Running the OpenUI chat example currently requires cloning the repo, installing dependencies, and configuring the environment manually. This creates friction for users who just want to try OpenUI quickly or deploy it in containerized environments.

Describe the solution you'd like
Create a Dockerfile for the existing examples/openui-chat app so users can build and run it with a single command. The image should:

• Package the openui-chat Next.js example as a production-ready Docker image.
• Support configuration via environment variables (OPENAI_API_KEY, model selection, API base URL, etc.).
• Work with a simple workflow like:

docker build -t openui-chat .
docker run -p 3000:3000 -e OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-... openui-chat

• Document all supported environment variables in the README.

Describe alternatives you've considered

• Relying solely on the CLI scaffolding (npx @openuidev/cli create), but Docker provides a more portable and reproducible setup, especially for deployment and team environments.
• Publishing to a container registry (Docker Hub, GHCR), but for now a local Dockerfile is sufficient to unblock users.

Additional context
The Dockerfile should live alongside the example in examples/openui-chat/. The Next.js docs provide a reference Dockerfile for containerized deployments that can serve as a starting point.

[zahlekhan]

/bounty $10

[Roshan1299]

Hi @zahlekhan , I am a new contributor and would like to know if I can be assigned this task if it's not done yet.

[shogun444]

@zahlekhan I’ve opened PR #370 implementing this.

It adds a Dockerfile for examples/openui-chat and documents how to build and run the container with environment variables.

Please take a look when you have time. Thanks!

[itsiiie]

Hi! I added Docker support for the openui-chat example to simplify local testing.

Please let me know if any adjustments are needed.
Happy to update the Dockerfile or README if required.

PR #311

[obsofficer-ctrl]

Hi! I'm interested in working on this issue: Docker image for chat

Before I start, I'd like to clarify a few things to make sure I deliver exactly what you need:

1. Should the Dockerfile support both development and production builds, or only production?
2. Are there specific Node.js version requirements or constraints?
3. Should the image include any health checks or startup verification?
4. Are there any specific performance or size optimization requirements for the Docker image?
5. Should the solution include a docker-compose.yml file for easier local development?

Thank you! I'll start as soon as I hear back from you.