kamal-coder

Deploy Rails applications with Kamal to servers using Docker and Traefik.

47|11|Updated Nov 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/majesticlabs-dev/majestic-marketplace --skill kamal-coder
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Skill: kamal-coder
Source: https://github.com/majesticlabs-dev/majestic-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/majestic-rails/skills/kamal-coder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/majesticlabs-dev/majestic-marketplace --skill kamal-coder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides deploying Rails apps with Kamal, covering config, secrets, accessories, and multi-server setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kamal deployment patterns and server provisioning
  • Secrets management and access control
  • Accessory configuration (db, redis) and load balancers
  • Rollouts, rollbacks, and debugging commands

Quick Start

Run: kamal server bootstrap and kamal setup

Frequently Asked Questions about kamal-coder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I deploy a Rails app with Kamal to bare metal servers?

Kamal deploys Rails applications containerized with Docker to bare metal or virtual machines using SSH and Traefik as a reverse proxy. Run kamal server bootstrap to provision your servers, then kamal setup to configure Docker, Traefik, and your app containers for zero-downtime deployments.

What infrastructure do I need to deploy Rails apps with Kamal?

Kamal requires bare metal or virtual machines with Docker support, SSH access, open ports 80, 443, and 22, and provisioning via Ansible or cloud-init. Traefik handles reverse proxying and TLS termination across single or multi-host environments.

How do I manage secrets and configure accessories in a Kamal deployment?

Kamal manages secrets securely and lets you configure accessories like databases and Redis through deploy.yml. The Skill covers secrets management, access control, and multi-server accessory setups integrated with health checks and Traefik routing.

Can I roll back a Rails deployment if something goes wrong with Kamal?

Yes, Kamal supports rollouts and rollbacks via CLI commands. The Skill covers debugging commands and rollback procedures to quickly revert to a previous Rails app version after deployment.

Does Kamal handle zero-downtime updates for Rails apps?

Kamal enables zero-downtime updates through Docker container orchestration and Traefik load balancing. The Skill guides configuring deploy.yml and server setup to ensure continuous service during Rails app rollouts.

How do I set up multi-server deployments with Kamal?

Kamal supports multi-host environments through deploy.yml configuration and Traefik load balancing. The Skill covers provisioning multiple servers, managing accessories across hosts, and configuring health checks for distributed Rails deployments.