How to Deploy JetBrains Space On-Premises with Docker Compose and Kubernetes

JetBrains Space is described as an "integrated solution for software teams" and is now available as an on‑premises test version for internal deployment.

The platform includes Git‑based repositories, code review, continuous delivery pipelines, and package management. Its most notable feature is the ability to launch remote development environments, although this capability is not yet provided in the current test release.

Space can be installed locally using Docker Compose or Kubernetes. Early private previews offered a Docker Compose option as a simple way to define and run Space on a single Docker host.

The primary deployment option today is a Kubernetes cluster, which can run on‑premises or on a managed Kubernetes service. For persistent storage, Space provides an AWS S3‑compatible storage provider and a PostgreSQL database server. Note that Space does not include an email server.

Overall, Space aims to replace tools like GitLab or GitHub as a source‑code management and DevOps solution. While GitHub Enterprise Server and self‑managed GitLab are available for on‑premises use, JetBrains Space distinguishes itself with native Kubernetes support, whereas GitHub Enterprise typically runs on virtual machines and GitLab’s Kubernetes option is considered more complex and costly for smaller installations.