Deployment checklist

Self-host Cognee with operational guardrails

Review the deployment questions that turn an open-source AI memory library into a dependable service for agents and teams.

Runtime and keys

Plan Python, LLM provider keys, environment files, Docker profiles, API server, frontend, and MCP service ports.

Choose SQLite, Postgres, pgvector, Neo4j, Neptune, LanceDB, or other optional extras based on scale and query needs.

Track migrations, backups, access control, observability, tracing, session feedback, and rollback plans.