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Tutor

The official Docker-based Open edX distribution and deployment orchestrator.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars1.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Docker OpenedxDevopsOverhang TutorOpenedx OrchestratorK8s Lms Deployment
Overview

Why consider Tutor?

Tutor is the standard open-source deployment engine and management orchestrator for Open edX written in Python. It packages all Open edX microservices into containerized stacks (Docker Compose & Kubernetes), handling automated database migrations, themes, and plugin extensions with zero friction.

Guided learning

Learn Tutor by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Tutor

Tutor launches production-ready Open edX learning environments with a single CLI command.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install tutor
2tutor local launch

Tutor is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Tutor FAQs

Tutor is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Tutor is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Tutor is listed as an alternative to Open edX SaaS. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.