Goodbye Manual, Hello Automated TYPO3 Installation

Created by the innovative ErHaWeb, these easy-to-use bash scripts leverage Docker and TYPO3 DDEV to let you spin up and tear down TYPO3 environments almost instantly. With automated cron jobs, phpMyAdmin integration, and a local sitepackage setup, you can skip tedious configs and jump straight into building great TYPO3 solutions. Whether you’re prototyping new features or testing multiple TYPO3 versions, this streamlined workflow saves you time and headaches.

3. Reload Shell
After saving, reload your shell (e.g., source ~/.bashrc) to activate the aliases.
That’s it—you’re ready to tap into your automated TYPO3 installation workflow!

[version]: Choose “10”, “11”, “12”, “13”, or “dev”. If omitted, TYPO version 13 is installed by default.
[projectX]: Specify one or more project names. Each name also becomes the folder and DDEV project identifier.

For instance:

This command sets up:

• Two TYPO3 v12 projects named domain1.com and domain2.com
• DDEV configurations for each project
• Running Docker containers dedicated to each environment

If you omit project names, the script falls back on a naming pattern like typo3-<version>-project.

Here’s a glimpse into the magic:

1. Docker + DDEV Kickoff 
Each project is initialized as a standalone DDEV environment—no extra manual configuration required.

2. Automatic Cron Jobs 
A DDEV-CRON plugin injects a cron job for the TYPO3 Scheduler, so tasks like indexing or email dispatch happen without any extra tinkering.

3. phpMyAdmin On-Demand 
The DDEV plugin for phpMyAdmin provides a quick interface to inspect or manipulate your database:
ddev phpmyadmin

4. Local Package Library 
A packages/ directory is set up and referenced within your Composer config. This gives you a quick way to develop or test local Composer packages.

5. Sitepackage Ready-to-Go 
A pre-configured Sitepackage is cloned into packages/—the script checks out the right branch based on the TYPO3 version you picked. You’ll instantly have a root page that hooks into Page TSconfig and TypoScript from that Sitepackage.

Right after installation, jump into the TYPO3 backend using:

• Username: admin
• Password: Password1%

Feel free to reset these credentials for better security in your development workflow.

Want to see it all in action? There’s a YouTube showcase (insert the correct link) that demonstrates spinning up various TYPO3 versions using these scripts, step by step.

Once a project outlives its purpose, removing it is just as quick. Navigate into the project folder and run:

This command:

• Terminates DDEV for that folder.
• Deletes both the DDEV project configuration and the entire directory (with sudo if necessary).

No leftover containers, no clutter, no fuss.

These streamlined scripts were born out of a creative TYPO3 install strategy shared by ErHaWeb. His work demonstrated just how straightforward local TYPO3 environments can be when leveraging DDEV and a bit of automation.

Modern web development demands agility. By automating TYPO3 installations through Docker, DDEV, and simple bash scripts, you reclaim time normally spent micromanaging server configs. Whether you’re exploring different TYPO3 versions, testing extensions, or demonstrating proof-of-concept sites for clients, this approach keeps your workflow uncluttered and efficient.