Docker compose

[WarrentyExpired]

I have to say I really like folderhost. I'm running it on 3 different servers. I'm running it standalone currently, but would like to start using it in docker. Is it possible to run it with a docker compose file?

[MertJSX]

Yes, you can! Just follow the instructions included in any of the releases. Simply pull the image:

docker pull mertjsx/folderhost:latest

After that, download or copy the content of the docker-compose.prod.yml file. Then, run this command to start it:

docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d

I didn't add the instruction how to start it using docker compose file, but it exists. Currently I'm working on the project's documentation website, and I'll add a proper guide after that 😀. Also thanks for your feedback!

[WarrentyExpired]

Oh my goodness. I didn't even see the docker-compose.prod.yml file. Is there away to mount the _data/host folder outside of /var/lib/docker/volume/folderhost_folderhost_data? I have a NAS mounted on my docker machine at /mnt/NAS that I would like to map to the folder that holds the files that are uploaded. I apologize for the questions. I'm a old dog trying to learn new tricks (docker). Thanks again. I really like folderhost!!

[MertJSX]

services:
  folderhost:
    image: mertjsx/folderhost:latest
    # You can't access /mnt without some permissions. This is the easiest way to do it.
    privileged: true 
    ports:
      - "5000:5000"
    volumes:
      - folderhost_data:/app
      - /mnt/NAS/folderhost_hostdir:/app/host
      
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  folderhost_data:

I think this should work. Please, create some backups in first try. That way you can use /mnt directory to access your files. You will need root privileges because only root users can access /mnt directory. If you see a folder named /host in folderhost_data volume don't use it! Use only /mnt/NAS/folderhost_hostdir to access host directory, but you can use folderhost_data volume to access configuration files like config.yml and database.db file. If it works you can mark this as answer if it's not working you can ask me again! It's not a problem to answer your questions for me, I like helping people!

[WarrentyExpired]

That worked! Thank you very much for the help. You have a great project going here! Keep up the great work!