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Setting Up Chibisafe with Docker Compose

Introduction to Chibisafe

Chibisafe is a file uploader and manager that's easy to use, allowing for the quick and secure sharing of files. It's a self-hosted solution for those who need control over their file-sharing environment.

Docker Compose Configuration for Chibisafe

This Docker Compose setup deploys Chibisafe in a Docker container, streamlining the process of managing and sharing files securely.

Docker Compose File (docker-compose.yml)

version: "3.7"

services:
  chibisafe:
    image: chibisafe/chibisafe:latest
    container_name: chibisafe
    volumes:
      - ./database:/home/node/chibisafe/database:rw
      - ./uploads:/home/node/chibisafe/uploads:rw
      - ./logs:/home/node/chibisafe/logs:rw
    ports:
      - 24424:8000
    restart: always

Key Components of the Configuration

Service: Chibisafe

  • Image: chibisafe/chibisafe:latest is the Docker image used for Chibisafe.
  • Volumes:
  • ./database:/home/node/chibisafe/database:rw stores Chibisafe's database files.
  • ./uploads:/home/node/chibisafe/uploads:rw stores the uploaded files.
  • ./logs:/home/node/chibisafe/logs:rw stores logs. Each of these folders needs to be created manually before starting the container to avoid permission issues.
  • Ports:
  • 24424:8000 maps port 24424 on the host to port 8000 in the container, where Chibisafe's web interface is accessible.
  • Restart Policy: always ensures that Chibisafe restarts automatically after a crash or reboot.

Preparing for Deployment

  1. Manual Directory Creation: Before running docker compose up -d, manually create the database, uploads, and logs directories within the same directory as your docker-compose.yml file. This step is important to prevent permission issues that can arise when these directories are automatically created by Docker, possibly under the root user.

  2. Defining the App URL: If you plan to publish Chibisafe publicly, ensure to define the application URL within Chibisafe's configuration. This step is crucial for proper functionality and access.

Deploying Chibisafe

  1. After manually creating the necessary directories, save the Docker Compose configuration in a docker-compose.yml file.
  2. Run docker compose up -d to start Chibisafe in detached mode.
  3. Access Chibisafe by navigating to http://<host-ip>:24424.

Configuring and Using Chibisafe

Post-deployment, dive into Chibisafe's settings to customize your file-sharing environment. Remember, the initial setup like directory creation and app URL definition plays a significant role in the smooth operation of Chibisafe.