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Installation Demo Troubleshooting Documentation VidArch

Discover VidArch Features Architecture Data and Privacy Limitations and Responsibilities

Start Prerequisites Docker Installation Installation from source First startup Environment Variables LAN Access Storage

Using VidArch Home and navigation Search Subscriptions and Channels Downloads Library Video Player Playlists and History Import a channel Mobile and local mode

Configure VidArch Quality and Downloads Automatic Download Scan and Synchronization YouTube Cookies Language and Local Mode Linked channels Authentication

Operations Security Backup and Restore Update Reverse proxy Health and Logs Demo Mode Troubleshooting Uninstall

Developers Local development Code Architecture API and Data Tests and validation Contribute Security Policy Maintaining the documentation

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Install VidArch and open a first secure instance.

For a durable installation, Docker Compose is the recommended path. The repository docker-compose.yml builds the current checkout; docker-compose.example.yml pulls the published GHCR image. Launching from sources is suitable for development and contributions.

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Verify the prerequisites.
Choose Docker or installation from sources.
Follow the first startup.
Check the persistent storage.
Enable LAN access only after configuring a password.

Limitations and Responsibilities

Technical, legal, and operational constraints to be aware of.

Prerequisites

Prepare the host machine before installation.

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