Redlib is an updated fork of Libreddit and it hopes to provide an easier way to browse Reddit without the ads, trackers, and bloat. Redlib was inspired by other alternative front-ends to popular services such as Invidious for YouTube, Nitter for Twitter, and Bibliogram for Instagram. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Redlib on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Redlib v0.35.1 release.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

• STEP 3

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 4

In the Name field type in redlib. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

version: '3.9'
services:
  redlib:
    image: quay.io/redlib/redlib:latest
    container_name: Redlib
    restart: on-failure:5
    ports:
      - 2929:8080
    environment:
      - REDLIB_SFW_ONLY=off #or on
      - REDLIB_BANNER=mariushosting selfhosting #Set a banner message for the instance
      - REDLIB_ROBOTS_DISABLE_INDEXING=off #or on to Disable search engine indexing
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_THEME=dracula
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_SHOW_NSFW=off # or on to Enable dhowing NSFW content by default
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_BLUR_NSFW=off #or on to Enable blurring NSFW content by default
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_HIDE_AWARDS=off #or on to Hide awards by default
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_LAYOUT=card #or clean or compact
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_AUTOPLAY_VIDEOS=on # or off to Disable autoplay videos by default
      - REDLIB_DEFAULT_HIDE_HLS_NOTIFICATION=off  # or on to Hide HLS notification by default

• STEP 5

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

• STEP 6

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

• STEP 7

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂.

• STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:2929 Click Settings. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 9

After you make changes, click Save to save the settings in this area. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy Redlib!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.

Note: If you want to run the Redlib container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Redlib work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the Redlib container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Saturday / July 20th, 2024 at 2:00 AM