Config Generator

Choose a Docker Compose starter, review its setup notes, and adapt it to your host. These are predefined templates; each one lists the service and features it includes.

Service template

Media streaming with a read-only media folder.

Before you start

Linux containers; CPU transcoding only. Set MEDIA_PATH to an existing absolute media-directory path in .env.
Open the web interface to finish setup. Device discovery and GPU access need additional configuration.
Ports bind to 127.0.0.1, so access starts on the Docker host. Use the wizard to choose another host address or port.
Image tags can advance. Select a tested version and plan persistent-data backups before relying on the service.

Official Jellyfin container instructions →

Output: Docker Compose. Ansible and shell-script output are unavailable.

Set these variables in a local .env file: MEDIA_PATH. Missing values stop Compose with a descriptive error. Keep secrets out of version control.

Save as compose.yaml, review the notes, then check your local files with docker compose config --quiet before starting the service.

Customize address and port → Read the guide →

compose.yaml

# Jellyfin starter — review the setup notes before running.
# Official instructions: https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/installation/container/
# Image tags may advance; select a tested version before relying on this deployment.
# Linux containers; CPU transcoding only. Set MEDIA_PATH to an existing absolute media-directory path in .env.
# Open the web interface to finish setup. Device discovery and GPU access need additional configuration.
# Required .env variables: MEDIA_PATH
services:
  jellyfin:
    image: jellyfin/jellyfin:latest
    volumes:
      - jellyfin_config:/config
      - jellyfin_cache:/cache
      - type: bind
        source: ${MEDIA_PATH:?Set MEDIA_PATH in .env}
        target: /media
        read_only: true
        bind:
          create_host_path: false
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - target: 8096
        published: "8096"
        host_ip: 127.0.0.1
        protocol: tcp
volumes:
  jellyfin_config: {}
  jellyfin_cache: {}

Set up a larger stack

These services need additional configuration. Follow their guides for the complete setup.

Nextcloud →

Storage, database, and application setup

Pi-hole →

DNS and network-specific settings

Vaultwarden →

HTTPS, accounts, and backup setup

Homepage →

Dashboard configuration and allowed hosts

Immich →

Use the release-matched upstream Compose files

Monitoring stacks →

Metrics collection and dashboard options

Traefik →

Routing, certificates, and service labels

Home Assistant →

Hardware, discovery, and integrations