Deploy TubeSync on Your Own Server
Syncs YouTube channels and playlists to a locally hosted media server
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What is TubeSync?
TubeSync is a PVR (personal video recorder) for YouTube. Or, like Sonarr but for YouTube (with a built-in download client). It is designed to synchronize channels and playlists from YouTube to local directories and update your media server once media is downloaded.
Self-Host TubeSync
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
tubesync:
image: ghcr.io/meeb/tubesync:v0.12.0
environment:
HTTP_PASS: a7814c2dc17a9a1d
HTTP_USER: admin
PGID: "1000"
PUID: "1000"
TZ: America/Chicago
volumes:
- tubesync-config:/config
- tubesync-downloads:/downloads
volumes:
tubesync-config: {}
tubesync-downloads: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:4848
Why Self-Host TubeSync?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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