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Do I need Docker or Podman?
- Full stack requires Docker Engine + Compose v2. Podman is only supported for scoped/light services (e.g., Komga/reading stack) when explicitly noted.
Can I reboot right now?
- Not while long transfers (e.g.,
rsync-comics) are running. Finish them first, then reboot to activate Docker.
Where are my files and configs?
- Video media:
${MEDIA_ROOT}/<movies|tv> (example: /var/mnt/fast8tb/Local/media/<movies|tv>) - Books:
${BOOKS_ROOT}/<Comics|Ebooks|Audiobooks> - Configs:
${CONFIG_ROOT} (plus ${AUDIOBOOKSHELF_CONFIG}/${KOMETA_CONFIG} if used) - OneDrive comics source (GVFS):
/run/user/1000/gvfs/onedrive:.../Books/Comics/
How do I add comics to Komga?
- Let
rsync-comics finish, then in Komga add a library pointing to /comics (container path). OPDS: http://<host>:8081/opds/v1.2.
How do I set up ebooks/audiobooks?
- Ebooks are served via Kavita (main compose). Audiobooks use Audiobookshelf:
docker compose -f docker-compose.reading.yml up -d. See reading-stack.md.
What Plex clients should I use?
- Plexamp for music/audio.
- Plex HTPC for TV/console setups.
- Native Plex apps on Smart TVs and mobile devices for everything else.
Where do secrets live?
.env (gitignored) for indexer/API keys; Kometa token in ${KOMETA_CONFIG}/config.yml. See secrets.md.
My downloads won’t import
- Check path mappings: SAB writes to
/downloads (container) → host downloads path; Arr import paths must match (/tv, /movies, etc.). - Verify Prowlarr → Apps sync; wrong categories or API keys cause “no releases.”
How do I check service health?
podman ps (now) or docker ps (post-reboot). Healthchecks should be present for Bazarr/Overseerr/Plex/Tdarr.
What’s the legal stance?
- Use SSL, keep keys private, respect copyrights. Prefer public-domain/CC/open content; support creators for works you keep.
Where can I learn Usenet basics?
