Why install Tube Archivist with Web.Casa?
No manual Docker Compose needed. Web.Casa configures and starts everything.
Caddy auto-provisions SSL certificates. Reverse proxy works out of the box.
Monitoring, backups, updates, logs — manage all apps from one panel.
How to Install
Install Web.Casa first, then one-click install this app from the App Store.
Your self-hosted YouTube media server
Core functionality
- Subscribe to your favorite YouTube channels
- Download Videos using yt-dlp
- Index and make videos searchable
- Play videos
- Keep track of viewed and unviewed videos
Folder Info
| Root Folder | Container Folder |
|---|---|
| /runtipi/app-data/tubearchivist/data/cache | /cache |
| /runtipi/media/data/youtube | /youtube |
If your /runtipi/media folder is remote mounted with NFS, follow the app customization instructions to set the environment variables for HOST_UID and HOST_GID to the owner of your media folder.
Customization documentation: https://www.runtipi.io/docs/guides/customize-app-config
TubeArchivist installation documentation: https://github.com/tubearchivist/tubearchivist#installing
FAQ
Can I install Tube Archivist on Web.Casa?
Yes, Tube Archivist is available in the Web.Casa App Store. You can install it with one click from the Web.Casa panel — no need to manually write Docker Compose files or configure reverse proxies.
How do I install Tube Archivist on Web.Casa?
First install Web.Casa with curl -fsSL https://get.web.casa | bash, then search for "Tube Archivist" in the App Store and click install. Web.Casa automatically configures the Docker container, assigns ports, and sets up a Caddy reverse proxy.
What is the default port for Tube Archivist on Web.Casa?
The default port for Tube Archivist on Web.Casa is 8120. You can bind it to a custom domain through Web.Casa's Caddy reverse proxy, which automatically provisions HTTPS certificates.
Does Tube Archivist get automatic HTTPS after installation?
Yes. Web.Casa is built on Caddy, so after installing the app, simply bind a domain and Caddy will automatically provision and renew SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt — no manual configuration needed.
How do I back up Tube Archivist data?
Web.Casa has a built-in backup plugin that supports automatic backups of Tube Archivist data to local storage, S3, WebDAV, or SFTP. You can configure scheduled snapshots and retention policies to keep your data safe.
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