# Castopod

Castopod is a free and open-source self-hosted podcast hosting platform. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Kubernetes (Helm), TrueNAS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/212/castopod

## Description

Castopod is a free and open-source self-hosted podcast hosting platform. It lets podcasters publish episodes, manage subscriptions, and engage listeners through a web interface. It suits independent podcasters and communities seeking ownership, customization, and no third-party lock-in.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Helm.

## Health score

59/100 (Fair), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 61 (last commit 139 days ago)
- Popular: 59 (874 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 60 (2 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/castopod/castopod
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/h2m/castopod
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/castopod/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/castopod-1knp1dp04d00mx?q=Castopod
- Official website: https://castopod.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/ad-aures/castopod
- Documentation: https://docs.castopod.org/main/en/getting-started/docker/

## Common questions

### Which Castopod Docker image should I run for production?

Use the official castopod/castopod image, which is an all-in-one image that includes FrankenPHP and Caddy. For production stability, prefer a specific tag such as 1.x.x over generic channels like latest or 1.

### Does Castopod require Redis or a specific database?

Castopod requires a MySQL-compatible database to function. A Redis service can optionally be configured as the caching layer.

### How do I create the first administrator account?

After the app starts, run the create-superadmin command to make the initial administrator account. Without this account, you cannot sign in and manage episodes.

### Which port should a reverse proxy send traffic to?

Have your reverse proxy send web traffic to the app's 8080 port. HTTPS is required for ActivityPub, so fediverse features will not work without it.

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