# Flarum

Flarum is a lightweight forum platform that lets self-hosters run a fast, simple, and extensible online community. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/722/flarum

## Description

Flarum is a lightweight forum platform that lets self-hosters run a fast, simple, and extensible online community.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

78/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 17 days ago)
- Popular: 77 (6,756 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 80 (1 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/crazymax/flarum/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/flarum-08jde5k1bqbog4?q=flarum
- Official website: https://flarum.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/flarum/framework
- Documentation: https://docs.flarum.org

## Common questions

### Can I install Flarum using Composer?

Yes, the Flarum documentation includes a Composer Installation page under Setting Up.

### Where can I find instructions for upgrading to Flarum 2?

The documentation has an Updating to Flarum 2.0 page under Setting Up.

### Can I configure email settings for Flarum?

Yes, the documentation lists an Email Configuration page under Management.

### Can external tools consume a Flarum REST API?

Yes, the documentation includes a page for consuming the REST API.

### Can I control which members can access categories?

You can assign permissions to groups and control member access across categories, with built-in moderation and flagging.

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