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A Unraid Community Applications template for Apache CouchDB, a JSON document database that stores documents, exposes them over HTTP, and is commonly used as a…

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A Unraid Community Applications template for Apache CouchDB, a JSON document database that stores documents, exposes them over HTTP, and is commonly used as a self-hosted sync backend for offline-first apps.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm
  • Mac (not listed)
  • Windows (not listed)
  • Linux (not listed)

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Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 512 MB RAM, 2 CPU core(s).

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First-install notes

  • Install the CouchDB package first On Debian or Ubuntu, run the provided apt commands to install Apache CouchDB. If you skip this, the app is not installed, so you cannot start it or create databases. source
  • Know where your data and logs live The example shows CouchDB stores database files in /var/lib/couchdb and keeps logs in /var/log/couchdb/couch.log. Treat that folder like important data: if it is deleted, moved, or not backed up, your databases can be lost. source
  • Use port 5984 to reach CouchDB The example config listens on port 5984 for browser/API access to CouchDB. If that port is blocked by your firewall or network, you will not be able to open the admin web page or connect to the database. source

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Common questions

Can CouchDB be started as a single node and later expanded to a cluster?

Yes. A single-node instance can be upgraded to a cluster, where one logical CouchDB server can run across multiple servers or VMs.

What should I do if CouchDB fails during first installation?

Follow the installation troubleshooting procedure and report the output of each step to the user mailing list or IRC if the problem remains.

Can a self-hosted CouchDB server be used for Obsidian LiveSync?

Yes. A self-hosted CouchDB server can be used with Obsidian LiveSync, which provides real-time sync, chunk-level conflict merging, and native iOS support.

What kinds of issues are common when operating CouchDB?

Common issues include database performance bottlenecks and replication failures.

Answers sourced from couchdb.apache.org, docs.couchdb.org, medium.com, mindfulchase.com

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