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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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MeTube
Application256MB+ RAM
Web-based GUI for yt-dlp — download videos and audio from YouTube and 1000+ other sites with a clean web interface and queue management
applicationmediametubeopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy MeTube in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select MeTube
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy MeTube on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the MeTube template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted yt-dlp web UI on your VPS, then verify the download queue interface in a browser.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for MeTube
Use the template picker search to find MeTube in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the MeTube template
Choose the MeTube template. Server Compass fills the MeTube web service, downloads volume, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the MeTube settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named metube-demo and used host port 4177.
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Step 6Deploy MeTube
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the MeTube web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the MeTube image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm MeTube is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the MeTube app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open MeTube in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The MeTube URL input and queue page confirm the downloader is reachable.
After MeTube Opens
- Restrict access with a firewall, VPN, or reverse-proxy authentication before exposing MeTube publicly.
- Put MeTube behind HTTPS before exposing it publicly.
- Paste a test video URL and confirm it can be queued and downloaded.
- Back up the downloads volume if you want to keep downloaded media.
- Respect copyright and source-site terms of service when using yt-dlp.
Verified Result
The MeTube web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
MeTube deployment questions
What does the MeTube template deploy?
It deploys MeTube as a single-container web UI for yt-dlp with a persistent downloads volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4177, which maps to the MeTube web UI on container port 4177.
Does MeTube need setup after deployment?
No account setup is required by default. Open the web UI, paste a supported video URL, choose options, and queue a download.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the MeTube template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying MeTube with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Paste a video URL into the input box
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Choose format and quality, then queue the download
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Optionally configure output template via env vars (YTDL_OPTIONS)
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
MeTube FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting MeTube
How do I deploy MeTube with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select MeTube from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for MeTube?
MeTube requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing MeTube data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard MeTube backup and restore procedures.
How do I update MeTube to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest MeTube image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is MeTube free to self-host?
MeTube is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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