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Yamtrack
Application256MB+ RAM
Self-hosted media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, and games — sync with TMDB, MAL, and IGDB to track your watching/reading progress
applicationautomationyamtrackopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Yamtrack in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Yamtrack
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 Yamtrack on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Yamtrack template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, and games on your VPS, then verify the signup UI 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 Yamtrack
Use the template picker search to find Yamtrack in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Yamtrack template
Choose the Yamtrack template. Server Compass fills the Yamtrack web service, SQLite data volume, Django secret, optional TMDB API field, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Yamtrack settings
Confirm the app name, web UI port, generated SECRET, optional TMDB_API field, and yamtrack_data volume. In this run, the app was named yamtrack-demo and used host web port 4182.
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Step 6Deploy Yamtrack
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Yamtrack 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 Yamtrack image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Yamtrack is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Yamtrack app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Yamtrack in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Yamtrack signup or login page confirms the media tracker is reachable.
After Yamtrack Opens
- Create the first account from the Yamtrack web UI.
- Add TMDB, MAL, or IGDB API keys from Yamtrack settings if you want richer metadata sync.
- Disable open registration from admin settings after your account is created.
- Back up the yamtrack_data volume because it stores the SQLite database with tracked media and users.
- Use HTTPS to protect login cookies and media history data.
Verified Result
The Yamtrack web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Yamtrack deployment questions
What does the Yamtrack template deploy?
It deploys the Yamtrack media tracking web app as a single container with a persistent SQLite data volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4182, which maps to the Yamtrack web UI on container port 8000.
Does Yamtrack need setup after deployment?
Yes. Open the web UI, create the first account, optionally add metadata API keys, and start tracking movies, TV shows, anime, manga, or games.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Yamtrack template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Yamtrack with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up to create your account
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Optionally provide TMDB / MAL / IGDB API keys from settings
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Start adding media to your watching/reading lists
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Yamtrack FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Yamtrack
How do I deploy Yamtrack with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Yamtrack 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 Yamtrack?
Yamtrack 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 Yamtrack data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Yamtrack backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Yamtrack to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Yamtrack image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Yamtrack free to self-host?
Yamtrack 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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