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Deploying Rapidbay

Introduction

Rapidbay is a self-hosted torrent streaming platform that allows you to stream video content from torrents directly in your browser. Instead of waiting for complete downloads, Rapidbay sequentially downloads and streams content, providing an instant playback experience.

Key features of Rapidbay include:

  • Instant Streaming: Start watching immediately without full download
  • Browser-Based: No additional software required for playback
  • Search Integration: Built-in torrent search functionality
  • Subtitle Support: Automatic subtitle fetching and display
  • Chromecast Support: Cast to compatible devices
  • Quality Selection: Choose video quality when available
  • Lightweight: Minimal resource requirements
  • Self-Hosted Privacy: Keep your viewing activity private

This guide walks through deploying Rapidbay on Klutch.sh using Docker and configuring the streaming service.

Prerequisites

Before deploying Rapidbay on Klutch.sh, ensure you have:

  • A Klutch.sh account
  • A GitHub account with a repository for your Rapidbay configuration
  • Basic familiarity with Docker and torrent concepts
  • Understanding of applicable laws regarding torrent usage in your jurisdiction

Deploying Rapidbay on Klutch.sh

    Create Your Dockerfile

    Create a Dockerfile in your repository:

    FROM hauxir/rapidbay:latest
    

    # Environment configuration
    ENV ANTHROPIC_PORT=5000
    

    # Expose the web interface
    EXPOSE 5000
    

    # Volume for download cache
    VOLUME /tmp/downloads

    Push Your Repository to GitHub

    Commit and push your Dockerfile to your GitHub repository.

    Create a New Project on Klutch.sh

    Navigate to the Klutch.sh dashboard and create a new project named “rapidbay”.

    Create a New App

    Create a new app within your project and connect your GitHub repository.

    Configure HTTP Traffic

    In the deployment settings:

    • Select HTTP as the traffic type
    • Set the internal port to 5000

    Set Environment Variables

    Configure the following environment variables:

    VariableValue
    ANTHROPIC_PORT5000

    Attach Persistent Volumes

    Add persistent storage for download cache:

    Mount PathRecommended SizePurpose
    /tmp/downloads50 GBTemporary download and streaming cache

    Deploy Your Application

    Click Deploy to build and start your Rapidbay instance.

    Access Rapidbay

    Once deployment completes, access your Rapidbay instance at https://your-app-name.klutch.sh.

Using Rapidbay

Streaming Content

  1. Access the Rapidbay web interface
  2. Search for content or paste a magnet link
  3. Select the file to stream
  4. Content begins playing immediately

Subtitle Support

Rapidbay automatically fetches subtitles from OpenSubtitles when available:

  1. Click the subtitle icon during playback
  2. Select your preferred language
  3. Subtitles display automatically

Additional Resources

Conclusion

Deploying Rapidbay on Klutch.sh provides a self-hosted torrent streaming solution with automatic builds, persistent storage, and secure HTTPS access. Stream content instantly without waiting for complete downloads while maintaining privacy through self-hosting.