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I've got forgejo configured and running as a custom docker app, but I've noticed there's a community app available now. I like using the community apps when available since I can keep them updated more easily than having to check/update image tags.

Making the switch would mean migrating from sqlite to postgres, plus some amount of file restructuring. It'll also tie my setup to truenas, which is a platform I like, but after being bit by truecharts I'm nervous about getting too attached to any platform.

Has anyone made a similar migration and can give suggestions? All I know about the postgres config is where the data is stored, so I'm not even sure how I'd connect to import anything. Is there a better way to get notified about/apply container images for custom apps instead?

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (19 children)

nah you're probably not going to get any benefits from it. The best way to make your setup more maintainable is to start putting your compose/kubernetes configuration in git, if you're not already.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (17 children)

setup more maintainable is to start putting your compose/kubernetes configuration in git, if you’re not already.

I don't want to derail this thread, but you piqued my interest in something I've always wanted to do, maybe just for the learning aspect, and to see what I could accomplish.

I've always wanted to see if I could have all my docker compose/run files, and various associated files to a git where I could just reinitialize a server, with everything I already have installed previously. So, I could just fire up a script, and have it pull all my config files, docker images, the works from the git, and set up a server with basically one initial script. I have never used github or others of that genre, except for installation instructions for a piece of software, so I'm a little lost on how I would set that up or if there are better options.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (6 children)

This is exactly what I do. I have a git repo with the config files and docker compose file that through the folder mapping all I have to do is docker compose up and it's fully setup.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Awesome! When you were putting it all together, did you find some resources/reading material/tutorials that helped you?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I did. That was the way they had it setup in an *arr stack setup guide I was following. Unfortunately it's been over a year so I don't have a link. But if you're interested I can send you my docker compose when I get chance

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it’s been over a year

Dude, I feel that loud and clear. LOL

I can send you my docker compose when I get chance

That sounds like a lot of work, having to remove secrets and clean it up just for me. If you feel up to it, I would certainly love to have a look see. At your convenience of course.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Thank you so very much.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

If could be so kind and DM it to me as well? I'd appreciate it.

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