Ampache
Ampache is a self-hosted music streaming server with a web-based interface. Browse and play your music library from any device, with support for Subsonic API, multiple users, podcasts, and on-the-fly transcoding.
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ampache/ampache:7.9.2Ampache
A self-hosted music streaming application that provides a web interface and API for accessing your music library from anywhere. Supports multiple media formats, transcoding, and compatibility with Subsonic/Ampache API clients.
What You Can Do After Deployment
- Visit your domain — the Ampache installer wizard will guide you through initial setup
- Complete the setup wizard — configure the database (uses built-in SQLite), create your admin account, and set the music catalog path
- Add a music catalog — point to the
/mediavolume where your music files are stored - Browse and play — use the built-in web player to browse by artist, album, genre, or playlist
- Connect mobile apps — use any Subsonic or Ampache API compatible client (DSub, Ultrasonic, Tempo, etc.)
Key Features
- Web-based music player with album art, lyrics, and visualizations
- Subsonic API and Ampache API compatible — works with dozens of mobile and desktop apps
- On-the-fly transcoding (MP3, OGG, FLAC, AAC, and more)
- Multi-user support with access control lists
- Podcast management and playback
- Video and live stream support
- Smart playlists, favorites, ratings, and play statistics
- Tag editor for managing metadata
- Share songs and playlists via public links
Volumes
/media— mount your music library here; Ampache scans this directory for audio files/var/www/html/config— Ampache configuration files; persists settings across restarts
Configuration
The initial setup is handled through the web-based installer on first visit. After setup, configuration can be adjusted in the Ampache admin panel or by editing files in the config volume.
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