Yeah that’s correct. It’s called docker compose. Everything is declarative and it can be stood up and torn down with a single command.

When I was setting myself up I referenced this project quite a bit:

https://github.com/DoTheEvo/selfhosted-apps-docker

You can pick and choose the parts you want.

I’ve had issues with Plex not scanning all of my media. Not sure if it has to do with the format that lidarr stores music on disk or what. Have you had this issue?

Really the only safe, cheap and sustainable way nowadays is to use docker + gluetun + mullvad VPN (or your preferred VPN.

VPNs are cheap and they’re worth it.

What service would you recommend?

Sounds awesome can’t wait to see pics. Hopefully you’ll share.

I sourced the lumber from a little shop here in Idaho. It was rough sawn and thankfully straight enough. I don’t have a planer so I just sanded for days until my arm fell off.