RapidBay
Self-hosted video service & torrent client that lets you search, download, and stream videos instantly to any device.
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Search, stream, and cast torrent videos instantly with a self-hosted media server.
Core Features
- Integrated search via Jackett/Prowlarr for thousands of torrent indexes
- Automatic subtitle download and synchronization (OpenSubtitles VIP required)
- On-the-fly video/audio conversion for browser, Chromecast, and Apple TV compatibility
- Automatic disk space management (cleans old files when space is low)
- Kodi frontend support and magnet link handler registration
What It Can't Do
- •Requires a running Jackett or Prowlarr instance with configured indexers; 2. Subtitles need a VIP OpenSubtitles account (free accounts may fail); 3. Default language is English; set SUBTITLE_LANGUAGES for others; 4. First playback involves downloading and transcoding, which demands network bandwidth and CPU; 5. Not designed for long-term seeding, only for instant streaming.
Use Cases
- Home media center: watch latest movies/shows on TV or tablet without manual download
- Quick offline viewing: instantly convert and play torrents on mobile devices
- DIY streaming service: replace paid platforms with your own self-hosted solution
Detailed Introduction
RapidBay is a self-hosted video service and torrent client designed for seamless streaming. It connects to popular search backends like Jackett or Prowlarr, allowing you to find and play video files from torrents with minimal waiting. The system automatically downloads subtitles, converts unsupported audio to AAC, and re-encodes video for compatibility with browsers, Chromecast, and Apple TV. It also handles disk cleanup automatically, supports Kodi as a frontend, and can register as a handler for magnet links. With Docker deployment, setup is straightforward.
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Getting Started
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Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Step 1: Deploy RapidBay with Docker (set JACKETT_HOST/PROWLARR_HOST environment variables with your search backend)
Step 2: Open http://your-server:5000 in a browser to access the web UI
Step 3: Search for content, select a video file, and click play – wait a few seconds for streaming to begin
- Step 1: Deploy RapidBay with Docker (set JACKETT_HOST/PROWLARR_HOST environment variables with your search backend)
- Step 2: Open http://your-server:5000 in a browser to access the web UI
- Step 3: Search for content, select a video file, and click play – wait a few seconds for streaming to begin
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Stop and remove the Docker container: docker stop rapidbay && docker rm rapidbay. To delete data, remove the mapped volumes (default under /var/lib/docker/volumes).
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