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Do any of you self-host Overleaf? I know there is a Docker project, but from what I've heard it's not easy to install. The Yunohost version used to work but didn't support file upload, so that makes it bad too.

Have any of you successfully installed Overleaf with e.g. Docker and it works just fine? If so, could any of you share e.g. the Docker Compose file?

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[-] PeachMan@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Check out their quick start guide here, it looks very helpful to me: https://github.com/overleaf/toolkit/blob/master/doc/quick-start-guide.md

I would guess that you need to learn more about Docker usage in general, rather than just looking for a Docker Compose file (which is here, by the way). I'm kind of on a similar journey, and what I've learned so far is that you (usually) can't just copy and paste a Compose script and go. It helps a lot to understand the basics of what you're doing.

I found this video helpful, but others might have better suggestions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg19Z8LL06w

Also, I'd like to point out that Overleaf's hosting and pricing options are quite reasonable, especially if you're working for a university or institution: https://www.overleaf.com/user/subscription/plans

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[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I would guess that you need to learn more about Docker usage in general, rather than just looking for a Docker Compose file

Yeah, I don't really like using Docker so I always go for easier option, but my friend uses Docker a lot and also had troubles with Overleaf.

Also, I’d like to point out that Overleaf’s hosting and pricing options are quite reasonable, especially if you’re working for a university or institution: https://www.overleaf.com/user/subscription/plans

I don't work for university, but I am a student that needs Latex. Overleaf free plan got really bad, even my thesis cannot be compiled now and Overleaf pricing isn't really great. Student pricing is only for annually subscription, so it is not ideal for me.

[-] PeachMan@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Right, Docker can definitely be a daunting system to learn, but it's the standard because it's so reliable and flexible. I've been using CasaOS because it's basically Docker on easy mode, with limited package support, but I've decided recently that I really should just learn how to use Docker properly.

[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 1 points 10 months ago

I know some Docker, even I built my own images, but I just don't really like Docker.

[-] clmbmb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 10 months ago

I don't really like using Docker so I always go for easier option

Usually docker is the easiest option as you don't have to install a lot of dependencies, then set up other services and databases and whatnot. Especially if you use docker-compose.

[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 0 points 10 months ago

The easier option is hunting for Docker Compose...

[-] folkrav@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

A Docker Compose is literally just a bunch of Docker commands in yaml format. Can’t say I understand how one can be any easier or harder than the other, considering they basically directly map one to another.

[-] yA3xAKQMbq@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

There’s even a website that translates it for you: https://www.composerize.com/

[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah, Even Dockge can do that

[-] yA3xAKQMbq@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

So…? 🤷‍♀️

[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 1 points 10 months ago

What? xD

[-] cichy1173@szmer.info 1 points 10 months ago

I know, That's why I said I always look for Docker Compose bc it is the easier option.

[-] november@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Also, I’d like to point out that Overleaf’s hosting and pricing options are quite reasonable, especially if you’re working for a university or institution: https://www.overleaf.com/user/subscription/plans

While I did take advantage of the free Overleaf Pro during my university days, I don't have it anymore after graduating, and so I'm missing some features which their free tier doesn't have.
By self-hosting I'm given better control, and all those features I once had before.

Also, the whole point of this community is to kind of avoid relying on third-party hosting, and especially paying for it too🙂

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