Yams Media Server ✦ Editor's Choice

When you download a torrent, the file sits in your "downloads" folder. When Sonarr imports it to your "TV" folder, it normally copies it—doubling the disk space until the torrent seeds fully.

All of these are pre-configured to talk to each other. No manual API key entry, no "add indexer to Sonarr" steps. One of YAMS's most valuable features is its forced use of hard links . yams media server

# View all running containers docker ps cd /yams docker compose restart plex Update all containers manually (if you disabled Watchtower) docker compose pull docker compose up -d See logs for Traefik (useful for SSL debugging) docker logs traefik -f Backup your entire config (run this weekly) tar -czf yams-backup-$(date +%F).tar.gz /yams Conclusion: The New Standard for Homelab Media Servers YAMS is not just another script; it's a reference architecture for how media servers should be built in the Docker era. By forcing best practices (hard links, VPN separation, automated SSL) and removing unnecessary decisions, it democratizes access to high-end media serving. When you download a torrent, the file sits

is a modern solution: a fully automated, opinionated, and script-driven installer for a complete media server stack using Docker and Traefik. It’s designed to take you from a fresh Ubuntu server to a fully functioning, remote-accessible media powerhouse in under 30 minutes. No manual API key entry, no "add indexer to Sonarr" steps