Media
Self-host MeTube on a VPS
A web UI for yt-dlp downloads.
Paste links and download media through a browser interface backed by yt-dlp.
Why self-host MeTube?
MeTube makes command-line downloading friendly, running quietly on your own server.
How to install MeTube
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Node.js + yt-dlp.
- 3
Deploy the application
Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.
- 4
Enable HTTPS
Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.
- 5
Back it up
Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.
Practical tips
- Give MeTube its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy MeTube and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
- Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
- Keep MeTube patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does MeTube need?
- Plan on 1 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does MeTube run on?
- Node.js + yt-dlp.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so MeTube plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include TubeSync, yt-dlp (CLI), Pinchflat — browse all app guides.