Aria2 Docker Image with RPC Enabled

This Docker image provides an instance of the Aria2 download manager with Remote Procedure Call (RPC) enabled. Aria2 is a lightweight and versatile command-line-based download utility that supports downloading files from various protocols, such as HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink. By using this Docker image, you can easily set up and manage a centralized Aria2 server with RPC capabilities.

Features

Aria2 version: 1.36 (Build with docker image and may change)
Lightweight and efficient download manager
Supports various protocols and file types
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) enabled for remote management
Easy setup and configuration with Docker
Support for environment variables for configuration

Usage

To use this Docker image, you need to have Docker installed on your system. If you don't have Docker installed, you can follow the instructions here to install Docker.

Pull the Docker Image

To pull the Aria2 Docker image from the Docker Hub, run the following command:

docker pull ph4r5h4d/aria2-docker

Start the Aria2 Container

Once you have pulled the Docker image, you can start the Aria2 container with the following command:

docker run -d --name aria2 \
    -p 6800:6800 \
    -v [INSERT CONFIGURATION PATH]:/root/.aria2 \
    ph4r5h4d/aria2-docker:latest

Make sure to replace the placeholders:

Optional: [INSERT CONFIGURATION PATH] with the path on the host machine where the Aria2 configuration files will be stored (e.g., /opt/aria2-config)

Access the Aria2 RPC Interface

Once the container is running, you can access the Aria2 RPC interface via container's port 6800.

Configuring Aria2

To customize the Aria2 configuration, you can modify the aria2.conf file located in the aria2/aria2.conf on the host machine and mount it as a volume inside the docker container or build your own custom image. This file contains various settings that control the behavior of Aria2. Configuration via environment variable will come later.

Use Cases

The Aria2 download manager with RPC enabled has a wide range of use cases, including but not limited to:

Downloading large files efficiently using multiple connections
Managing and queuing downloads remotely using the Aria2 RPC interface
Automating downloads through scripts or integration with other applications
Downloading files from various protocols (HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, etc.) in a centralized manner
Creating a personal or shared download server for a team or organization

What's Next

Here are some possible next steps to enhance and extend the functionality of your Aria2 Docker image:

Configuration via environment variables.

Support and Contributions

If you encounter any issues with the Aria2 Docker image or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository. Contributions are also welcome! Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This Docker image and its associated scripts are licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Aria2 is an open-source project released under the GPLv2 License. Please make sure you comply with the license terms when using this software.

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