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<h1>Quick start</h1>
<p class="docs-lead">
Fastest path: the one-line installer (rolling binaries).
After install you connect with a <strong>public key</strong>. No ports to open, no VPN, no public Docker API.
Alternative: run from source with Node.js ≥ 20.
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<strong>On this page</strong>
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<li><a href="#installer">One-line installer</a></li>
<li><a href="#after-server">After server install</a></li>
<li><a href="#after-client">After client install</a></li>
<li><a href="#connect">Connect</a></li>
<li><a href="#source">From source</a></li>
<li><a href="#binaries">Build binaries</a></li>
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<h2 id="installer">1. One-line installer (recommended)</h2>
<p>
Detects OS/arch, downloads matching assets from the
<a href="https://git.ssh.surf/snxraven/peardock/releases/tag/rolling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rolling</a>
release, and installs either a <strong>Linux systemd server</strong> or a <strong>desktop client</strong>.
</p>
<pre><code>curl -fsSL https://install.peardock.boats | bash</code></pre>
<p>Non-interactive:</p>
<pre><code># Server on Linux (systemd → peardock.service)
curl -fsSL https://install.peardock.boats | bash -s -- --server --yes
# Desktop client (Linux or macOS)
curl -fsSL https://install.peardock.boats | bash -s -- --client --yes
# Both (Linux host that also runs the GUI)
curl -fsSL https://install.peardock.boats | bash -s -- --both --yes</code></pre>
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<strong>Requirements.</strong> <code>curl</code> or <code>wget</code>, <code>tar</code>.
Server install needs root/sudo, Docker installed, and Linux for systemd.
Windows: grab tarballs from the rolling release (bash installer is not for win32).
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<h2 id="after-server">2. After server install</h2>
<p>Default layout:</p>
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<tr><th>Path</th><th>Purpose</th></tr>
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<tr><td><code>/opt/peardock/peardock-server</code></td><td>Bare standalone binary</td></tr>
<tr><td><code>/opt/peardock/.env</code></td><td><code>SERVER_SEED</code> / public key material</td></tr>
<tr><td><code>/etc/systemd/system/peardock.service</code></td><td>systemd unit (user <code>peardock</code>, group <code>docker</code>)</td></tr>
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<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable --now peardock
sudo systemctl status peardock
sudo journalctl -u peardock -f</code></pre>
<p>On first start the logs print:</p>
<pre><code> peardock server ready
Public key (paste into the client):
&lt;64 hex characters&gt;</code></pre>
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<strong>Docker socket.</strong> The installer adds user <code>peardock</code> to the docker group so
<code>/var/run/docker.sock</code> is usable. If list/start fails with permission errors:
<code>sudo usermod -aG docker peardock && sudo systemctl restart peardock</code>.
Back up <code>SERVER_SEED</code> in <code>.env</code>. Rotating it changes the public key.
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<h2 id="after-client">3. After client install</h2>
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<li><strong>macOS:</strong> <code>~/Applications/peardock.app</code>. Open from Finder or Spotlight.</li>
<li><strong>Linux:</strong> <code>peardock-client</code> on <code>PATH</code> if <code>~/.local/bin</code> is configured; desktop entry under <code>~/.local/share/applications</code>.</li>
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<p>Dev/source alternative (Electron):</p>
<pre><code>npm run start:client
# builds electron/app.bundle.cjs then launches Electron</code></pre>
<p>Pear development:</p>
<pre><code>export PATH="$HOME/Library/Application Support/pear/bin:$PATH" # macOS
npm run dev</code></pre>
<h2 id="connect">4. Connect</h2>
<pre class="mermaid">
flowchart LR
A[Install server] --> B[Copy public key from journal]
B --> C[Install / open client]
C --> D[Add peer · paste key]
D --> E[Handshake · role · live UI]
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<li>Copy the server <strong>public key</strong> (64 hex chars) from journal logs.</li>
<li>Open the client → <strong>Add peer</strong> / sidebar connection field.</li>
<li>Paste the key (optional alias / invite token).</li>
<li>Handshake negotiates protocol version, returns <code>peerId</code> and role.</li>
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<p>
Default role is <strong>admin</strong> for a single operator.
Harden multi-operator fleets via the <a href="/docs/operator">operator guide</a>
and <a href="/docs/security">threat model</a>.
</p>
<p>
Saved peers reconnect automatically (retry every 5s if a peer drops).
Last active peer is restored on client launch.
</p>
<h2 id="source">5. From source</h2>
<pre><code>git clone https://git.ssh.surf/snxraven/peardock.git
cd peardock
npm install # or: npm ci
npm run server # host with Docker
npm run start:client # Electron GUI
# npm run dev # Pear desktop (dev)</code></pre>
<p>Production server host from source:</p>
<pre><code>npm ci --omit=dev
# copy deploy/peardock.service, create user peardock, add to docker group
# or use install.sh for the binary path instead</code></pre>
<h2 id="binaries">6. Standalone binaries (local make)</h2>
<p>64-bit only: <code>linux-x64</code>, <code>linux-arm64</code>, <code>darwin-x64</code>, <code>darwin-arm64</code>, <code>win32-x64</code>, <code>win32-arm64</code>.</p>
<pre><code>npm run make # all server + client hosts
npm run make:server:linux-x64
npm run make:client:darwin-arm64</code></pre>
<p>
Outputs under <code>out/</code>. CI publishes tag <strong>rolling</strong>.
See <a href="/docs/release">Releases</a> and <a href="/download">Download</a>.
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