ts-mkdocs/README.md
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# MkDocs with Tailscale Integration
This project sets up a MkDocs instance with Tailscale VPN integration using Docker Compose. It creates a secure, private network connection for your MkDocs instance using Tailscale.
## Prerequisites
- Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
- A Tailscale account and auth key (get one from https://login.tailscale.com/admin/authkeys)
- Basic understanding of Docker and networking concepts
## Project Structure
```
ts-mkdocs/
├── docker-compose.yml
├── tailscale/
│ ├── tailscale-data/ # Persistent Tailscale state
│ └── config/ # Tailscale configuration files
└── mkdocs/
├── docs/ # MkDocs content files
└── mkdocs.yml # MkDocs config file
```
## Setup Instructions
1. **Clone the Repository**
```bash
git clone https://gitea.damconsulting.llc/DAM/ts-mkdocs
cd ts-mkdocs
```
2. Create Required Directories
```bash
mkdir -p tailscale/tailscale-data
```
3. Configure Tailscale
- Replace `{{YOUR_TAILSCALE_AUTHKEY}}` in the docker-compose.yml with your actual Tailscale auth key
- Optionally, update the file in `tailscale/config/serve.json` if you need specific Tailscale serve configurations
- CAUTION: Changing `"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": false` to `true` will expose the service to the internet
4. Configure MkDocs
- A basic configuration has been provided.
- See the [documentation](https://www.mkdocs.org/getting-started/#creating-a-new-project) for learning how to add content
5. Start the Services
```bash
docker compose up -d
```
6. Wait for Certificate to propagate [~2m]
7. Login
- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at https://mkdocs.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net ie https://mkdocs.tail12345.ts.net/
## Services
### mkdocs-ts (Tailscale)
- Runs Tailscale VPN client
- Image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
- Container name: mkdocs-ts
- Hostname: mkdocs
- Requires NET_ADMIN and SYS_MODULE capabilities
- Persists state in ./tailscale/tailscale-data
- Uses configuration from ./tailscale/config
### mkdocs
- Depends on mkdocs-ts service
## Usage
- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at `https://mkdocs.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net` ie `https://mkdocs.tail12345.ts.net/`
- To manually get the Tailscale IP/hostname of your container:
```bash
docker logs mkdocs-ts
```
Look for the Tailscale IP address in the logs.
## Optional Features
- Uncomment and adjust the ports mapping if you need direct access (without Tailscale):
```yaml
ports:
- 8000:8000
```
- Stopping the Services
```bash
docker compose down
```
## Troubleshooting
- Check container logs:
```bash
docker logs mkdocs-ts
docker logs mkdocs
```
- Ensure your Tailscale auth key is valid and not expired
- Verify the configuration files have proper permissions
- Make sure required directories exist before starting
## Notes
- The MkDocs service uses the Tailscale service's network stack via `network_mode: service:mkdocs-ts`
- Direct port mapping is disabled by default as Tailscale handles the networking
- Services restart automatically unless explicitly stopped
- For more information:
- Tailscale [documentation](https://tailscale.com/kb/)
- MkDocs [documentation](https://www.mkdocs.org/getting-started/#creating-a-new-project)
- MkDocs [repository](https://github.com/mkdocs/mkdocs)