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docs: rewrite README with clear Tailscale vs Headscale paths
- Tailscale as default (Quick Start at top) - Headscale section at bottom with explicit steps - Clear .env changes for each environment - Updated serve config switching table
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This project sets up a Vikunja instance with Tailscale VPN integration using Docker Compose. It creates a secure, private network connection for your Vikunja instance using Tailscale.
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This project sets up a Vikunja instance with Tailscale VPN integration using Docker Compose.
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## Prerequisites
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## Quick Start (Tailscale)
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- Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
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- A Tailscale account and auth key (get one from https://login.tailscale.com/admin/authkeys)
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- Basic understanding of Docker and networking concepts
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## Project Structure
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```
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ts-vikunja/
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├── docker-compose.yml
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├── tailscale/
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│ ├── tailscale-data/ # Persistent Tailscale state
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│ └── config/ # Tailscale configuration files
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└── vikunja/
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└── config/ # Vikunja configuration files
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```
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## Setup Instructions
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1. **Clone the Repository**
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1. Copy the example environment file and fill in your values:
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```bash
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git clone https://gitea.example.com/org/ts-vikunja
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cd ts-vikunja
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cp .env.example .env
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```
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2. Create Required Directories
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```bash
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mkdir -p tailscale/tailscale-data
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```
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3. Configure Tailscale
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- Make sure `TS_AUTHKEY` and `TS_LOGIN_SERVER` are set in your environment (or a local .env file) before running docker compose.
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- Optionally, update the file in `tailscale/config/serve.json` if you need specific Tailscale serve configurations
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- CAUTION: Changing `"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": false` to `true` will expose the service to the internet
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2. Edit `.env` and set:
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- `TS_AUTHKEY` — your Tailscale auth key
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- `TS_LOGIN_SERVER` — leave as `https://controlplane.tailscale.com` (default)
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3. Start the stack:
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```bash
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docker compose up -d
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```
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4. Access Vikunja at `http://vikunja.<your-tailnet>.ts.net`
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4. Configure Vikunja
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- See the [documentation]({{service_docs}}) for configuration options
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## Headscale
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5. Start the Services
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```bash
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docker compose up -d
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```
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If you're using Headscale instead of Tailscale:
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6. Wait for Certificate to propagate [~2m]
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7. Login
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- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at https://vikunja.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net ie https://vikunja.tail12345.ts.net/
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## Services
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### vikunja-ts (Tailscale)
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- Runs Tailscale VPN client
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- Image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
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- Container name: vikunja-ts
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- Hostname: vikunja
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- Requires NET_ADMIN and SYS_MODULE capabilities
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- Persists state in ./tailscale/tailscale-data
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- Uses configuration from ./tailscale/config
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### vikunja
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- Depends on vikunja-ts service
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## Usage
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- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at `https://vikunja.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net` ie `https://vikunja.tail12345.ts.net/`
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- To manually get the Tailscale IP/hostname of your container:
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```bash
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docker logs vikunja-ts
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```
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Look for the Tailscale IP address in the logs.
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## Optional Features
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- Uncomment and adjust the ports mapping if you need direct access (without Tailscale):
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```yaml
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ports:
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- 3456:3456
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```
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- Stopping the Services
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```bash
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docker compose down
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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- Check container logs:
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```bash
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docker logs vikunja-ts
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docker logs vikunja
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```
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- Ensure your Tailscale auth key is valid and not expired
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- Verify the configuration files have proper permissions
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- Make sure required directories exist before starting
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## Notes
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- The Vikunja service uses the Tailscale service's network stack via `network_mode: service:vikunja-ts`
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- Direct port mapping is disabled by default as Tailscale handles the networking
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- Services restart automatically unless explicitly stopped
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- For more information:
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- Tailscale documentation: https://tailscale.com/kb/
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- Vikunja [documentation]({{service_docs}})
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- Vikunja [repository]({{service_repo}})
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- Vikunja [linuxserve.io]({{service_lcsr}})
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## Tailscale Serve Configuration
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This repo includes two serve configuration files:
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- `tailscale/config/serve.json` — Default (recommended for Tailscale with MagicDNS + certs)
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- `tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json` — For Headscale or Tailscale without certs (HTTP only)
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### How to use
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**Tailscale (default):**
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- No changes needed. The default `serve.json` will be used.
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**Headscale:**
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1. Copy `serve.headscale.json` over `serve.json`:
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1. Copy the example environment file:
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```bash
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cp .env.example .env
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```
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2. Edit `.env` and set:
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- `TS_AUTHKEY` — your Headscale auth key
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- `TS_LOGIN_SERVER` — your Headscale server URL
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3. Switch to the Headscale serve config:
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```bash
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cp tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json tailscale/config/serve.json
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```
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2. Update the hostname in `serve.json` to match your service.
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After changing the serve config, restart the sidecar:
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```bash
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docker compose restart <service>-ts
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```
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4. Edit `serve.json` and replace `vikunja.example.com` with your actual domain
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5. Start the stack:
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```bash
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docker compose up -d
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```
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6. Access Vikunja at `http://vikunja.yourdomain.com`
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## Configuration
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### Environment Variables
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See `.env.example` for all available options.
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Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and fill in your values:
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### Switching Serve Configs
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| Environment | File to use | Notes |
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| Tailscale (default) | `tailscale/config/serve.json` | Supports HTTP + HTTPS with certs |
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| Headscale | `tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json` | HTTP only |
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After changing the serve config, restart the sidecar:
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```bash
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cp .env.example .env
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```
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### Tailscale Serve Configuration
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This repo ships with two serve configuration options:
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| File | Use Case | Description |
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| `tailscale/config/serve.json` | Tailscale (default) | Supports both HTTP and HTTPS when MagicDNS + certs are configured |
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| `tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json` | Headscale / no certs | HTTP-only on port 3456 |
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**To switch to Headscale mode:**
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```bash
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cp tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json tailscale/config/serve.json
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docker compose restart vikunja-ts
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```
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Update the hostname in `serve.headscale.json` to match your service.
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## Optional: Direct Host Access
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Uncomment the ports section in `docker-compose.yml` if you need direct access without Tailscale:
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```yaml
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ports:
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- 3456:3456
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```
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