Modify /etc/redis/redis.conf to allow network access and secure the instance:
Harp's killer feature is its built-in Ampache compatibility. This allows you to use native mobile apps like , DSub , or Symfonium with your Nextcloud server.
To ensure your instance runs smoothly, perform these steps after logging in:
By using HaRP, ExApps can communicate directly with clients via WebSockets, bypassing the main Nextcloud PHP stack to significantly reduce latency and improve performance for real-time features like AI chats or document indexing. Prerequisites Before beginning the installation, ensure you have:
Install PHP along with the required Nextcloud extensions, including the PostgreSQL connector ( php-pgsql ): harp nextcloud install
: You must define a shared key and set up the FRP server/client within the container. AIO Integration Nextcloud AIO
This process takes approximately 3-5 minutes.
: Leave this at its default value ( /var/www/nextcloud/data ), or point it to a secondary mounted storage volume on your Hetzner instance.
Nextcloud comes with a basic file browser and a rudimentary audio player. However, it lacks essential features for music lovers: Modify /etc/redis/redis
Open your web browser and navigate to your domain (e.g., https://example.com ). You will be greeted by the Nextcloud graphical setup wizard. Create an Admin Account
You should see: harp enabled
To enable direct routing (and WebSockets), your main reverse proxy (Nginx, Apache, or Caddy) needs a redirect for the /exapps/ path.
For deeper configuration details, check out the official Docker Deploy Daemon (HaRP) Documentation . Docker Deploy Daemon (HaRP) - Nextcloud Documentation Nextcloud comes with a basic file browser and
Understanding the architecture of HaRP highlights its necessity for modern self-hosted servers:
# Proxy settings to connect to Nextcloud AIO SSLProxyEngine on SSLProxyVerify none SSLProxyCheckPeerCN off SSLProxyCheckPeerName off
Also, ensure your music files have proper ID3 tags. Harp relies on getID3() PHP library—files without metadata may be ignored.