slskd

A modern client-server application for the Soulseek file sharing network.

AGPL-3.0Files & sync
GitHub stars
4,052
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
0.26.1
10 October 2026
Last commit
10 October 2026
Runs on
Docker, C#

Commits per month, last 12 months

1,159 commits

How to self-host slskd

slskd runs on Docker and C#. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is slskd free?

Yes. slskd is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host slskd?

Yes. slskd runs on Docker and C#. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is slskd still maintained?

The last change to slskd's code was on 10 October 2026, with 1159 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

File Transfer - Peer-to-peer Filesharing

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