Question 1

How to deploy IT Tools fork with Docker Compose?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided docker-compose snippet with image 'sharevb/it-tools:latest' and map port 8080 to host port 8080. Update any existing setups due to the breaking change from port 80 to 8080, as specified in the README.

Question 2

IT Tools fork vs original: which is better for my needs?

Accepted Answer

This fork has more tools, bug fixes, and customizations, but the original might be more stable with fewer breaking changes. Choose the fork for latest features and community contributions, or the original for a simpler, maintained base project.

Question 3

How to add custom external tools to IT Tools?

Accepted Answer

Mount an external-tools.json file in Docker with tool definitions including href or markdownContent, following the JSON structure provided in the README. This allows integrating links or custom content without modifying the source.

Question 4

Does IT Tools work without HTTPS on local networks?

Accepted Answer

Basic tools function, but features like PGP encryption won't work due to WebCrypto API restrictions. For full functionality, enable HTTPS using Let's Encrypt with DNS challenges, as recommended in the documentation.

Question 5

How to change the default UI language at runtime?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'default_locale' key in tools-settings.json mounted in Docker, or build the image with a custom VITE_LANGUAGE argument. The UI supports multiple languages, though translations are Google-based and may need improvements.

Question 6

Setting up IT Tools in a subfolder like /tools/ on my server?

Accepted Answer

Build with BASE_URL argument or use the baseurl-it-tools tag, then configure a reverse proxy like Nginx to handle subfolder routing. The README includes sample docker-compose and nginx.conf files for guidance.

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