FAQ

How do I update gdluxx?

This refers to updating the gdluxx application, not gallery-dl itself.

# Pull the latest Docker image
docker compose pull

# Recreate the container
docker compose up -d

Where are my downloaded files?

Inside the ./data directory you created. The exact subfolder depends on your gallery-dl config. If you haven't changed it, gallery-dl usually creates folders based on the site and author/gallery name. Regardless, unless you did something special, anything downloaded should be in the downloads/ directory. If you've set the DOWNLOAD_PATH environment variable, your downloads will be wherever you pointed that instead, see install guide.

Why bind mounts instead of Docker volumes?

Bind mounts give you direct file access on the host system. It makes managing your downloads and configs simpler than if they were hidden inside a Docker volume or the container itself.

Can I use Podman?

Probably, I've never used it myself. Use podman-compose with the same docker-compose.yml. Just remember to create the data directory with the right permissions first, same as with Docker.

How do I download from sites that require login?

Sync your cookies from the browser extension. Log into the site in your browser as normal, open the overlay, go to the Cookies tab in settings, and click Sync cookies for current site. gdluxx applies them automatically to jobs for that site from then on. See Cookie Sync.