# Which installation method is best for me?

As LRR is a server app first and foremost, its setup is a bit more complex than your usual Desktop application.\
However, a lot of work as been done behind the scenes to make it easy!

Look at the methods below for something that fits your OS and usage.

## Linux/macOS: *Homebrew*

[Homebrew](https://brew.sh) allows you to quickly setup LRR on macOS and Linux without relying on containers or modifying your preinstalled system libaries.

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[Homebrew (macOS)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/macos.md)
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While not a part of the main repo, you can check out the [Nix](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/community.md) package as well if brew isn't to your taste.
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## Windows 10/11: *LRR for Windows*

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This method works on **64-bit** editions of Windows 10 only.
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![win10](/files/OwixqztIC43w2h991L6e)

I provide a dedicated installer for Windows machines as of 0.6.0, complete with a GUI and autostart.

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[LRR for Windows (Win10)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/windows.md)
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## Linux/macOS/Windows 10: *Docker*

Taking a page from sysadmin books, you can easily install LRR as a **container** with Docker.\
They're lightweight, easy to update, and automatically built/tested. I recommend this for NAS setups!

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[Docker (All platforms)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/docker.md)
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## Linux/macOS: *Installing from Source*

Installing from **source** is a more involved procedure, but it does put you in full control and able to hack up the app's files as you wish.

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[Source Code (Linux/macOS)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/source.md)
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## Linux/Community: *Community provided install packages*

Ready-to-install packages provided by voluntary maintainers or by a linux distribution itself.

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[Community (Linux)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/community.md)
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## FreeBSD/Jail

Similar to installing from source with an altered process for FreeBSD compatability.

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[Jail (FreeBSD)](/lanraragi/installing-lanraragi/jail.md)
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## Windows 7 or 8: don't

Switch to 10 or Linux.


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