rtinst

github.com/arakasi72/rtinst Self-Hosting Open-source projectFreeOpen source

rtinst installs and configures a seedbox on Ubuntu and Debian servers.

github.com/arakasi72/rtinst
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About rtinst

rtinst is an open source script that installs and configures a seedbox on Ubuntu and Debian servers. It sets up vsftpd, libtorrent/rtorrent, ruTorrent, Nginx, and autodl-irssi, with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and optional Webmin.

It has been tested with clean installs of Ubuntu 16 through 20 and Debian 9 and 10. After running, a manual reboot is required, and users must note the new SSH port and verify access before closing the existing session.

Key features

  • Installs and configures vsftpd FTP server
  • Installs and configures libtorrent/rtorrent
  • Installs and configures ruTorrent
  • Installs and configures Nginx web server
  • Installs and configures autodl-irssi
  • Installs Let's Encrypt SSL certificates
Best for: People who want to install a seedbox stack on a clean Ubuntu or Debian server.
Good for
  • Open source under the MIT license
  • Installs multiple seedbox components in one script
  • Tested with clean installs of multiple Ubuntu and Debian versions
Watch out for
  • Tested only on clean installs of Ubuntu 16-20 and Debian 9-10
  • Does not automate reboot; manual reboot is required
  • Changes SSH port, requiring verification before closing session

rtinst at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Free
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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rtinst FAQ

Which operating system versions does rtinst support?
The current release has been tested with clean installs of Ubuntu 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and Debian 9 Stretch and Debian 10 Buster.
Is a reboot required after installation?
Yes. The script does not automate reboot, so reboot manually after confirming everything is working.
What should I do about SSH after installation?
Note the new SSH port and make sure you can SSH into the server before closing the existing session.
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