Role Name: Docker MyBB

Dependencies

nginx-docker-reverse-proxy

Variables

docker_compose_instance_directory: The directory where Docker Compose files for MyBB are stored.
conf_d_docker_directory: Directory for Docker Nginx configuration.
default_conf_server_file: The default Nginx configuration file for the server.
conf_d_server_directory: The Nginx server's configuration directory.

Tasks

Domain Certificate Retrieval: Automates the process of obtaining SSL certificates for the specified domain using Certbot.
Nginx Configuration: Handles the configuration of Nginx for the MyBB domain.
Directory Creation: Ensures the creation of necessary directories including parent directories as required.
MyBB and Nginx Configuration: Manages the configuration for MyBB and Nginx, including setting up the default.conf file.
Docker Compose Setup: Adds and manages the docker-compose.yml file necessary for running MyBB with Docker.

Usage

Install Plugins

To install MyBB plugins, extract them to a mounted volume and sync using the provided docker run command

docker run --rm -v mybb-data:/target/ -v /mnt/:/origin/ "kevinveenbirkenbach/alpine-rsync" sh -c "rsync -avv /origin/inc/plugins/ /target/"

Running the Role

Execute the Ansible playbook containing this role to set up MyBB in a Docker environment.

Docker Compose Configuration

The docker-compose.yml.j2 template outlines the services required for MyBB, including the application server, Nginx web server, and database (MariaDB).

Additional Information

For detailed configuration and customization, refer to the contents of the default.conf template and the docker-compose.yml.j2 template.
Ensure that the environment variables and paths are correctly set as per your system's configuration.

Created with ChatGPT

This README was created with the assistance of ChatGPT, based on a conversation held at this link. ChatGPT provided guidance on structuring this document and outlining the key components of the Docker MyBB role.

More Information

https://github.com/mybb/docker