About
Strfry is a high-performance relay for Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays), a decentralized social network protocol. Nostr uses simple JSON messages that get relayed between users through multiple relays - no central server required. Running your own Strfry relay gives you control over your piece of the network, supports the protocol, and can provide a more reliable connection for your clients. Features include ultra-fast LMDB storage for high throughput, WebSocket connections, NIP-01 basic protocol support, configurable event limits, and compression.
How to Self-Host Strfry
Strfry can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Strfry does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, dependencies, and where to find the original compose template.
If you searched for Strfry Docker, Strfry Docker Compose, or self-host Strfry, this page is the direct landing page for that app in Yantr's catalog.
Use Cases
- Run your own nostr relay to support the decentralized network.
- Host a relay for friends or community with custom policies.
- Build your own piece of the nostr network.
- Use as a personal relay for your own notes.
Technical Details
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | HTTP | Relay |
Docker Image
ghcr.io/hoytech/strfry:latest
Service Name
strfry
Notes
- → Uses LMDB for fast, high-capacity storage
- → Connects to other relays to share events
- → Configure limits for spam prevention
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