Large refresh batches increase network, parsing and PostgreSQL activity.
Heavy RSS users and shared instances.متطلبات أجهزة Miniflux: ذاكرة RAM ووحدة المعالجة المركزية وPostgreSQL والتخزين
خطط لمتطلبات أجهزة Miniflux من حيث ذاكرة RAM ووحدة المعالجة المركزية وقاعدة PostgreSQL وتحديث الخلاصات والتخزين، مع توصيات عملية للتثبيت المخصص على ZimaOS.
Miniflux requirements at a glance
Miniflux itself is compact; PostgreSQL and feed-refresh workload are the meaningful sizing variables.
- RAM
- No numerical official minimum published. Whole-host memory must cover Miniflux, PostgreSQL and other services.
- CPU
- No numerical official core minimum. Feed parsing, scheduled refreshes and content extraction create the main bursts.
- Database
- Only PostgreSQL 11 or newer is supported.
- Storage
- No universal official minimum. PostgreSQL history, feed entries and backups determine capacity.
- Containers
- Official images are published on Docker Hub, GHCR and Quay for amd64, arm64, arm/v7 and arm/v6.
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 is far more than enough for Miniflux plus PostgreSQL in normal personal or small-team use.
From official requirements to the right setup
Size Miniflux as a lightweight Go service paired with PostgreSQL.
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Official requirements
Use the official Miniflux container and PostgreSQL 11+; current Docker examples use a separate PostgreSQL service.
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Confirm your needs
Estimate the number of feeds, refresh frequency and content-processing options because these determine scheduled CPU and database activity.
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Leave room to grow
Persist PostgreSQL data and back it up; the Miniflux app container itself is largely disposable.
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Run it on ZimaOS
On ZimaOS, use Install Custom App with the official image plus PostgreSQL, map port 8080, and pin container versions for controlled updates.
Check every playback client
- Number of feeds
- Refresh frequency
- PostgreSQL storage
- Database backup
- Content extraction
- Image/icon retention
- Host port mapping
- Other ZimaOS apps
Official minimum requirements
Miniflux publishes OS, database and container requirements but no numerical host hardware minimum.
Do not invent a RAM or CPU floor. The hard infrastructure dependency is PostgreSQL 11+, while workload scales mainly with feed-refresh volume and database history.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| RAM minimum | No numerical official minimum published | Whole-host memory includes PostgreSQL. |
| CPU minimum | No numerical official minimum published | Refresh/parser workload determines demand. |
| Storage minimum | No numerical official minimum published | PostgreSQL history and backups determine capacity. |
| Database | PostgreSQL 11+ only | Current official requirement. |
| Container port | 8080 | Current official Docker image port. |
| Container architectures | amd64, arm64, arm/v7 and arm/v6 | Current official Docker documentation. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Miniflux rarely needs dedicated high-end hardware; scale when database history or refresh activity becomes noticeable.
Many feeds refresh frequently
PostgreSQL history grows
Many other containers share the host
Long feed retention increases database size, cache needs and backup time.
Long-running archives.Miniflux can stay light while the total ZimaOS stack consumes RAM and I/O.
Multi-app home servers.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale Miniflux around PostgreSQL and whole-host contention rather than the Go binary itself.
Use SSD-backed PostgreSQL storage
Fast durable storage improves refresh writes, searches and backups.
Use SATA/NVMe with ZimaBoard 2.Keep normal deployments on ZimaBoard 2 832
8 GB provides ample whole-host room for Miniflux and a small PostgreSQL service.
ZimaBoard 2 832.Use 16 GB for a larger multi-app host
Extra RAM benefits PostgreSQL cache and other containers, not Miniflux alone.
ZimaBoard 2 1664.Choose ZimaCube only for broader storage duties
Six-bay storage is unnecessary for Miniflux by itself.
ZimaCube 2 Standard.Can it run on ZimaOS?
No public official ZimaOS one-click Miniflux App Store page was verified for this guide. Miniflux can be deployed through Install Custom App using its official image.
Custom install Miniflux in ZimaOS
Use Install Custom App with the official Miniflux image and PostgreSQL, persist the database and map port 8080.
Custom install Miniflux in the ZimaOS app ↗Use Miniflux official container images
Miniflux publishes images to Docker Hub, GHCR and Quay and recommends pinned versions.
Review Miniflux Docker installation ↗Use PostgreSQL 11 or newer
PostgreSQL is the only database supported by Miniflux.
Review Miniflux requirements ↗Choose Zima hardware for Miniflux
Miniflux is lightweight, so ZimaBoard 2 is the sensible default.
Is this a normal personal feed reader or part of a much larger multi-app host?
Personal or small shared instance
Use ZimaBoard 2 832 with SSD-backed PostgreSQL.
- Best starting pointZimaBoard 2 832
Large multi-app host
Add RAM for PostgreSQL and the rest of the server stack.
- More host headroomZimaBoard 2 1664
- Storage-first broader NASZimaCube 2 Standard
These are practical recommendations, not official feed-count tiers.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Personal and small shared Miniflux instances. | Miniflux, PostgreSQL and normal feed refreshes. |
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Far more compute than Miniflux itself requires; use durable PostgreSQL storage. | Get Now |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 | Miniflux on a busy multi-app host. | Larger PostgreSQL cache and many co-hosted services. |
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The extra RAM is for the total server stack. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | Miniflux as one lightweight service on a broader NAS. | Feed reader plus unrelated backup/media/storage services. |
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Choose it for storage duties, not Miniflux. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover Miniflux RAM, CPU, PostgreSQL, Docker and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does Miniflux need?
Miniflux does not publish a numerical official server RAM minimum.
How many CPU cores does Miniflux need?
No numerical official core minimum is published.
Which database does Miniflux use?
Only PostgreSQL 11 or newer is supported.
How much storage does Miniflux need?
No universal official minimum is published; PostgreSQL history and backups determine capacity.
Which CPU architectures do Miniflux containers support?
Current official images cover amd64, arm64, arm/v7 and arm/v6.
Does Miniflux need a GPU?
No dedicated GPU is required.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run Miniflux?
Yes. The 8 GB model is comfortably above normal Miniflux plus PostgreSQL needs.
When should I use a larger Zima system?
When other apps, database history or broader storage workloads—not Miniflux itself—justify more RAM or drives.
What sources informed this Miniflux hardware guide?
Current Miniflux requirements, Docker and database documentation plus current Zima product pages.
