Installation

This guide covers how to add the SynoCommunity package repository to your Synology NAS and install packages.

Prerequisites

• A Synology NAS running DSM 5.2 or later
• Administrator access to your NAS
• An internet connection

Adding the SynoCommunity Repository

Step 1: Open Package Center

Log into your Synology DSM web interface and click on Package Center in the main menu.

Step 2: Go to Settings

Click the Settings button in the top-right corner of Package Center.

Step 3: Add Package Source

1. Select the Package Sources tab
2. Click Add
3. Enter the following information:
4. Name: SynoCommunity
5. Location: https://packages.synocommunity.com
6. Click OK

Step 4: Trust the Repository (DSM 6.x only)

On DSM 6.x, you may need to adjust trust settings to allow community packages:

1. Go to Settings > General
2. Set "Trust Level" to Synology Inc. and trusted publishers
3. Click OK

DSM 7.x Users

On DSM 7.x, you cannot trust publishers other than Synology. When installing community packages, you will always see a warning that "The package is provided by third-party developers and not verified by Synology". This is expected behavior.

Installing Packages

From Package Center

1. In Package Center, click Community in the left sidebar
2. Browse available packages or use the search box
3. Click on a package to view details
4. Click Install

Beta Packages

Some packages are available as beta releases for testing. Note that beta packages are only supported on DSM 6.x:

1. Go to Settings > General
2. Under "Beta", select "Yes, I want to see beta versions"
3. Click OK

Beta packages will now appear alongside stable releases. DSM 7.x does not recognize community beta packages.

Manual Installation

If you cannot add the repository (e.g., restricted network), you can install packages manually:

1. Download the .spk file for your architecture from synocommunity.com
2. In Package Center, click Manual Install
3. Browse to select the downloaded .spk file
4. Click Next and follow the installation wizard

Finding Your Architecture

See the Compatibility page to determine your NAS architecture.

Updating Packages

Packages installed from SynoCommunity receive updates through Package Center:

1. Open Package Center
2. If updates are available, you will see a notification
3. Click Update on individual packages, or Update All

Removing Packages

1. Open Package Center
2. Click Installed in the left sidebar
3. Find the package you want to remove
4. Click on the package, then click Uninstall

Data Retention (DSM 7.x only)

On DSM 7.x, uninstalling a package keeps its data by default. To remove all data, check the "Delete the data..." option during uninstall. On DSM 6.x, most packages remove all associated data by default, so manually back up any data you want to retain before uninstalling.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues adding the repository or installing packages:

• Check your internet connection
• Verify the repository URL is correct
• See the Troubleshooting guide for common issues
• Check the GitHub issues for known problems