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VeighNa GUI and Headless Deployment on Unraid

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Summary

This forum exchange explains why a VeighNa installation on Unraid may not show a web page. VeighNa Station and VeighNa Trader are described as PyQt desktop applications that need a graphical environment; an installation mode with a GUI does not mean the software provides a browser interface. The WebTrader component offers backend APIs, but the exchange says it does not include a ready-made web front end and depends on the Trader process.

It outlines three deployment approaches: run a desktop environment with remote access, operate strategies through a headless script without loading the UI, or combine a virtual display with Trader and WebTrader for API access. These are practical setup suggestions rather than a tested deployment guide. The example gives no verification details for Unraid compatibility, and the API route does not itself provide a browser-based trading console.

Key ideas

  • VeighNa’s primary graphical applications are desktop programs, not web pages.
  • WebTrader is described as an API backend without a built-in front end.
  • Unraid users can use remote desktop, run strategy components headlessly, or use a virtual display with API access.
  • The suggested deployment paths are not accompanied by compatibility tests or detailed operational guidance.

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