---
title: Nicotine+
description: Soulseek client
showHero: false
author: wompmacho
date: '2026-04-28'
lastmod: '2026-04-28'
tags: ['soulseek', 'music', 'downloads', 'p2p']
---

## What is Nicotine+?

`Nicotine+` is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network. It's a great way to find high-quality music files and share your own collection with others.

## Docker Compose Example

```yaml
{{% include "/srv/configs/docker_compose/nicotine/docker-compose.yaml" %}}
```

## VPN Integration

Like qBittorrent, I route Nicotine+ through Gluetun to ensure all p2p traffic is encrypted and protected by a killswitch.

```yaml
network_mode: "container:gluetun"
```

Remember to map the necessary ports in your Gluetun configuration if you want to be "connectable" on the Soulseek network.