- GitHub stars
- 8,329
- License
- MPL-2.0
- Latest release
- 1.4
9 June 2023 - Last commit
- 23 May 2025
- Runs on
- Javascript
Commits per month, last 12 months
0 commits
How to self-host A Dark Room
A Dark Room runs on Javascript. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is A Dark Room free?
Yes. A Dark Room is open source under the MPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host A Dark Room?
Yes. A Dark Room runs on Javascript. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is A Dark Room still maintained?
The last change to A Dark Room's code was on 23 May 2025, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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