- GitHub stars
- 7,218
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v5.1
7 December 2025 - Last commit
- 15 September 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
58 commits
How to self-host Buku
Buku runs on Python and Debian packages. 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 Buku free?
Yes. Buku is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Buku?
Yes. Buku runs on Python and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Buku still maintained?
The last change to Buku's code was on 15 September 2026, with 58 commits in the last 12 months.
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