ChronoFrame

Personal gallery application with online photo management, supporting Live/Motion Photos, and explore map.

GitHub stars
1,940
License
MIT
Latest release
v1.0.0-rc.4
6 August 2026
Last commit
13 October 2026
Runs on
Node.js, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

294 commits

How to self-host ChronoFrame

ChronoFrame runs on Node.js and Docker. 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is ChronoFrame free?

Yes. ChronoFrame is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host ChronoFrame?

Yes. ChronoFrame runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is ChronoFrame still maintained?

The last change to ChronoFrame's code was on 13 October 2026, with 294 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Photo Galleries

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