Damselfly
Fast server-based photo management system for large collections of images. Includes face detection, face & object recognition, powerful search, and EXIF Keyword tagging. Runs on Linux, MacOS and Windows.
- GitHub stars
- 1,792
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 4.5.3
14 January 2026 - Last commit
- 14 January 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, C#, .NET
Commits per month, last 12 months
60 commits
How to self-host Damselfly
Damselfly runs on Docker, C# and .NET. 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 Damselfly free?
Yes. Damselfly 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 Damselfly?
Yes. Damselfly runs on Docker, C# and .NET. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Damselfly still maintained?
The last change to Damselfly's code was on 14 January 2026, with 60 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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