DockSTARTer

DockSTARTer helps you get started with home server apps running in Docker.

GitHub stars: 2,572
License: MIT
Latest release: v1.20260831.1
31 August 2026
Last commit: 20 September 2026
Runs on: Shell

Commits per month, last 12 months

286 commits

How to self-host DockSTARTer

DockSTARTer runs on Shell. 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.

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

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Questions

Is DockSTARTer free?

Yes. DockSTARTer 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 DockSTARTer?

Yes. DockSTARTer runs on Shell. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is DockSTARTer still maintained?

The last change to DockSTARTer's code was on 20 September 2026, with 286 commits in the last 12 months.

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