Flare
A nonbloated, modern, and highly configurable file/screenshot vault server with support for ShareX, Flameshot, and Spectacle. Offers OCR search and more.
- GitHub stars
- 137
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v3.0.0
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
114 commits
How to self-host Flare
Flare runs on Docker and Node.js. 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 Flare free?
Yes. Flare 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 Flare?
Yes. Flare runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Flare still maintained?
The last change to Flare's code was on 12 October 2026, with 114 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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