Genea.app
Genealogy tool designed with privacy in mind that anyone can use to author or edit their family tree. Data is stored in the GEDCOM format and all processing is done in the browser.
- GitHub stars
- 277
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- 12 December 2025
- Runs on
- Javascript
Commits per month, last 12 months
15 commits
How to self-host Genea.app
Genea.app runs on Javascript. 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 Genea.app free?
Yes. Genea.app 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 Genea.app?
Yes. Genea.app runs on Javascript. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Genea.app still maintained?
The last change to Genea.app's code was on 12 December 2025, with 15 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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