HomelabOS

Offline privacy-centric data-center. Deploy over 100 services with a few commands.

GitHub stars
1,290
License
MIT
Latest release
v1.0
8 May 2024
Last commit
4 September 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

0 commits

How to self-host HomelabOS

HomelabOS runs on 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 HomelabOS free?

Yes. HomelabOS 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 HomelabOS?

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

Is HomelabOS still maintained?

The last change to HomelabOS's code was on 4 September 2026, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.

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