Mayan EDMS

Electronic document management system for your documents with preview generation, OCR, and automatic categorization among other features.

GitHub stars
681
License
GPL-2.0
Last commit
21 September 2026
Runs on
Docker, Kubernetes

Commits per month, last 12 months

0 commits

How to self-host Mayan EDMS

Mayan EDMS runs on Docker and Kubernetes. 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 Mayan EDMS free?

Yes. Mayan EDMS is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Mayan EDMS?

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

Is Mayan EDMS still maintained?

The last change to Mayan EDMS's code was on 21 September 2026, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Document Management

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