Puter
Web-based operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally fast, and highly extensible.
- GitHub stars
- 43,672
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 26.10
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
2,563 commits
How to self-host Puter
Puter runs on Node.js and 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.
- 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 Puter free?
Yes. Puter is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Puter?
Yes. Puter runs on Node.js and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Puter still maintained?
The last change to Puter's code was on 12 October 2026, with 2563 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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