StartOS
Browser-based, graphical Operating System (OS) that makes running a personal server as easy as running a personal computer.
- GitHub stars
- 1,988
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- start-sdk/v3.0.6
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Rust
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,193 commits
How to self-host StartOS
StartOS runs on Rust. 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 StartOS free?
Yes. StartOS 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 StartOS?
Yes. StartOS runs on Rust. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is StartOS still maintained?
The last change to StartOS's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1193 commits in the last 12 months.
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