- GitHub stars
- 6,355
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v4.6.0-pre.1
22 July 2026 - Last commit
- 13 September 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
119 commits
How to self-host The Lounge
The Lounge 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 The Lounge free?
Yes. The Lounge 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 The Lounge?
Yes. The Lounge 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 The Lounge still maintained?
The last change to The Lounge's code was on 13 September 2026, with 119 commits in the last 12 months.
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