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Runtipi

Set up and manage homeserver apps with a simple self-hosted tool.

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Runtipi is an open-source home server manager built on Docker that lets users run and control multiple services on a single server through a web interface. It removes the need for manual configuration and networking setup, handling installation, configuration, updates, and backups of self-hosted apps from one dashboard.

The platform includes an App Store with a library of nearly 300 apps covering AI agents, media servers, and utilities, installed in one click. Core capabilities include system status monitoring, app settings customization, backup and restore of app data, one-click updates with version notifications, and Docker Compose file editing for advanced customization. Each service runs in its own Docker container. Setup is done via a single command on most 64-bit Linux systems.

Runtipi is aimed at self-hosting enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced developers. It is free and open-source under GPL-3.0, with no paid editions or trials indicated.

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