Self-Hosting on FOSS Engineer

Self-Hosting ESPHome with Docker

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100

ESPHome is a YAML-driven firmware framework for ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers that integrates natively with Home Assistant. This post shows how to run the ESPHome dashboard with Docker so you can manage all your devices from a browser.

Self-Hosting EMQX - MQTT Broker with Docker

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100

EMQX is a high-performance open-source MQTT broker designed to connect IoT devices, microcontrollers, and sensors at any scale. This post shows how to get EMQX running with Docker in minutes.

Velxio - Arduino Emulator That Runs Entirely in Your Browser

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Velxio is a browser-based Arduino and embedded systems emulator supporting 19 microcontroller boards and 5 CPU architectures. Write code in Monaco Editor, compile in-browser, simulate components visually, and test everything without hardware—no local installation required.

VeloMate - Self-Hosted Cycling Analytics Without Strava Premium

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100

VeloMate is a self-hosted cycling analytics platform that brings TeslaMate-style tracking to your training data. Automatically ingest activities from Strava, compute advanced fitness metrics locally (no premium required), visualize with Grafana dashboards, and plan intelligent routes using real OpenStreetMap data.

Exposing Services with no Port Forwarding: Pangolin with Docker

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:20:21 +0100

How to expose home services running on a Raspberry Pi or any home server to the internet without forwarding any router port and without publishing your home IP — using Pangolin (server on a cheap VPS) + Newt (client at home) + a Cloudflare-managed domain.

Understanding Open Source Licenses

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:20:21 +0100

Understand the differences between permissive and copyleft licenses, learn which ones are best for commercial use, and discover how to stay compliant.

Self-Hosting and HTTPs with Traefik

Sat, 31 May 2025 19:39:00 +0100

How to use Traefik and Setup Cloudflare DNS Challenge to get HTTPs on all your HomeLab Applications.

Self-Hostable F/OSS Note-Taking Tools

Sun, 25 May 2025 14:20:06 +0200

Dive into Memos, Many Notes, and SilverBullet – three powerful F/OSS note-taking tools that prioritize data ownership and privacy through easy self-hosting with Docker.

Self-Hosting Many Notes: Your Markdown Files, Your Control

Sat, 24 May 2025 13:35:10 +0200

Many Notes offers a powerful web-based Markdown note-taking experience with the ultimate control of direct filesystem access for your data, easily deployable with Docker.

Self-Hosting SilverBullet with Docker: Your Local-First PKM

Thu, 22 May 2025 19:39:00 +0100

Local-first, markdown-based personal knowledge management system with SilverBullet on Docker.

F/OSS Web Analytics Tools for a Better Internet

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:20:21 +0100

Discover F/OSS alternatives to Google Analytics, giving you control over your data and respecting user privacy.

Running DeepSeek v3 locally. With Open Source.

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:20:21 +0100

DeepSeekv3 is an open source model. Learn how to run it locally in your own computer (even with CPU only). Powered by Ollama and Open Web UI.

Why markdown matters and can help you with the Notes

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:20:21 +0100

Markdown is just amazing. For note taking and even website creation

Simple Web Analytics with Tianji

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:20:21 +0100

Website Analytics + Uptime Monitor + Server Status with one docker container. Simply Tianji.

Self-Hosting FreshRSS: Reclaim Your Attention and Subscribe Privately

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:20:21 +0100

A step-by-step guide to self-hosting FreshRSS with Docker on your server.

LibreChat and A recap on F/OSS LLMs Tools and how to use them in 2024

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:20:21 +0100

Setup LibreChat with docker. Compared with different ways to setup LLMs locally - From Ollama to PrivateGPT

Self-Hosting Gitlab CE with Docker

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:20:21 +0100

An alternative to Github or BB to track your projects code history.

What do I enjoy SelfHosting so far? Basket of Services with TailScale

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:20:21 +0100

My favourite Service to SelfHost as of August 2024. Together with Tailscale Docker Container

SelfHosting Dify AI: No Code AI Apps

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:20:21 +0100

Selfhosting Dify AI with Docker. Vector Database for Gen AI Projects.

MetaGPT: Open Source Multi-Agent Framework

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:20:21 +0100

Develope your ideas faster with MetaGPT - F/OSS AI Multi Agent Framework.

Fast AI Apps with SQL - MindsDB

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:20:21 +0100

Connect your data to a full ecosystem of state-of-the-art of ML and LLMs with MindsDB

Torrenting with Transmission and VPN (Proton and Nord VPN)

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:20:21 +0100

Self-hosting Transmission using Docker (and VPN: Gluetun with Proton or Nord VPN). Use P2P responsibely while keeping your privacy.

SelfHosting ChatWoot - Customer Engagement Platform

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:20:21 +0100

SelHosting ChatWoot - Open-source live-chat, email support, omni-channel desk. An alternative to Intercom, Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud.

FlowiseAI: AI Apps with Low Code UI

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:20:21 +0100

Developing LLMs APPs faster with UI together with Flowise AI. Start your Low Code AI journey.

How to Manage Python Dependencies (for AI and not Only)

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 23:20:21 +0100

The fastest way to start trying Generative AI Python Projects that have been open sourced. Get the dependencies right and run simply run them.

Excalidraw

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Joplin

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Making Ollama Better - OLLama Web UI

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:20:21 +0100

OLLama is an amazing project. And Ollama Web UI makes it even better. Control your local LLMs with this F/OSS UI built on top of Ollama.

Vector DBs? Local LLMs? How to Setup Vector Admin

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:20:21 +0100

Managing VectorDBs with UI with to VectorAdmin. SelfHost VectorAdmin with Docker and use it with Local VectorDBs.

Chatwoot

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Chevereto

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

ChromaDB

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

CrewAI

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Dockge

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Draw.io (diagrams.net)

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Eigenfocus

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Firefox in Docker

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

FlowiseAI

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

FocalBoard

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

FreshRSS

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Ghost CMS

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Gitea

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

GitLab CE

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Gluetun

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Gogs

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Grav CMS

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Jenkins

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Leantime

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

LibreChat

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

LogSeq

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Many Notes

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Matrix Synapse

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

MetaGPT

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

MindsDB

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Netdata

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

NGINX Proxy Manager

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Ollama Web UI (Open WebUI)

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Pangolin

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Photoview

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Pi-hole

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Podman

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Portainer

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

PrivateGPT

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Samba

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

SilverBullet

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

SpeedTest Tracker

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Stable Diffusion (Automatic1111)

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Stirling-PDF

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Tabby ML

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Text Generation Web UI

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Tianji

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Timelite

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Trilium Notes

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Umami

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Uptime Kuma

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

VectorAdmin

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

VeloMate

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Velxio

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

WatchYourLAN

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Webtop

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Whoogle

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

WordPress

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Detailed information about the app can go here, or just stick to the frontmatter for the directory view.

Local AI Agents with CrewAI (and Ollama)

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Using Local LLMs with Ollam and making them Interact thanks to CrewAI. Guide to SelfHost Conversational AI.

LogSeq: AI Powered Notes (with Ollama)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:20:21 +0100

SelfHosting LogSeq - Build a private knowledge base that can be used together with Ollama. A Free Obsidian alternative

Deploy local LLMs like Containers - OLLama Docker

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:20:21 +0100

OLLama is a great FOSS project that allow us to deploy LLMs locally and manage them in a way familiar for Docker users.

PrivateGPT: Local LLMs to Chat with your Docs

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:20:21 +0100

Lets use LLMs Locally with PrivateGPT and Docker. Chat with your Documents while Keeping Data Safe and Private.

SelfHosting ChromaDB - Free Vector DB for AI Projects

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Selfhosting ChromaDB with Docker. Vector Database for Gen AI Projects.

Tabby ML: Free Github Copilot Alternative

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Lets SelfHost Tabby, a Free and Local Coding Assistant. Use Open Source LLMs, and interact with them locally, using regular CPUs to help you Code for Free. Say Goodbye to Copilot and the Cloud.

Miro Alternative: Selfhosting ExcaliDraw with Docker

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Stay Productive with this F/OSS Miro Alternative. ExcaliDraw with Docker.

Stable Difussion WebUI - Locally with Automatic111

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Running Stable Difussion Locally with Automatic111 and Docker

Dockge - Managing Containers with UI

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:20:21 +0100

SelfHosting with Dockge and Docker. A Portainer Alternative

SelfHosting TextGenWebUI - LLMs Locally

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Explore the capabilities of Generative text AI models. Dive into Open Source LLMs, and learn how to interact with them locally and for FREE. Text Generation Web UI with CPU.

Self-Hosting Jenkins: Your own CI/CD tool

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Lets configure Jenkins - An open source CI/CD Tool.

Torrenting in Docker: qBittorrent and VPN (Mullvad)

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Self-hosting qBittorrent using Docker (and VPN: Gluetun with Mullvad). Learn how to maintain control, enhance privacy, and boost security in your torrenting activities.

Productivity Anywhere with Webtops (and Docker)

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:17:21 +0100

Elevate Your Productivity: Use Webtops with this simple Docker Installation, enabling device flexibility for enhanced productivity across diverse platforms and locations.

Using Google's Bard Anywhere: Docker, Firefox and VPN

Sun, 21 May 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Using Google BARD Anywhere by installing Firefox in a Docker container and routing its traffic through a VPN. This secure setup enhances your online privacy and data protection, ensuring safer browsing.

Gluetun - Your VPN Client for Docker Containers

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Routing Docker Containers Traffic Through VPNs: Gluetun client with Docker.

Home Internet Monitoring: SpeedTrackers with Docker

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Rootcausing slow home internet speeds with Docker and couple of free open souce solutions: OpenSpeedTest and SpeedTest-Tracker. How to pinpoint the root cause of connectivity issues, optimize your network, and ensure a faster online experience.

Monitoring AI Servers: Netdata

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Installing Netdata with Docker, the free open-source monitoring tool to check how your AI server is doing with a realtime Dashboard.

Installing Grav CMS: A Powerful Flat File CMS

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Installing Grav CMS with Docker. A user-friendly CMS that offers speed, flexibility, and security advantages. Discover how to build websites that are easy to maintain.

Installing Matrix Server - Synapse with Docker (and Cloudflare).

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Installing Matrix Server with Docker (and Cloudflare) - A decentralized messaging platform that provides a secure and privacy-focused alternative to centralized messaging services like Facebook/Whatsapp/Telegram.

Timelite: Free Tracking Time Tool

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Installing Timelite with Docker - Boost your productivity with this OSS time tracking tool.

Ghost CMS with Docker - Your Alternative to Wordpress

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:21:21 +0100

Build a FREE website with Ghost CMS - Installing Ghost, together with Cloudflare Tunnels.

Exposing Services Safely: Cloudflare Zero-Trust Tunnel with Docker

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:20:21 +0100

Accessing Your Self Hosted Services WITHOUT Port Forwarding with Cloudflare. Discover the benefits of Cloudflare Zero Tunnel deployed with Docker for securing connections and expose services securely on a global scale.

Self-Hosting your Github Alternative - Gogs

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:20:21 +0100

An alternative to Github or Bitbucket to track your projects code history. I will show you how to selfhost Gogs with Docker.

Stirling-PDF: Free & Open Source PDF Editor

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:20:21 +0100

SelfHosting a Free and Open PDF editor - StirlingPDF with Docker

Alternative to Google Analytics - Umami

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 23:20:21 +0100

SelfHosting Umami with Docker. Forget about cookies pop-up, be GDPR compliant out of the box and learn how to use Umami together with HUGO SSG.

Monitor Websites Status - Uptime Kuma

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:20:21 +0100

Installin Uptime Kuma - the free and open-source monitoring tool that allows you to monitor the health and performance of your web applications and infrastructure.

Creating a Website with Wordpress

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 23:20:21 +0100

Deploying WordPress with Docker.A simple way to get your website up and running. Easily install and manage WordPress - An user-friendly platform for creating your website.

How to check devices connected at Home Internet - WatchYourLAN

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:20:21 +0100

You might be looking for some open source monitoring tool for your LAN. In this post I will cover how to install WatchYourLAN in Docker for that purpose.

Chevereto: The Image Hosting Platform You Need to Know About

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:20:21 +0100

What Chevereto is, how it works, and why you might want to consider using it for your own image hosting needs.

Self-Hosting your Diagram Tools - Drawio

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Drawio - A FOSS Flowchart Maker (or network diagram software, to create UML online, as an ER diagram tool, to design database schema…) that I will show you how to selfhost with Docker.

Google Photos FREE Alternative - Photoview

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Google Photos is no longer free. Fortunately there are some open alternatives to have a self-hosted and local Google Photos. Lets deploy with Docker Photoview.

Docker Alternatives: Hello Podman

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Docker is not the only one. How to use Podman to Streamline your workflows, improve security, and enable better resource management in your data-driven applications.

Self-Hosting your GIT - Gitea

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:20:21 +0100

You might be looking for some alternative to Github or Bitbucket to track your code changes on some project. In this post we will selfhost Gitea with docker for that purpose.

How to setup your MS Project Alternative - Leantime

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Whether you are creating the roadmap for some personal project or checking critical path for a team task, you will be in need of a Project Management tool. Leantime is a free open source tool for that purpose.

Reasons to have your own notes app - Trilium

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:20:21 +0100

You might be looking for some alternative to OneNotes. Lets SelfHost Trilium with dockerto have our local and private knowledge base.

How to Setup your Kanban Board - FocalBoard

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:20:21 +0100

In search to improve the efficiency of your team and your projects, you will might need to have a kanbar board to optimize the workflow. Focalboard is an Open Source tool that we can self-host with Docker for this task.

How to Setup your Local SMB Server - Samba

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:20:21 +0100

You might be looking for an open source tool that enables Linux/ machines to communicate with Windows machines in a Network. This guide will help you by installing Samba with Docker.

SelfHosting Whoogle: how to use Google without Trackers

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Lets Selfhost Whoogle with Docker step by step. An alternative to Google Search that respects privacy, but at the same time provides with relevant search results.

Exposing multiple Docker Services with NGINX with HTTPs

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:20:21 +0100

Setting up and Nginx Proxy Manager. Exposing services securely with NGINX and get Automatic https certificates with letsencrypt.

Deploying Containers without the Terminal - Portainer

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:20:21 +0100

When starting your self-hosting journey you might be not 100% confident with the terminal. By installing Portainer - you will have a tool to manage containers with a graphical interface.

How to Block adds in all home devices - PiHole

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:20:21 +0100

PiHole is a free open source tool that we can selfhost with docker to block ad domains, so that they wont appear in any device connected to our router. Here is the guide.