LibreAI / Easy Install / homelab
// easy-install · khuedoan/homelab

homelab

Fully automated homelab from empty disk to running services with a single command.

★ 9.7k stars⑂ 888 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

homelab is an open-source easy install project by khuedoan (khuedoan/homelab on GitHub). It has 9,651 GitHub stars and 888 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

GitHub stars
9,651
Forks
888
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Easy Install
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the platform

    Flash an image or run the installer on your machine or VPS.

  2. Open the app store

    Browse curated, tested applications.

  3. One-click install

    The platform handles containers, volumes, and networking.

  4. Manage simply

    Updates, backups, and domains from one dashboard.

// features

Why people love it

Docker-ready

Ships with container support, so you can run it with a single compose file and predictable dependencies.

Kubernetes-native

Built for orchestrated deployments with manifests or Helm charts included.

Multi-user

Family or team accounts with permissions.

Remote access

Secure tunnels without port-forwarding pain.

Built-in backups

Snapshots before updates keep you safe.

Automatic updates

Stay current without manual maintenance.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/khuedoan/homelab.git
    cd homelab
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains homelab?

It is an open-source project at khuedoan/homelab with 888 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is homelab free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 — free to use, but derivative works must stay open.

Do I need Linux skills?

Basic familiarity helps, but the dashboards hide most complexity.

Is it free?

Core platforms are open-source; some offer paid convenience tiers.

Can I migrate apps later?

Most platforms support backup/restore between machines.

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// alternatives

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Get homelab

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