// easy-install · bastienwirtz/homer

homer

A very simple static homepage for your server.

★ 11.6k stars⑂ 930 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

homer is an open-source easy install project by bastienwirtz (bastienwirtz/homer on GitHub). It has 11,638 GitHub stars and 930 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

GitHub stars
11,638
Forks
930
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Category
Easy Install
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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

Self-hosted by design

Runs on your own server — your data never has to leave your infrastructure.

App-store simplicity

Install complex stacks without touching YAML.

Uninstall cleanly

Remove apps without leftover cruft.

Runs anywhere

Old laptops, mini-PCs, VPS, or Raspberry Pi.

Multi-user

Family or team accounts with permissions.

Remote access

Secure tunnels without port-forwarding pain.

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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/bastienwirtz/homer.git
    cd homer
  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 homer?

It is an open-source project at bastienwirtz/homer with 930 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is homer free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

What hardware works?

Anything from a Pi to a decommissioned office PC.

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.

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Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.