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netboot.xyz

Your favorite operating systems in one place. A network-based bootable operating system installer based on iPXE.

★ 12.5k stars⑂ 866 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

netboot.xyz is an open-source easy install project by netbootxyz (netbootxyz/netboot.xyz on GitHub). It has 12,470 GitHub stars and 866 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.

GitHub stars
12,470
Forks
866
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
2 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.

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.

Curated apps

Tested applications that actually work together.

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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/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz.git
    cd netboot.xyz
  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 netboot.xyz?

It is an open-source project at netbootxyz/netboot.xyz with 866 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is netboot.xyz 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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