StartOS – Turn any device into a private self-hosted server (run your own cloud, apps & services) (sh.itjust.works)

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StartOS is an open-source operating system that lets you run your own personal server at home.

You can self-host apps like Nextcloud, messaging platforms, and even Bitcoin nodes — all in isolated containers with simple one-click installs.

It handles setup, updates, backups, and networking, so you don’t need advanced Linux knowledge to get started.

A powerful way to take full control of your data and services.

github: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os

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[-] UNY0N@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago

This looks really nice! I'm a few weeks into my first debian homeserver, and so far I am enjoying the tinkering and customization, but boy does this look like less of a headache.

[-] Digitalescapetools@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah exactly , it removes a lot of the setup pain, but you still keep the self-hosting benefits.

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