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Ansible-NAS
Ansible-NAS is an Ansible playbook collection that turns an Ubuntu server into a NAS-style home server by deploying and configuring many self-hosted apps via Docker.
Ansible-NAS is a curated set of Ansible playbooks and roles designed to turn a stock Ubuntu server into a full-featured home server or NAS-style setup. It automates the deployment and basic configuration of a large catalog of popular self-hosted applications, primarily as Docker containers.
Key Features
- One-command provisioning of a home server stack using Ansible roles
- Large app catalog covering media servers, downloaders, monitoring, dashboards, and utilities
- Docker-based deployments with consistent, repeatable configuration
- Optional reverse proxy and TLS automation for exposing services securely
- Support for Dynamic DNS updates to keep external access working on changing IPs
- Preconfigured “application stacks” to deploy multiple related services together
Use Cases
- Build a homelab “NAS replacement” on Ubuntu without manual container setup
- Rapidly deploy and maintain a media and downloads ecosystem (e.g., Jellyfin, Sonarr/Radarr)
- Standardize repeatable server builds for personal or family self-hosting
Limitations and Considerations
- Focused on Ubuntu/Ubuntu Server; other distributions may require additional adjustments
- Application behavior and updates depend on upstream container images and role maintenance
It’s a practical option for homelab users who want reproducible infrastructure and a broad selection of services without assembling each Docker deployment by hand. Ansible-NAS is best suited to users comfortable with Ansible variables and iterative configuration as their app set grows.
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