AnyAppStart

AnyAppStart is a lightweight web control panel for managing services and applications across local and remote environments. It provides start/stop/restart actions and live log viewing for targets such as Docker containers, systemd units, VMs or any custom type via user scripts and SSH.

Key Features

• Start, stop, restart and view logs for applications managed by Docker, systemd, VMs or custom user-defined types
• Backend implemented in Go and frontend in React + TypeScript (MobX) for a small, responsive UI
• Configure services and types via YAML files; no database required
• Control remote machines over SSH and run arbitrary user scripts or commands
• Runs as a standalone binary, systemd service (system or per-user) or inside Docker; includes a simple HTTP API
• Supports mounting the Docker socket for container control and using local config directories for keys and YAML

Use Cases

• Centralized UI for starting, stopping and inspecting logs of services on a homelab or small server fleet
• Lightweight control panel to expose service controls to non-technical users while keeping configuration in YAML
• Remote administration of headless machines or VMs via SSH without installing agents

Limitations and Considerations

• No built-in authentication or authorization; administrators must restrict access using firewall rules, reverse proxy SSO or other access controls
• Mounting the Docker socket or granting systemd access can introduce security risks if the host or container is not properly isolated
• Not a full orchestration or monitoring platform; focused on basic control actions and log viewing rather than metrics, autoscaling or complex deployments

AnyAppStart is suited for small deployments and homelabs where a minimal, configurable control interface is needed. It emphasizes simple configuration, remote command execution and lightweight operation.