LibreServer
Debian-based personal server to run email, chat, VoIP, wikis and social services

LibreServer is a minimal Debian-based server distribution and collection of scripts designed to let individuals and small communities run common internet services independently. It bundles and configures services such as email, chat, VoIP, wikis, blogs and federated social software so you can operate a personal or community server on modest hardware.
Key Features
- Debian-based, script-driven system for deploying common services (email, chat, VoIP, wikis, blogs, social networks).
- Designed to run on low-powered machines such as old laptops and single-board computers.
- Focus on federation and decentralization to connect multiple personal/community servers.
- Supports privacy-preserving deployment options including running an onion address.
- Repository mixes shell-driven automation with web assets and service configuration files for straightforward setup and maintenance.
Use Cases
- Host email, group chat and VoIP for a small community or family without relying on third-party providers.
- Deploy a personal server that provides a wiki and blog for community documentation and publishing.
- Run a federated social or messaging node to participate in decentralized networks.
Limitations and Considerations
- Intended for personal and small-community deployments rather than large-scale hosting; operational scaling and high-availability are not primary focuses.
- Installation and management are primarily script- and command-line-driven, which may require comfort with Debian and shell tooling.
LibreServer provides a compact, opinionated way to reclaim control over essential internet services by combining simple automation with Debian packaging and common service stacks. It is best suited to users who want a lightweight, privacy-oriented personal or community server.
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