Self-hosted projects using JavaScript

A PHP-based CMS with a visual page builder, multi-site, localization, ecommerce, and GraphQL/REST APIs.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Vvveb CMS Cloud+19

Zen is a minimal self-hosted notes app that stores notes as Markdown with a local SQLite database, featuring fast full-text search, tagging, templates, and low resource usage.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Evernote+15

Self-hosted YouTube-to-podcast converter that generates API-key-protected RSS feeds, auto-syncs new uploads, and downloads audio or video for any podcast client.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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FreeTube+5

Kottster is an open-source, self-hosted Node.js admin panel that generates table views, dashboards, and custom pages on top of your existing database.

Apache-2.0Slowing down

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Retool+5

Request Tracker (RT) is an enterprise-grade ticketing and issue tracking system with email integration, automation, workflows, reporting, and optional asset management.

GPL-2.0Actively maintained

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Zendesk+19

Manage Caddy 2 servers from a modern web dashboard with Caddyfile editing, authentication, audit logs, API keys, and SQLite or MongoDB storage.

Slowing down

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Caddy Cloud+19

A minimalist, fast in-browser text editor with live Markdown preview, optional LaTeX/Math rendering, and export/print to PDF—runs fully offline with no server.

Likely dormant

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Typora+4

Self-hosted web UI for file conversion, OCR for PDFs/images, and local Whisper-based audio transcription, wrapping common CLI tools with background jobs and history.

MITSlowing down

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CloudConvert+15

Gossa is a lightweight Go web server for browsing, uploading, and streaming files from a directory with a simple, fast UI and optional PWA support.

MITSlowing down

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FileBrowser+10

Self-hosted Markdown note-taking web app with multi-user vaults, real-time collaboration, fast search, templates, backlinks/tags, PDF export, and PWA support.

MITActively maintained

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Notion+19

DweebUI is a lightweight Web UI for managing containers with a live-updating metrics dashboard, Docker Compose support, and multi-user permissions.

MITLikely dormant

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Portainer Business Edition (Portainer Cloud)+4

Kapowarr builds and manages a digital comic library with metadata, automated searching, downloading, renaming, moving, and optional conversion of issues and collections.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Collectorz CLZ+2

LLM-driven movie and TV recommendation web app that uses Sonarr/Radarr libraries and Plex/Jellyfin watch history to generate personalized suggestions.

MITSlowing down

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ChatGPT+9

FusionPBX is a domain-based, multi-tenant PBX and softswitch web UI for FreeSWITCH, supporting extensions, IVR, queues, voicemail, provisioning, and more.

Actively maintained

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3CX+13

Backdrop CMS is a lightweight, easy-to-use PHP content management system for building and managing professional websites with extensible add-ons and a Drupal 7 upgrade path.

GPL-2.0Actively maintained

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Drupal Cloud+11

Modern, Docker-first self-hosted web file explorer with local users/groups, optional OIDC SSO, fast previews, built-in editor, sharing links, and search.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Dropbox+19

Automates purchase order ingestion, validation, and ERP posting for distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers using AI-driven item matching and configurable workflows.

AGPL-3.0Slowing down

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Microsoft Power Automate+8

Nextcloud Mail is a webmail app that connects to IMAP/SMTP accounts, offering a unified inbox and deep integration with other Nextcloud apps like Contacts and Calendar.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Microsoft Outlook+11

Lightweight self-hosted file manager with per-folder ACLs, WebDAV drive mounts, sharing, resumable uploads, optional encryption at rest, and OIDC SSO.

MITActively maintained

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Dropbox+19

Open-source PSA for MSPs combining client documentation, ticketing, billing/accounting, and a client portal, with API integrations and optional AI assistance.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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HaloITSM+19

Nextcloud News is an RSS/Atom feed reader for Nextcloud, with web UI and a REST API for syncing with third-party clients.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Feedly+7

Chamilo LMS is an open-source learning management system for delivering online courses, managing users, and tracking learning activities with an accessible, easy-to-use interface.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Canvas LMS+17

Open-source platform for guided web interviews that collect user input, run logic, and generate documents (PDF, DOCX, RTF) or integrate with external services via APIs.

MITActively maintained

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Formstack+19

Kiwi IRC is a web-based IRC client you can self-host as static files, with multi-network support, runtime JSON configuration, themes, plugins, and embeddable web widgets.

Apache-2.0Actively maintained

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IRCCloud+2

Glowing Bear is a browser-based WeeChat client that connects to WeeChat via the relay plugin, providing a modern interface for IRC from any device.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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IRCCloud+3

Administrative web interface for managing, monitoring, and updating Tasmota-flashed IoT devices, including device discovery, bulk actions, and OTA firmware updates.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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SONOFF Cloud (eWeLink)+13

OpenBudgeteer is a self-hosted bucket budgeting web app inspired by YNAB, helping you plan, track transactions, and monitor spending with reports.

AGPL-3.0Slowing down

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YNAB (You Need A Budget)+17

Chhoto URL is a lightweight, high-performance self-hosted URL shortener in Rust, focused on simplicity, speed, and minimal features.

MITActively maintained

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Bitly+12

A self-hostable collaborative recipe manager with web import, meal planning, and shared shopping lists in a mobile-friendly PWA.

Actively maintained

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Paprika Recipe Manager+8

Self-hosted image, GIF, MP4, and text paste hosting with a simple API, on-the-fly resizing, and URL-based transformations. File-based storage; no database required.

Actively maintained

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Imgur+19