Self-hosted projects using JavaScript

SAMA is a Node.js-based open-source chat server using uWebSockets.js, MongoDB and Redis, providing WebSocket/HTTP APIs, E2EE, clustering, and web/mobile clients.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Sendbird+19

A scalable open-source integrated library system (ILS) for cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, patron management and consortial workflows with web and OPAC interfaces.

GPL-2.0Actively maintained

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Follett Destiny Library Manager+6

Islandora is a Drupal module ecosystem for building institutional digital repositories with Fedora and Solr integrations, IIIF support, background processing and modular media handling.

GPL-2.0Actively maintained

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CONTENTdm+15

Self-hosted recipe manager and PWA with web scraping, ingredient parsing, unit conversion, shopping lists, cooking logs, LLM-assisted features, and Docker deployment.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Paprika Recipe Manager+7

Host group fitness competitions with manual or Strava-imported workouts, customizable goals, leaderboards, streaks and scheduled email reports.

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Strava+5

Open-source platform to submit, discuss, amend and vote on motions and resolutions; supports speaking lists, roll calls, PDF/CSV exports and SSO integration.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Civica Modern.Gov+9

Node.js SOCKS5 proxy server with optional authentication, per-user statistics, Docker Compose deployment, CLI management scripts, and a Telegram admin bot.

Apache-2.0Slowing down

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Bright Data+8

Compact, single-page dashboard that displays KaraKeep bookmarks organized by lists, running entirely in your browser with SQLite WASM.

GPL-3.0Slowing down

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Karakeep

Single-user self-hosted federated bookmark manager written in Go, using a single SQLite file, with ActivityPub support, web archiving, RSS and tagging.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Raindrop.io+13

Self-hosted Phoenix app for anonymous team brainstorming, idea upvoting, labeling, encrypted file attachments, AI-assisted idea generation, exports and live updates.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Miro+7

DePay provides JavaScript widgets and an SDK to accept multi-chain crypto payments directly to wallets, with real-time token conversion and broad wallet support.

MITActively maintained

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Coinbase Commerce+9

Kubek is a cross-platform web control panel for hosting and managing Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers, with plugin/mod management, file manager, FTP and role-based access.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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TCAdmin+4

JARR is a web news aggregator and RSS/Atom reader that clusters articles using TF‑IDF, offering a browser reader and a REST API for feed access.

AGPL-3.0Slowing down

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Feedly+10

Open-source web shop for food coops and local shops; supports delivery rhythms, manufacturer admin areas, cashless bank-transfer payments, inventory and sync

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Local Line+7

Live Blog is an open-source platform for live, real-time coverage of events with embeddable timelines, media and social content, editor workflows and API support.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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ScribbleLive+1

SparkyBudget is a Flask-based open-source personal finance app to track accounts, manage budgets, and analyze spending with a dark-themed web interface and Docker deployment.

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Mint (Intuit Mint)+19

PHP-based file uploader with multi-file uploads, role-based accounts, admin dashboard, drag-and-drop, image manipulation, API and Docker support.

MITActively maintained

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WeTransfer+11

Keyboard-focused list editor for power users. Self-hosted Scala/Play web app with nested lists, tags, document switching, extensive shortcuts and Docker support.

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WorkFlowy+17

A self-hosted web app for couples to upload photos/videos, create galleries, track moments on a timeline, set countdowns, playlists, and receive event notifications.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Tinybeans+14

Rust-based web app that scans local photo folders and shows a slideshow of images from this calendar week in past years, with optional weather and Home Assistant integration.

MITActively maintained

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Google Photos+7

Lightweight Go-based authentication gateway that provides unified SSO for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby users with OIDC, MFA and an admin console. Runs in Docker and stores profiles in Postgres.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Auth0+19

Calorific is a minimal PHP-based calorie tracker for logging meals, saving common meals and ingredients, and tracking progress against a daily calorie goal. Runs on AMP stacks or Docker.

GPL-3.0Slowing down

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MyFitnessPal+5

Platform for building, deploying and managing Jamstack and serverless apps with Git integration, automated CI/CD, previews and environment management.

Antville is a high-performance, multi-tenant blog hosting system implemented in server-side JavaScript (Helma). It supports relational databases, RSS, comments, themes and SMTP notifications.

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WordPress.com+9

Self-hosted Docker web app for generating secure passwords and passphrases with customizable options, haveibeenpwned checks, PWA support, and environment variable configuration.

Web-based GUI that recommends similar TV shows from TMDB based on selected Sonarr shows; supports filters and can add recommendations back to Sonarr via its API.

MITActively maintained

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Simkl+3

Web application to manage CSA/ACP/Solawi operations: members, deliveries, automated billing, online shop and multilingual communications.

Actively maintained

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Barn2Door+19

Modern pastebin offering client-side encryption, configurable expiry, user accounts, public search and a REST API. Built with Go, SQLite and TailwindCSS.

BSD-3-ClauseActively maintained

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Pastebin+5

Open QuarterMaster is a modular inventory management system with a core API, web-based admin UI, plugin architecture, and container-friendly deployment options.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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Sortly+12

Web-based membership and contributions management for non-profit associations, handling members, payments, groups, exports and plugins.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained

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WildApricot+9