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.

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Sendbird+19

Privacy-first, GDPR-focused self-hosted Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA for forms and APIs with an adaptive lightweight widget and Postgres/ClickHouse backend.

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Private Captcha+4

Node.js web app to track medication inventory, send SMTP reminders, and generate travel medication lists. Runs with SQLite and supports Docker deployment.

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Baby Tracker+2

Priviblur is a lightweight, privacy-first alternative frontend and proxy for Tumblr that provides a no-account, JavaScript-free browsing experience with modern design.

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Tumblr

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

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Strava+5

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

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Paprika Recipe Manager+7

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

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Bright Data+8

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

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Civica Modern.Gov+9

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

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Karakeep

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

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Miro+7

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.

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Feedly+10

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 acce...

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TCAdmin+4

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

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Raindrop.io+13

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.

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Coinbase Commerce+9

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.

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ScribbleLive+1

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

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Local Line+7

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

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WeTransfer+11

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 deploym...

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Mint (Intuit Mint)+19

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 integrat...

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Google Photos+7

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

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

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

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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 configu...

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 pr...

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Auth0+19

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.

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Simkl+3

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 s...

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MyFitnessPal+5

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

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Pastebin+5

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

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Barn2Door+19

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.

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Tinybeans+14

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

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WildApricot+9