Our take
Quietno commits in the last 90 days and no release in a year- Activity
- 19
- Community
- 53
- Issues
- 35
- Pull requests
- 20
+337 stars in the last 30 days
- Slower to close issues than 94% of the projects we track
CasaOS makes a broad Docker-based home-server setup approachable, but its quiet maintenance signals and slow issue closure merit consideration before relying on it for critical services.
Good fit if
- You want a graphical way to manage a home server and install Docker apps.
- Your hardware and Linux distribution match the documented x86 or ARM support and tested systems.
- You can accept Apache-2.0 licensing and evaluate updates and support needs for your own deployment.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a project with recent release activity: there has been no release in over a year and no commit activity in the last 90 days.
- You need fast issue resolution; the measured median time to close issues is about a year.
- Your environment does not meet the documented Linux and hardware support, or you need a system with documented test coverage in the supplied project facts.
All health signals
| Last commit | 2026-09-28 (19 days ago) |
|---|---|
| Commits, last 90 days | 0 |
| Releases, last 12 months | 0 (latest v0.4.17-alpha1, 2025-04-17, pre-release) |
| Contributors | 25 (top contributor: 65% of commits) |
| Issues closed, last 90 days | 5 (typically closed in 368 days) |
| Pull requests merged, last 90 days | 0 |
| Project age | 5 years |
Checked on 2026-10-18 with the GitHub API.
Project history
Daily GitHub snapshots since Oct 7, 2026. History covers stars and forks; health signals are not tracked historically.
Stars
37,643Forks
2,223Change since Nov 13, 2026: +2 stars·0 forks
Overview
CasaOS is a Go-based personal cloud system built around Docker, designed to make a home server easier to use without requiring command-line or configuration-form expertise. It brings apps, files, drives, and system status into a friendly interface, addressing the gap between general-purpose server software and the needs of a home setup.
It supports x86-64, ARM64, and ARMv7 hardware, including Raspberry Pi, and is intended for Linux systems such as Debian, Ubuntu Server, and Raspberry Pi OS. Users can install apps from a curated store or from the broader Docker ecosystem.
Key Features
- Home-oriented interface for managing a personal server.
- One-click installation of selected apps, including Nextcloud, Home Assistant, AdGuard, and Jellyfin.
- Access to Docker apps beyond the curated store.
- File and drive management designed for users without a technical background.
- Widgets showing resource usage and app status.
- Support for several hardware architectures and compatible Linux distributions.
Use Cases
- A home user setting up a Raspberry Pi or spare computer as a server for files and media.
- A household installing services such as Jellyfin, Nextcloud, or Home Assistant without managing each app entirely from the command line.
- A small organization that wants a locally managed server for data and self-hosted services.
What you need
Detected in the repository
- Node.js (from package.json)
- Go 1.21 or newer (from go.mod)
- Automated checks on GitHub Actions
License in plain words
Apache-2.0permissive
- Commercial use: yes
- Modify and redistribute: yes
- You must keep: the license, the NOTICE file and a note of your changes
- Share your changes: no
- Includes an explicit patent grant from the contributors:
A summary, not legal advice: the LICENSE file is what applies.
Getting Started
On a supported Linux system, install with:
curl -fsSL https://get.casaos.io | sudo bash
See the README for supported systems, updates, and uninstall instructions.
Alternatives
| Project | Language | License | Stars | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CasaOS | Go | Apache-2.0 | 37.3k | Quiet |
| 1Panel | Go | GPL-3.0 | 37.1k | Active |
| arcane | Go | BSD-3-Clause | 7.7k | Active |
Considerations
The project is marked Quiet: the measured data shows no commits in the last 90 days and no release in over a year. Issues have a long median closure time, though the contributor base is not flagged as concentrated. The supplied project facts list Go 1.21 and Node.js requirements, CI, and no test suite; check the current setup and validation process before adapting or extending the code. Some listed system options are community-supported or not fully tested, so compatibility may vary.
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