yunohost: Simplify Self-Hosting and Server Administration

Overview

YunoHost aims to make running and administering a server more accessible. It is an operating system for people who want to self-host services without handling every administrative task manually.

This repository contains YunoHost’s core code, primarily written in Python and Bash. The project also has separate repositories for its web administration interface and single sign-on portal.

Key Features

• Provides an operating system focused on simplifying server administration.
• Contains core system code written mainly in Python and Bash.
• Connects to a web administration interface maintained in a separate repository.
• Works alongside a separate single sign-on user portal and SSOwat component.
• Provides installation and administration documentation through the project docs.
• Offers a translation platform for localization contributions.

Use Cases

• Individuals who want to host services on a server and prefer an integrated administration-focused operating system.
• Community groups or small organizations looking to manage their own server rather than rely entirely on hosted services.
• Developers interested in contributing to the Python and Bash core of a self-hosting platform.
• Translators who want to help make YunoHost available in more languages.

Getting Started

See the installation documentation for setup instructions, and the README for project and development details.

Alternatives

• CasaOS: CasaOS focuses on managing Docker apps, files, and drives on a home server, while YunoHost centers on packaged services, user accounts, and single sign-on.
• 1Panel: 1Panel is a web control panel for Linux server operations and app deployment, while YunoHost integrates service installation with user management and a portal.
• ZimaOS: ZimaOS is a NAS-focused operating system with disk management and OTA updates, while YunoHost emphasizes installing self-hosted services and managing users.
• start-technologies: StartOS and its related tools focus on packaged self-hosted services and the Start9 ecosystem, while YunoHost provides a broader server OS with integrated user management and SSO.

Considerations

YunoHost is an operating system intended for server administration, not a standalone application to install on an existing desktop environment. Getting started requires following its installation guidance. The core repository is only one part of the project, so the web administration interface and user portal are maintained separately. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0.