CasaOS - A simple, easy-to-use, elegant open-source personal cloud system
CasaOS is a simple, easy-to-use, elegant open-source personal cloud system
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CasaOS is a simple, easy-to-use, elegant open-source Personal Cloud system that simplifies managing Docker apps on your home server via an intuitive web UI.
🚀 Overview
CasaOS solves the complexity of Docker management and self-hosting, providing an elegant dashboard for one-click app installs, file management, and monitoring without needing command-line expertise.
It's built for home users, beginners, home lab enthusiasts, and privacy-focused families who want to run personal clouds on affordable hardware like Raspberry Pi, old PCs, or ZimaBoard, avoiding SaaS costs and owning their data.
Developed by IceWhaleTech to make personal computing autonomous and community-driven, empowering distributed collaboration, smart homes, and AI setups.
✨ Key Features
- Friendly, intuitive UI designed for home use with no code or forms needed
- App Store with one-click installs for popular apps like Nextcloud, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, AdGuard
- Elegant drive and file management with WYSIWYG interface
- Support for multiple hardware (RPi, NUC, old PCs) and OS (Debian, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS)
- Widgets for system/app monitoring and over 100,000 Docker apps
- Optional: Custom app stores and community contributions
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: Vue.js
- Backend: Go
- Containerization: Docker
- Database: Embedded/File-based
- Auth: Custom
- Hosting: Self-hosted
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Home lab enthusiasts who want easy Docker orchestration
- Beginners learning self-hosting without CLI hassle
- Privacy-focused families building personal clouds and NAS
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: http://demo.casaos.io
- GitHub: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes — Open Source (Apache License 2.0) (Free to use, self-host, and modify.)
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS
Can I contribute?
Yes — Check contribution guidelines at https://wiki.casaos.io/en/contribute. Open issues/PRs on GitHub, join Discord for ideas, or add apps to the store.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://casaos.zimaspace.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/CasaOS_Official
- Discord: https://discord.gg/knqAbbBbeX
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