A privacy-first, open-source home assistant | Gladys Assistant
Gladys Assistant is a modern, privacy-first & open-source home automation software that runs anywhere.
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Gladys Assistant is a privacy-first, open-source smart home assistant that enables local control and automation of home devices without cloud dependencies.
🚀 Overview
Gladys Assistant is a modern, self-hosted home automation platform that puts privacy first by running entirely on your own hardware, ensuring no data leaves your local network. Unlike commercial assistants like Alexa or Google Home, it doesn't track or sell your data, solving the major privacy issues in smart homes.
It's built for homeowners, families, and tech enthusiasts who want to monitor security cameras, control lights, automate routines like coffee brewing or irrigation, and integrate thousands of devices—all with a beautiful, easy-to-use interface.
Founded by Pierre-Gilles Leymarie, the project was created to reclaim control over smart home privacy while providing a stable, community-driven alternative that's simple to install and extend.
✨ Key Features
- Beautiful Dashboard: Monitor temperature, security cameras, presence, and more from a single, pixel-perfect interface that loads instantly.
- No-Code Automations & Scenes: Automate daily tasks like lights, music, appliances without coding; create scenarios for vacations or motion-based controls.
- Voice Control: Use natural voice commands via Telegram, Google Home, Alexa, or Siri with local, instant responses.
- Extensive Integrations: Connect thousands of devices via Zigbee, Matter, MQTT, plus native support for Shelly, Sonos, Philips Hue, RTSP cameras; community adds more.
- Upcoming: Continued expansion of Matter/Zigbee support and UI enhancements based on community feedback.
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: Preact.js
- Backend: Node.js, Express
- Database: SQLite
- Auth: Custom
- Containerization: Docker
- Protocols: Zigbee, Matter, MQTT
- Hosting: Self-hosted (Raspberry Pi, NAS, mini-PC, any Docker-compatible Linux)
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Privacy-conscious users tired of cloud spying who want full smart home control.
- Self-hosting enthusiasts running on Raspberry Pi or NAS.
- Home automation hobbyists and families automating daily life without subscriptions.
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: Self-hosted (screenshots on https://gladysassistant.com/ and docs)
- GitHub: https://github.com/gladysassistant/gladys
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-20
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes — 100% free and open-source with no subscriptions or limitations. Optional paid Gladys Plus for secure remote access.
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/gladysassistant/gladys
Can I contribute?
Yes — Open issues/PRs on GitHub, improve docs, develop integrations, share feedback on https://community.gladysassistant.com/, or sponsor via Buy Me a Coffee.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://gladysassistant.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/gladysassistant/gladys
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/gladysassistant
- Email: Contact via community forum or website
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