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ioBroker is an open-source JavaScript-based IoT platform that integrates and automates smart home and building automation devices from various manufacturers using a modular adapter system, ideal for hobbyists and developers.

🚀 Overview

ioBroker is a flexible integration platform for the Internet of Things, particularly focused on home and building automation, smart metering, and data logging. It solves the fragmentation problem in IoT by providing a common database schema for objects (configurations) and states (values), allowing adapters to connect diverse devices and protocols seamlessly.

It's built for DIY smart home enthusiasts, developers creating custom integrations, and professionals in automation who need an extensible, self-hosted solution without vendor lock-in.

Development began in 2014 by bluefox and hobbyquaker as a fog computing approach to manage IoT systems intelligently and robustly.

✨ Key Features

Over 700 adapters supporting thousands of devices and protocols from different manufacturers (enables broad compatibility and easy expansion)
JavaScript scripting engine for powerful, custom automations and rules
In-memory database with automatic persistence to disk; optional Redis for multi-host scaling and pub/sub
Web-based admin interface for setup, monitoring, and object management
Upcoming/experimental: Continued adapter development, improved mobile apps, cloud integration via ioBroker.cloud

🛠 Tech Stack

Backend: Node.js, JavaScript
Database: Custom in-memory (states/objects), Redis (optional)
Auth: Built-in user management with roles
Hosting: Self-hosted (Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM), Docker

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Developers who want to build and share custom adapters for IoT devices
Home automation hobbyists looking for a free, flexible alternative to Home Assistant or commercial hubs
Teams handling building automation, smart metering, or process automation

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: Self-hosted only; quick start via https://www.iobroker.net/#en/download
GitHub: https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker

🔥 Project Status

🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-03

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Yes / Open Source (MIT license) (Completely free to use, modify, and distribute.)

Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/ioBroker/ioBroker

Can I contribute?

Yes — Open issues/PRs on GitHub, request new adapters at https://github.com/ioBroker/AdapterRequests/issues, join discussions on the forum https://forum.iobroker.net (English/German/Russian).