Turn any server, PC, laptop, or Mac into your own self-hosted homelab
Run 100+ powerful applications on-demand, without buying extra hardware or replacing your OS. Yantr turns the machine you already have into a self-hosted homelab, while keeping every app isolated: it never touches your host filesystem and stores data only in Docker volumes. First platform to ship a complete AI agent suite with Ollama, Open WebUI, Perplexica, OpenCode, and more—each in its own isolated environment. If you like Umbrel but do not want an OS takeover, Yantr gives you the same app-store flow on the machine you already use.
🚀 Quick Start • ✨ Features • 🤖 AI Agents • 🛠️ Apps • 🎥 Demo Video • 💬 Issues
Launch Yantr in seconds with a single Docker command and access it at http://localhost.
docker run -d \
--name yantr \
-p 80:5252 -p 443:5252 \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
--restart unless-stopped \
ghcr.io/besoeasy/yantr✅ That’s it! Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost to start deploying apps.
- Docker installed and running
- Linux, macOS, or Windows (with Docker Desktop)
- Disk space for app data (minimal baseline, grows with apps)
- Network access to Docker daemon
| Philosophy | 📦 App Store (not an OS replacement) |
| Hardware | 💻 Use your existing server/PC/Laptop/Mac |
| Installation | 🚀 Single Docker command |
| Commitment | 🎯 Zero—install, use, delete |
| Ecosystem | 🔓 100% Docker Compose (no lock-in) |
| Resource Usage | ⚡ On-demand (nothing runs unless you start it) |
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Instant access to popular self-hosted apps with clean defaults and smart presets. |
Set expiration times and auto-delete apps when you’re done. |
Run the same app multiple times with different configurations. |
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Browse and manage app data files directly from the UI. |
Backup and restore Docker volumes with a single click for easy data migration. |
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Removes old unused Docker images (10+ days) to free disk space. |
Modern Vue.js interface that feels fast and polished. |
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Yantr never modifies your host filesystem. App data lives in isolated Docker volumes and is removed when you uninstall an app. |
Automatic port mapping and smart defaults so you can launch apps without spending 10 minutes on setup. |
Always ships the newest app releases regardless of your Yantr version—updates come directly from the software source. |
Yantr is the first platform to ship a complete suite of AI agents, each running in its own isolated environment with zero conflicts. No dependency hell. No version mismatches. Just pure, isolated AI power.
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Each AI agent runs in its own isolated Docker container:
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The result? Deploy Ollama + Open WebUI + Perplexica + OpenCode in minutes. Run them together or separately. Each agent stays in its lane. This is the AI homelab everyone wishes they had.
Most homelab platforms treat your hardware like an OS replacement. Yantr is different: it is a lightweight app store that runs alongside your existing system. Your laptop stays yours. Install once, run what you need, and shut it down when you are done.
- Replace OS-based platforms without reinstalling your system.
- Run locally on a laptop for personal workflows, testing, or short-lived apps.
- Keep full control with standard Docker Compose and open volumes.
| Feature | 🔧 Yantr | 🚫 Others (Umbrel/CasaOS) |
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| Philosophy | App Store (Runs on your OS) | Operating System (Taking over your OS) |
| Hardware | Your existing Laptop/PC | Dedicated Pi/Server |
| Installation | Single Docker command | Full OS installation required |
| Flexibility | Run alongside daily work or local testing | Exclusive computer use |
| Control | Full system access + open Docker Compose | Locked ecosystem |
| Resource Usage | On-demand (start what you use) | Always-on services |
| Isolation | Clean Docker containers | System-wide dependencies |
| Portability | Easy backup/migration | Tied to specific hardware |
| Learning Curve | Familiar Docker workflow | New OS paradigm to learn |
Yantr ships with 100+ pre-configured apps. Here are popular picks by use case:
- Ollama — Local LLM inference server (Llama, Mistral, CodeLlama, etc.)
- Open WebUI — Chat interface for local LLMs via Ollama
- Perplexica — AI-powered search engine with conversational responses
- OpenCode — AI coding agent for terminal and IDE
- OpenClaw — AI development environment with container management
- Kokoro — Lightweight text-to-speech model (82M parameters)
- Moltis — Self-hosted AI assistant server
- n8n — Workflow automation with 400+ AI integrations
- MeTube — YouTube/TikTok/Instagram downloader
- Transmission — Lightweight torrent client
- qBittorrent — Feature-rich torrent client
- Stirling PDF — PDF merge, split, edit, and convert
- LibreOffice — Office document editing (coming soon)
- ConvertX — Unlimited file conversion (PNG, JPG, WebP, etc.)
- BenToPDF — Convert various formats to PDF
- Tor Browser — Browse the web anonymously
- SearXNG — Privacy-respecting search engine
- Syncthing — Continuous file synchronization
- SAMBA — Network file sharing
- Dufs — Lightweight file server
- Glances — Real-time system resource monitoring
- Uptime Kuma — Service uptime monitoring
- Pi-hole — Network-wide ad blocker
- Wireguard — VPN server
- Networking Toolbox — Network testing utilities
Yantr gives you direct access to your data with built-in WebDAV support.
- Browse Volumes: Go to the Volumes tab and click Browse on any volume.
- WebDAV Access: The browser uses
dufs, which inherently supports WebDAV. - Sync Data: Use WebDAV to sync files between volumes or machines.
Example: Syncing two volumes with rclone
# Sync from Volume A (port 5001) to Volume B (port 5002)
rclone sync :webdav:http://localhost:5001 :webdav:http://localhost:5002 --webdav-vendor otherYantr makes it easy to backup and restore Docker volumes to S3-compatible storage (MinIO), perfect for migrating data or creating snapshots.
- Navigate to the Volumes tab in the Yantr UI
- Click the Backup button next to any volume
- The volume will be backed up as a
.tar.gzarchive to your configured S3/MinIO storage
- Go to the Volumes tab
- Click the Restore button
- Select your backup from the S3/MinIO storage
- The volume will be recreated with all your data
Use Cases:
- 📦 Migrate data between machines
- 🔄 Create snapshots before major changes
- 💿 Archive app data for long-term storage
- 🚚 Move volumes to a new Yantr installation
- ☁️ Store backups in the cloud or self-hosted S3 storage
Want to access your Yantr apps from anywhere securely? We recommend Tailscale — it creates a private network between your devices.
- ✅ Access Yantr from any device, anywhere
- ✅ No port forwarding or firewall configuration needed
- ✅ End-to-end encrypted
- ✅ Free tier available
Have ideas for new apps or improvements? Contributions are welcome!
- Add a new app: Follow the Apps Template Standards
- Report issues: GitHub Issues
- Share feedback: Help shape the future of Yantr
Built with ❤️ by besoeasy