Open Source Infrastructure & Operations Tools
A curated collection of the best open source software for running servers and services: databases, storage, networking, orchestration, messaging, monitoring, and backup and recovery..
A clean, cross-platform SQL editor for multiple databases
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23,861Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Unknown
SQL GUI client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more, with a spreadsheet-like data editor, AI shell, SSH tunneling, and team workspaces.
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No-code database and app builder you can self-host
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6,285Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MIT
Open-source platform for building databases, internal apps, and automated workflows without writing code. Available on cloud or self-hosted.
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AWS-compatible cloud APIs on infrastructure you control
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days412Last commit
15 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Spinifex recreates EC2, S3, EBS, VPC, IAM, and more on your own hardware, so AWS-built software runs unchanged without touching a hyperscaler.
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Self-hosted uptime monitoring with a clean dashboard
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93,364Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
MIT
Monitors websites, APIs, and services with real-time alerts, a status page, and support for dozens of notification channels. Self-hosted and Docker-friendly.
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The leading distributed search and analytics engine
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78,525Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Elasticsearch is an open-source, RESTful search engine designed for scalability, reliability, and easy management.
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Unified observability for metrics, logs, traces, and more
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77,758Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Grafana unifies metrics, logs, traces, profiles, and business data into one OpenTelemetry-native platform with AI-assisted root cause analysis and adaptive cost controls.
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Real-time monitoring for systems and applications
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81,299Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Powerful, efficient, and user-friendly monitoring solution for servers, containers, and applications with instant insights and alerts.
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Deploy apps, databases, and services to your own server
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Stars growing over the last 30 days65,770Last commit
19 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable deployment platform that lets you deploy apps, databases, and 280+ one-click services to any server via SSH, with Git integration and automatic SSL.
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Open source metrics collection, storage, and alerting
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67,503Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Pull-based monitoring system with a multi-dimensional data model, PromQL query language, built-in alerting, and a time series database built for cloud native environments.
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Transform databases into intuitive spreadsheets instantly
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65,446Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Convert any database into a no-code platform with spreadsheet interface. Connect PostgreSQL/MySQL or use hosted database. Scale to millions of rows effortlessly.
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Lightning-fast search for your applications
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59,808Last commit
3 days agoLicense
MIT
A powerful, fast, and easy-to-use search engine that delivers instant and relevant results for your websites and applications.
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Free database manager for SQL databases and beyond
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52,335Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Cross-platform database management tool for exploring, editing, and querying SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB, and more.
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High-performance vector database for GenAI applications
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46,612Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Open-source vector database optimized for similarity search, scaling to billions of vectors with minimal performance loss
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Effortless deployment and management for any VPS
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38,287Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Streamline your deployment process with Dokploy. Manage applications and databases on any VPS using Docker and Traefik for improved performance and security.
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Design database diagrams and generate SQL scripts instantly
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40,275Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free online database diagram editor with SQL generation. Create ER diagrams, visualize relationships, export scripts, and reverse engineer schemas - no signup required.
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Manage Linux servers with ease through a modern web interface
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37,385Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Comprehensive web-based tool for Linux server administration with integrated website, database, container, and LLM management capabilities.
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Privacy-first metasearch across 270+ sources
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Stars growing over the last 30 days39,329Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable metasearch engine that aggregates results from 270+ sources without tracking or profiling users, with optional JavaScript and Tor support.
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Real-time error tracking and performance monitoring
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45,728Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Detect, diagnose, and resolve software issues quickly with powerful error tracking, performance monitoring, and release management.
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Scale-out SQL database for real-time analytics
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40,718Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Distributed SQL database combining OLTP and OLAP capabilities, offering horizontal scalability, high availability, and real-time analytics.
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Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking
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Stars growing over the last 30 days38,782Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
BSD-3-Clause
Deploy a modern WireGuard-based VPN with zero configuration. Connect devices securely across clouds, VPCs, and on-premises networks without firewall rules.
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Your personal distributed filesystem
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39,460Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.
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Your personal cloud OS for simple, elegant home servers
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37,592Last commit
1 month agoLicense
Apache-2.0
CasaOS is an open-source personal cloud system that makes it easy to set up and manage your own home server
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Advanced vulnerability detection and management platform
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32,667Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
MIT
Monitor infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities with real-time detection, automated workflows, and zero false positives.
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Fast, scalable vector database for AI applications
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35,469Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Qdrant is an open-source vector database that provides high-performance similarity search for AI and machine learning applications.
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Open-source observability platform for cloud-native apps
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32,544Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
MIT
Comprehensive monitoring and troubleshooting solution for microservices architectures, offering metrics, traces, and logs in a single pane.
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Build data-rich React apps with ease and flexibility
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36,010Last commit
2 months agoLicense
MIT
A React-based framework for rapid development of internal tools, admin panels, and dashboards with powerful data handling capabilities.
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Open source infrastructure as code tool
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30,751Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MPL-2.0
A community-driven, truly open-source fork of Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure through code.
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Blazing-fast in-memory data store for modern applications
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31,848Last commit
20 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Dragonfly is a high-performance, Redis-compatible in-memory data store that delivers up to 25x more throughput and 80% lower costs than legacy solutions.
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Transform natural language into SQL queries with AI
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28,352Last commit
6 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
AI-powered SQL client that converts natural language to SQL queries. Supports MySQL, Redis, MongoDB with Text2SQL, BI dashboards, and secure database management.
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Declarative workflow orchestration for data, AI, and infra
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30,170Last commit
22 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.
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Open-source vector database for AI search and retrieval
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29,652Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Open-source vector database designed for AI applications. Store, search, and retrieve embeddings with semantic similarity matching and metadata filtering.
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Zero Trust networking with WireGuard-based secure connectivity
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Stars growing over the last 30 days30,779Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Open source platform combining WireGuard overlay networks with Zero Trust access controls. Features SSO, MFA, device posture checks, and granular policies for secure remote connectivity.
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Purpose-built time series database for real-time systems
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31,802Last commit
3 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
InfluxDB handles high-velocity, high-resolution time series data at scale, built for telemetry, edge devices, IoT, and physical AI workloads.
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High-performance object storage designed for AI workloads
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61,268Last commit
7 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source S3-compatible object storage optimized for cloud-native and AI applications, delivering unmatched performance and scalability
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Cost-effective log aggregation that indexes labels, not full text
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29,136Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Horizontally scalable, multi-tenant log aggregation system that stores and queries logs using label-based indexing instead of full-text indexing, keeping storage costs low.
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Time-series database and historian for industrial data
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25,187Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
High-performance time-series database with industrial data management, built-in stream analytics, and AI-driven anomaly detection for operational environments.
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Distributed tracing, metrics, logs, and GenAI monitoring in one
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24,994Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Open source observability platform covering distributed tracing, metrics, logs, profiling, and LLM cost tracking across 10+ languages with eBPF support on Kubernetes.
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Zero trust network access that's better than VPN
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23,346Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Deploy zero trust access to infrastructure, self-hosted apps, and SaaS tools in days. Identity-aware security with seamless user experience.
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Petabyte-scale observability, without the massive bill.
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22,897Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Monitor logs, metrics, and traces with an open-source observability platform. Achieve petabyte scale with 140x lower storage costs and high performance.
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Lightning-fast, typo-tolerant search engine for all
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27,100Last commit
2 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Open-source search solution offering blazing speed, typo tolerance, and effortless scalability for developers and businesses.
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Build resilient applications with durable execution workflows
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24,255Last commit
11 hours agoLicense
MIT
Open source platform that eliminates infrastructure complexity by handling failures, network issues, and long-running processes to ensure reliable workflow execution
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Python-native workflow orchestration for data and ML teams
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24,133Last commit
15 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Orchestrate data pipelines, ML jobs, and agent workflows in plain Python with automatic retries, scheduling, and a unified UI for every run across your infrastructure.
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Openlane – Open-source, developer-first platform for automated compliance, risk management, and built-in Trust Center.
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