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.
No-code database and app builder you can self-host
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5,637Last commit
9 hours 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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Visual workflow automation with code flexibility and AI agents
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201,192Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Build automated workflows connecting 500+ apps, write custom code, and deploy AI agents with full visibility into every decision. Self-hostable or cloud.
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Self-hosted photo and video backup for your own server
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111,725Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Back up, organize, search, and browse your personal photo and video library on your own server, with no third-party cloud access.
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Self-hosted uptime monitoring with a clean dashboard
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90,353Last commit
1 day 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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77,843Last commit
7 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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76,308Last commit
7 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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80,229Last commit
8 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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60,758Last commit
10 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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65,753Last commit
10 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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64,592Last commit
12 hours 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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59,015Last commit
6 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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A full desktop environment that runs in your browser
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43,106Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Puter is a cloud-based desktop OS you run in the browser, with built-in apps, file storage, and support for hosting web apps and sites.
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Free database manager for SQL databases and beyond
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51,476Last commit
7 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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Effortlessly organize your digital documents
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44,412Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
A powerful open-source solution for managing, organizing, and searching your digital documents with ease and efficiency.
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High-performance vector database for GenAI applications
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45,698Last commit
9 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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Design database diagrams and generate SQL scripts instantly
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39,162Last commit
3 days 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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Effortless deployment and management for any VPS
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36,718Last 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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Manage Linux servers with ease through a modern web interface
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36,575Last commit
14 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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Scale-out SQL database for real-time analytics
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40,449Last commit
8 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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Real-time error tracking and performance monitoring
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44,575Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Detect, diagnose, and resolve software issues quickly with powerful error tracking, performance monitoring, and release management.
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Your personal distributed filesystem
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38,794Last commit
22 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.
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Secure cloud collaboration platform for organizations
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36,479Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.
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Zero-config VPN with WireGuard for secure networking
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35,357Last commit
7 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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Simple, fast, and secure push notifications for all
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33,617Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A lightweight, open-source solution for sending real-time notifications to your devices, with end-to-end encryption and no sign-up required.
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Open-source observability platform for cloud-native apps
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31,881Last commit
7 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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35,534Last commit
3 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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Fast, scalable vector database for AI applications
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34,062Last commit
10 hours 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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Advanced vulnerability detection and management platform
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30,602Last commit
3 days agoLicense
MIT
Monitor infrastructure for exploitable vulnerabilities with real-time detection, automated workflows, and zero false positives.
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Open-source vector database for AI search and retrieval
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29,086Last commit
7 hours 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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Open source infrastructure as code tool
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29,836Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
MPL-2.0
A community-driven, truly open-source fork of Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure through code.
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Transform natural language into SQL queries with AI
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27,982Last commit
16 hours 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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Blazing-fast in-memory data store for modern applications
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31,012Last commit
7 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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Secure, private photo storage and sharing solution
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28,417Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.
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Purpose-built time series database for real-time systems
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31,705Last commit
1 day 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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Your personal cloud OS for simple, elegant home servers
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37,098Last commit
1 year 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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Declarative workflow orchestration for data, AI, and infra
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27,853Last commit
7 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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High-performance object storage designed for AI workloads
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61,387Last commit
4 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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Zero Trust networking with WireGuard-based secure connectivity
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28,515Last commit
8 hours 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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Time-series database and historian for industrial data
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25,068Last commit
4 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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Zero trust network access that's better than VPN
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22,383Last commit
9 hours 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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Lightning-fast, typo-tolerant search engine for all
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26,452Last 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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Infrastructure as code in your favorite language
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25,587Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Pulumi enables developers to define and manage cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages instead of domain-specific languages.
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Docmost – Open-source wiki software with real-time collaboration, diagrams, AI, SSO, RBAC permissions and more.
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