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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.

Cloud-native framework for infrastructure from code
  • Stars


    2,017
  • Last commit


    8 months ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Nitric automates cloud infrastructure provisioning from your application code for AWS, GCP and Azure

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Open-source webhooks for seamless integrations
  • Stars


    1,491
  • Last commit


    5 days ago
  • License


    SSPL-1.0
Self-hosted webhook solution for effortless event-driven communication between applications, enhancing system interoperability and automation.

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Self-hosted uptime monitoring you own and control
  • Stars


    1,197
  • Last commit


    4 months ago
  • License


    MIT
Open-source uptime monitoring solution with real-time alerts, status pages, and comprehensive checks for websites, APIs, databases, and services.

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One self-hosted binary replaces Vercel, Sentry, and analytics tools
  • Stars


    806
  • Last commit


    3 hours ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Self-hosted platform for small dev teams combining deployments, error tracking, analytics, session replay, uptime monitoring, and managed databases in one dashboard.

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Self-hosted encrypted backups with 70+ cloud storage options
  • Stars


    840
  • Last commit


    20 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Free, open-source backup solution with end-to-end encryption. Self-hosted control, supports 70+ cloud providers, automated incremental backups, and zero vendor lock-in.

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Revolutionizing data processing with Compute Over Data
  • Stars


    872
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Bacalhau is an open-source platform for fast, cost-effective, and secure distributed computing, seamlessly integrating with Docker and WebAssembly workflows.
Simplify server management with an intuitive interface
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    748
  • Last commit


    2 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
A user-friendly, open-source control panel for effortless server administration, designed for both beginners and experts.

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Fast, minimal VPN built on modern cryptography
  • Stars


    721
  • Last commit


    5 months ago
  • License


    GPL-2.0
VPN protocol that runs inside the Linux kernel, using public-key cryptography to create encrypted tunnels across UDP with minimal configuration.

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Monitor, manage, and communicate service status effortlessly
  • Stars


    985
  • Last commit


    2 years ago
  • License


    MIT
A powerful open-source status page system for real-time incident tracking, maintenance updates, and transparent communication with users.

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S3-compatible object storage built with Swift
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    551
  • Last commit


    10 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Self-hostable, Apache 2.0-licensed object storage with S3 compatibility, a built-in web console, and horizontal scaling from single node to sharded cluster.

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Inspect, debug, and replay BullMQ queues visually
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    446
  • Last commit


    4 months ago
  • License


    MIT
Desktop app and embeddable dashboard for BullMQ that shows live queue metrics, job runs, FlowProducer graphs, and scheduler status without touching Redis directly.

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Real-time event tracking and response for tech products
  • Stars


    476
  • Last commit


    2 months ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Track critical events, receive instant notifications, and respond to product activities with customizable webhooks and action buttons

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AWS-compatible cloud APIs on infrastructure you control
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    289
  • Last commit


    4 hours ago
  • License


    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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Bring your own cloud storage, managed in one place
  • Stars


    371
  • Last commit


    11 months ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Firefiles turns S3 buckets and other cloud backends into a unified file manager with browser-based previews, multi-drive support, and a clean light/dark interface.

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Error tracking, performance, and uptime in one place
  • Stars


    165
  • Last commit


    14 hours ago
  • License


    MIT
Self-hostable error tracking platform compatible with Sentry SDKs. Tracks exceptions, monitors performance, checks uptime, and collects logs without the Sentry price tag.

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Secure, scalable chat server for modern applications
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    158
  • Last commit


    19 days ago
  • License


    GPL-3.0
Open source chat server with end-to-end encryption, clustering support, and comprehensive messaging features for building real-time communication apps

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Self-hosted uptime monitoring that runs on your hardware, not their servers
  • Stars


    75
  • Last commit


    1 month ago
  • License


    MIT
Deploy your own uptime and performance monitoring with HTTP/ICMP checks, multi-region probes, and custom status pages. MIT licensed, runs on minimal hardware.

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Self-hosted visual bug reporting with screenshot annotation
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    41
  • Last commit


    18 hours ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Embeds a lightweight widget into web apps so users can capture screenshots, annotate issues, and submit reports with console logs and browser metadata included.

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AI-powered root cause analysis for on-call alerts, self-hosted and air-gapped
  • Stars


    39
  • Last commit


    12 days ago
  • License


    Apache-2.0
Receive alerts from Grafana, Datadog, and Prometheus with AI-generated root cause analysis. Self-hosted on Kubernetes, fully air-gapped capable, Apache 2.0 licensed.

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Monitors websites and APIs, pages on-call, and publishes a status page
  • Stars


    34
  • Last commit


    2 days ago
  • License


    AGPL-3.0
Hosted uptime monitoring with multi-region checks, eight monitor types, on-call rotations, escalation policies, and public status pages for SaaS teams and agencies.

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Complete website health monitoring and security scanning
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    15
  • Last commit


    4 months ago
  • License


    Unknown
Monitor website uptime, detect security vulnerabilities, find broken links, and simulate user flows. Get instant alerts when issues arise. Free tier available.

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