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appwrite
appwrite is an open-source self-hosted project by appwrite (appwrite/appwrite on GitHub). It has 57,554 GitHub stars and 5,757 forks, is released under the BSD-3-Clause license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.
Appwrite® - complete cloud infrastructure for your web, mobile and AI apps. Including Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, Hosting, Realtime and more
★ 57.6k stars⑂ 5.8k forksBSD-3-Clauseupdated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- appwrite/appwrite
- GitHub stars
- 57,554
- Forks
- 5,757
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Last updated on GitHub
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Pick a service to reclaim
Files, mail, passwords, media — start with one.
- Deploy it
Docker Compose one-liners are the standard install.
- Point a domain at it
Reverse proxy + free TLS certificates take minutes.
- Back it up
Automated backups to a second disk or offsite.
// features
Why people love it
Docker-ready
Ships with container support, so you can run it with a single compose file and predictable dependencies.
Modern web UI
A polished React interface makes the power approachable without touching code.
Backups built in
Snapshots and export keep you safe.
Community hardened
Years of production use by thousands of homelabs.
Offline resilient
Works on your LAN even when the internet dies.
Private by default
No accounts with data brokers required.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite.git cd appwrite - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Replace Google Drive with private file sync.
- Self-host passwords for the family.
- Run your own media and photo cloud.
- Host mail, calendars, and kanban.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains appwrite?
It is an open-source project at appwrite/appwrite with 5,757 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is appwrite free for commercial use?
Licensed under BSD-3-Clause — check the repo for commercial-use terms.
What about backups?
Non-negotiable: automate offsite backups from day one.
Is it secure?
Keep it updated, use strong passwords, and expose only what you need.
What hardware do I need?
A Raspberry Pi 5 or old laptop handles most of these.
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