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lesspass

lesspass is an open-source self-hosted project by lesspass (lesspass/lesspass on GitHub). It has 6,068 GitHub stars and 364 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

:key: stateless open source password manager

★ 6.1k stars⑂ 364 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

GitHub stars
6,068
Forks
364
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Self-Hosted
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Pick a service to reclaim

    Files, mail, passwords, media — start with one.

  2. Deploy it

    Docker Compose one-liners are the standard install.

  3. Point a domain at it

    Reverse proxy + free TLS certificates take minutes.

  4. Back it up

    Automated backups to a second disk or offsite.

// features

Why people love it

Privacy-first

Local processing and no forced telemetry keep your work yours.

Self-hosted by design

Runs on your own server — your data never has to leave your infrastructure.

Family friendly

Share with the household, not the cloud.

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.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/lesspass/lesspass.git
    cd lesspass
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. 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 lesspass?

It is an open-source project at lesspass/lesspass with 364 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is lesspass free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 — free to use, but derivative works must stay open.

Can non-technical family use it?

Yes — the apps look and feel like the SaaS versions.

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.

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