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Palmr
Palmr is an open-source self-hosted project by kyantech (kyantech/Palmr on GitHub). It has 2,397 GitHub stars and 109 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.
🌴 Palmr. is an open-source file-sharing platform focused on privacy and security. It enables users to upload, manage, and share files with features like pass…
★ 2.4k stars⑂ 109 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- kyantech/Palmr
- GitHub stars
- 2,397
- Forks
- 109
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 2 October 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- GitHub repo
// 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
Self-hosted by design
Runs on your own server — your data never has to leave your infrastructure.
Type-safe codebase
Written in TypeScript, which means fewer runtime surprises and easier contributions.
Own your data
No scanning, no ads, no training on your files.
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.
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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/kyantech/Palmr.git cd Palmr - 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 Palmr?
It is an open-source project at kyantech/Palmr with 109 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is Palmr free for commercial use?
Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.
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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