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// selfhosted · besoeasy/yantr
yantr
yantr is an open-source self-hosted project by besoeasy (besoeasy/yantr on GitHub). It has 164 GitHub stars and 16 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.
A self-hosted homelab app store for rootless Podman.
💎 Hidden gem★ 164 stars⑂ 16 forksCustomupdated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- besoeasy/yantr
- GitHub stars
- 164
- Forks
- 16
- License
- Custom
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install yantr
Set it up on your Linux machine.
- Browse the catalog
Explore the app store of homelab apps.
- Deploy an app
Launch containers with a few clicks.
- Manage from the dashboard
Watch and control everything in one UI.
// features
Why people love it
App store UX
Browse and install homelab apps like a store.
Rootless Podman
Runs containers without root privileges.
Runs alongside your OS
No need to replace your system with an appliance.
Dashboard
One UI for deploying and managing apps.
Homelab focused
Catalog curated for home server use cases.
Custom license
Check the repo terms before commercial use.
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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/besoeasy/yantr.git cd yantr - 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
- Run a homelab app store at home.
- Deploy containers without Docker.
- Manage apps from one dashboard.
- Keep container hosting rootless and safe.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains yantr?
It is an open-source project at besoeasy/yantr with 16 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is yantr free for commercial use?
It uses a custom license — read the repo's terms before using it commercially.
Why Podman instead of Docker?
Rootless Podman runs containers without root, which is simpler and more secure for home servers.
Does it replace my OS?
No — it runs alongside your existing OS, not instead of it.
What apps are in the catalog?
Homelab staples — browse the built-in catalog after installing.
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