Homelab App Store · Docker-powered

YANTR

The self-hosted app store for your hardware.

Discover leading server apps in one place. Install with one command. No OS replacement, no lock-in — running on your existing machine in under a minute.

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Install via Docker

One command. Zero host dependencies.

Linux macOS WSL2 ARM
docker run -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock ghcr.io/besoeasy/yantr
RUns On localhost:5252 How to install Docker? →

Features

Everything you need to self-host

A robust set of built-in capabilities to run apps effortlessly.

App Catalog

Popular server apps, one command away

From AI models and media servers to password managers and note-taking tools — browse, pick, deploy.

Browse the full catalog
How We Compare

Yantr vs the alternatives

Other tools ask you to replace your OS or buy specific hardware. Yantr works on what you already have — no re-imaging, no lock-in.

Feature YANTR App Store YunoHost OS-level UmbrelOS Hardware-tied StartOS Custom OS Portainer Docker UI
Runs on your existing OS ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
No OS replacement required ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓
Works on any existing hardware ✓ ✓ ✓ limited ✓
Standard Docker Compose apps ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ partial
Curated app catalog (popular server apps) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Deploy in under a minute ✓ 20–40 min flash + boot flash + boot ✓
No platform lock-in ✓ OS tied HW tied OS tied ✓
Open source ✓ ✓ partial ✓ CE only
Funding model bootstrapped nonprofit VC-backed VC-backed commercial
Ships latest app versions ✓ varies varies varies ✓
Clean app removal ✓ partial partial partial ✓
Temporary / ephemeral installs ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗
Idle RAM usage ~67 MB ~300 MB+ ~500 MB+ ~400 MB+ ~150 MB+

Based on publicly available documentation as of early 2026. Details may change.

See it in action

Yantr Interface

Community

Built by open source contributors

A random selection from the Yantr GitHub community.

View all contributors on GitHub

System Requirements

Yantr is lightweight enough to run almost anywhere Docker can run.

You do not need a dedicated server rack or expensive hardware. Yantr is designed to run on modest machines, while still scaling up cleanly when you want to host more apps or heavier workloads.

500 MB

minimum RAM

1

CPU core to start

20.10+

Docker Engine

Start here

Minimum

Gets Yantr running
OS Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL2
CPU 1 core on x86_64 or ARM64
RAM 500 MB
Software Docker Engine 20.10+

Best experience

Recommended

Comfortable headroom
OS Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+
CPU 4+ cores
RAM 2 GB
Storage SSD or NVMe

What this means

You can start on the hardware you already own.

Yantr does not demand a dedicated appliance. A spare mini PC, an old workstation, or a modest VPS is enough to get going.

Why this matters

The barrier to self-hosting should be curiosity, not hardware budget.

Low requirements mean you can experiment early, scale later, and avoid the usual trap of overbuilding before you even know what apps you want to run.

Remote Access

Make self-hosting reachable without making it fragile.

The hard part is not running the app — it’s reaching it safely from outside your home network. Yantr bundles the three pieces most homelabs miss: private access, public ingress, and an auth layer in front of everything.

🔒

Tailscale

Private access — reach your apps from your own devices without exposing them publicly.

☁️

Cloudflare Tunnel

Public ingress — publish a service securely without opening ports or renting a VPS.

🛡️

Caddy Auth Proxy

Protection layer — put a login wall and HTTPS in front of apps never designed for the open internet.

📊

Quick facts

3

tools, one access story

0

private-access ports exposed

1

shared auth edge

What this replaces

Port forwarding Dynamic DNS Reverse proxy babysitting Manual SSL renewals One-off VPN servers

Private access

Reach your homelab like it lives on your own LAN.

Tailscale

Instead of exposing services publicly, create a private encrypted network between your laptop, phone, and server. The service stays private, but still feels local.

Private access

    Why it matters

      Best for

        Outcome

        You stop treating remote access like ad-hoc infrastructure work.

        It becomes part of the product: installed, understandable, and safe by default.

        Private by default

        0

        ports you need to expose for private access

        Operationally simple

        1

        place to enforce auth and HTTPS

        3

        tools covering the full remote-access stack

        Learn more — Remote access

        Unlimited Linux Boxes

        Fresh Debian or Alpine shells, on demand.

        Deploy a clean SSH-ready Linux environment for tests, debugging, or short-lived tasks — created in one click and disposable by design.

        🐧

        One‑click deploy

        Choose Debian or Alpine and start an SSH session instantly.

        🔐

        SSH first

        Mapped SSH port is the primary access method; works locally or via Tailscale.

        🗑️

        Disposable

        Tear down when finished — no long‑lived machines to maintain.

        ⚙️

        Extendable

        Publish extra services later with standard Docker port mappings.

        ssh yantr@localhost -p XXXX

        Replace XXXX with the mapped SSH port. Works locally, over Tailscale, or using Yantr's remote‑access stack.

        Try it — Deploy a box

        Frequently Asked Questions

        Quick answers about safety, compatibility, and day-to-day use.

        Does Yantr replace my operating system?

        No. Yantr runs on top of your existing Linux, macOS, or Windows setup using Docker. Your host OS remains unchanged.

        Why use Yantr instead of manual Docker Compose?

        Yantr applies Docker changes atomically: every step succeeds together, or nothing is changed. That reduces broken deployments and partial updates.

        Do I need Docker experience to use Yantr?

        Not much. Yantr handles app installation, updates, and compose management through a simple interface while still using standard Docker under the hood.

        Where is my data stored?

        Your app data stays in standard Docker volumes on your own machine or server. This makes backup and migration straightforward.

        Can I access apps remotely?

        Yes. Yantr is local-first, and you can securely expose apps with tools like Tailscale or Cloudflare Tunnel when you need remote access.

        Is Yantr free and open source?

        Yes. Yantr is open source under the MIT license, so you can use, inspect, and self-host it without subscription lock-in.