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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/SurceBeats on 2025-07-02 17:25:56+00:00.
Hey r/selfhosted,
We’ve built something we wish had existed when we started, a full self-hosted cloud OS with encrypted storage, Docker-based, clean UI, and now also available as a native desktop app for Windows and macOS.
It runs a local server with zero-knowledge encrypted storage (we call it Drop Zone), auto SSL if available, visual Docker app management, and self-updates directly from GitHub. You can run it on a Raspberry Pi, a Linux VPS, your latest Windows laptop or even the newest MacBook Air M4.
The desktop app handles everything under the hood using WSL2 (Windows) or Lima (macOS), but feels native, most fo the apps launched feel like they belong to the underlying system itself.
Core features:
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Encrypted zero-knowledge file storage (AES‑256 GCM)
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Client-side login encryption for non-SSL environments (RSA 4096)
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Auto SSL via "/DATA/SSLCerts"
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Shield Mode for brute-force protection
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One-click GitHub-based updates
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Visual UI for Docker app management
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Seamless access on your local network from homedock.local
HomeDock OS Desktop in action:
Installation on macOS
Launching HomeDock OS:
Login and Dashboard Access
System Logs, Encrypted Storage & Settings:
Accessing system logs, encrypted storage and settings
GitHub: https://github.com/BansheeTech/HomeDockOS
Documentation: https://docs.homedock.cloud/
Would love your feedback, especially if you try the Desktop version :)
