Git & Code Hosting
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Gitea
Lightweight GitHub alternative. Single Go binary, ~50 MB RAM idle, includes git hosting, issues, PRs, CI webhooks, wiki, packages, and built-in SSH server. Your own private GitHub.
~50 MB RAMGoDockerMust-Have
docker run -d --name gitea -p 3000:3000 -p 2222:22 \
-v gitea-data:/data gitea/gitea:latest
# Access at http://your-ip:3000
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Forgejo (Gitea Fork)
Community-driven fork of Gitea with ActivityPub federation, better CI, and stronger focus on FOSS. Same lightweight footprint, more features for open-source communities.
~50 MB RAMGoDocker
docker run -d --name forgejo -p 3000:3000 \
codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo:latest
Web Servers & Reverse Proxies
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Caddy
The web server that makes HTTPS automatic. Single binary, automatic Let's Encrypt certificates, reverse proxy, file server, ~10 MB RAM. Write a 3-line Caddyfile and you're done.
~10 MB RAMGoEasyMust-Have
apt install -y debian-keyring debian-archive-keyring apt-transport-https
curl -1sLf 'https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/caddy/stable/gpg.key' | gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/caddy-stable-archive-keyring.gpg
apt install caddy
# Caddyfile: mysite.com { reverse_proxy localhost:8080 }
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Nginx
The battle-tested workhorse. Reverse proxy, load balancer, static file server, caching. ~5 MB base RAM. Configure it once, forget about it forever.
~5 MB RAMCEasy
apt install nginx
systemctl enable --now nginx
CI/CD & Automation
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Woodpecker CI
Lightweight CI/CD that runs as a single binary + Docker agent. Uses YAML pipelines, integrates with Gitea/GitHub. ~30 MB RAM for the server. Your own Jenkins without the bloat.
~30 MB RAMGoDocker
docker compose up -d
# Integrates with Gitea via OAuth2
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n8n (Workflow Automation)
Self-hosted Zapier alternative. Visual workflow builder with 300+ integrations. Connect APIs, webhooks, databases, and services with drag-and-drop. ~100 MB RAM.
~100 MB RAMNode.jsDocker
docker run -d --name n8n -p 5678:5678 \
-v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n n8nio/n8n
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Huginn (Agents)
Create agents that monitor and act on your behalf. Scrape websites, watch RSS feeds, send notifications, trigger webhooks. Your own IFTTT that you fully control. ~150 MB RAM.
~150 MB RAMRubyDocker
docker run -d --name huginn -p 3000:3000 \
ghcr.io/huginn/huginn
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changedetection.io
Monitor websites for changes and get notified. Track price drops, news updates, stock alerts, or any webpage. Visual selector, JSON API, screenshot diffs. ~50 MB RAM.
~50 MB RAMPythonDocker
docker run -d --name changedetection -p 5000:5000 \
ghcr.io/dgtlmoon/changedetection.io
Monitoring & Logging
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Netdata
Real-time performance monitoring with beautiful dashboards. Zero configuration, auto-detects everything. CPU, RAM, disk, network, Docker containers, and 800+ integrations. ~50 MB RAM.
~50 MB RAMCOne-LinerMust-Have
bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh) --dont-wait
# Dashboard at http://your-ip:19999
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Uptime Kuma
Beautiful uptime monitoring tool. Monitor HTTP(s), TCP, DNS, Docker, and more. Slack/Discord/Telegram notifications. ~30 MB RAM. The prettiest status page you'll ever see.
~30 MB RAMNode.jsDockerMust-Have
docker run -d --name uptime-kuma -p 3001:3001 \
-v uptime-kuma:/app/data louislam/uptime-kuma
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GoAccess (Log Analyzer)
Real-time web log analyzer that runs in terminal or generates HTML reports. Analyze nginx/apache logs instantly. ~5 MB RAM. Beautiful terminal UI with live updates.
~5 MB RAMCEasy
apt install goaccess
goaccess /var/log/nginx/access.log --log-format=COMBINED
Paste & File Sharing
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Hastebin / PrivateBin
Self-hosted pastebin with client-side encryption. PrivateBin stores zero knowledge on the server. Burn-after-reading, password protection, syntax highlighting. ~10 MB RAM.
~10 MB RAMPHP/JSDocker
docker run -d --name privatebin -p 8080:80 privatebin/nginx-fpm-alpine
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Lufi (Encrypted File Sharing)
Encrypted file sharing. Files are encrypted client-side before upload. Set expiration dates, download limits, and passwords. Your own WeTransfer that actually respects privacy.
~30 MB RAMPerlDocker
docker run -d --name lufi -p 8181:8181 lucasgreff/lufi
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MicroBin
Tiny, self-contained pastebin and file server written in Rust. Single binary, no database, ~5 MB RAM. Supports URLs, file uploads, raw serving, and expiration. Minimalist perfection.
~5 MB RAMRustOne Binary
docker run -d --name microbin -p 8080:8080 \
-v microbin-data:/app/pasta databros/microbin
URL Shortener
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Shlink
Self-hosted URL shortener with REST API, QR codes, visit stats, geo-tracking, and multi-domain support. ~30 MB RAM. Your own bit.ly with full analytics.
~30 MB RAMPHPDocker
docker run -d --name shlink -p 8080:8080 \
-e DEFAULT_DOMAIN=s.example.com shlinkio/shlink
Pro Tip: Docker Compose Everything
Put all your services in a single docker-compose.yml. One `docker compose up -d` to rule them all. Back up that file and your volume mounts - that's your entire server config.