Homer

Homer is an open-source, self-hosted dashboard that brings together all your server services into one beautiful homepage. Built as a static Vue.js application served by lighttpd, Homer doesn't need a database or a complex backend — just a YAML configuration file. With over 9,000 GitHub stars, it has become one of the most popular starting points for homelab and self-hosted server portals worldwide.

Common Use Cases

Homelab enthusiasts use Homer as a central launchpad linking to all their self-hosted applications — from Nextcloud and Jellyfin to Gitea and Grafana — without hunting for URLs. System administrators deploy Homer as an internal intranet portal to give teams quick access to internal tools and dashboards from a single bookmark. Developers running multiple Docker-based services use Homer to provide a unified entry point across all environments. Families share Homer as a homepage for media servers, smart home UIs, and shared utilities accessible from any device in the household.

Key Features

• YAML-based configuration with no database needed — just edit one file, then refresh to see changes
• Smart service cards showing live status and dynamic content for popular self-hosted apps
• Fuzzy search with keyboard shortcuts for instant service discovery and navigation
• Progressive Web App (PWA) support for installing the dashboard on mobile and desktop devices
• Multi-page support for organizing services across multiple themed sections
• Community themes including Catppuccin, Dracula, and more with full CSS override support
• Minimal resource usage — it serves static files from an Alpine-based container under 10 MB
• Automatic example configuration generation via INIT_ASSETS for fast first-run setup

Why deploy Homer on Hostinger VPS

A VPS provides Homer with a permanent, reliable URL that your entire team or household can bookmark and access from anywhere. Since Homer runs entirely as a static file server, it puts virtually no load on the VPS, leaving all resources free for your other applications. Deploying Homer on Hostinger VPS with Traefik means it's reachable over HTTPS with automatic SSL — no need for manual certificate management. You keep full control over configuration, themes, and icons, with no vendor lock-in, no subscription fees, and no usage limits.