The self-hosted app store for your hardware.
Find popular server apps in one place and install them with a single command. Yantr runs alongside your existing OS — no re-imaging and no vendor lock-in.
One command. Zero host dependencies.
docker run -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock ghcr.io/besoeasy/yantr
Runs on localhost:5252
How do I install Docker? →Features
A robust set of built-in capabilities to run apps effortlessly.
App Catalog
From AI models and media servers to password managers and note-taking tools — browse, pick, deploy.
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.
Community
A random selection from the Yantr GitHub community.
System Requirements
Yantr is a small Node.js daemon talking to Docker — no Kubernetes, no agent fleet, no rewritten OS. If Docker runs on your hardware, Yantr does too.
500MB
RAM to start
1core
x86_64 or ARM64
20.10+
Docker Engine
A spare laptop, a Raspberry Pi 4, an old NUC, or a $5 VPS. Plenty for a dashboard and a handful of small apps.
Runs media, AI, sync, and dev workloads side by side without thinking about it. The sweet spot for most users.
Known to run on
Remote Access
The hard part of self-hosting isn't running the app — it's reaching it safely. Yantr ships the three pieces most homelabs stitch together by hand: a private mesh, a public tunnel, and one auth edge in front of everything.
A private encrypted network between your devices and your server. Apps stay invisible to the public internet but feel local on your laptop and phone.
Replaces
VPN servers · port forwarding · dynamic DNS
Outbound-only tunnel that publishes a single service to the open internet — with TLS, DDoS protection, and CGNAT support — without opening one router port.
Replaces
Reverse proxy babysitting · cert renewals · a rented VPS
One login wall and HTTPS layer in front of every app — including the ones that were never designed to face the open internet.
Replaces
Per-app auth glue · weak built-in logins · scattered SSL setup
0
router ports opened for private access
1
place to enforce auth and TLS for every app
3
tools, installed and wired together by Yantr
Unlimited Linux Boxes
Deploy a clean SSH-ready Linux environment for tests, debugging, or short-lived tasks — created in one click and disposable by design.
Choose Debian or Alpine and start an SSH session instantly.
Mapped SSH port is the primary access method; works locally or via Tailscale.
Tear down when finished — no long‑lived machines to maintain.
Publish extra services later with standard Docker port mappings.
Replace XXXX with the mapped SSH port. Works locally, over Tailscale, or using Yantr's remote‑access stack.
Quick answers about safety, compatibility, and day-to-day use.
No. Yantr runs on top of your existing Linux, macOS, or Windows setup using Docker. Your host OS remains unchanged.
Yantr applies Docker changes atomically: every step succeeds together, or nothing is changed. That reduces broken deployments and partial updates.
Not much. Yantr handles app installation, updates, and compose management through a simple interface while still using standard Docker under the hood.
Your app data stays in standard Docker volumes on your own machine or server. This makes backup and migration straightforward.
Yes. Yantr is local-first, and you can securely expose apps with tools like Tailscale or Cloudflare Tunnel when you need remote access.
Yes. Yantr is open source under the MIT license, so you can use, inspect, and self-host it without subscription lock-in.