YANTR
The self-hosted app store for your hardware.
Browse 100+ open-source apps. Install with one command. No OS replacement, no lock-in — running on your existing machine in under a minute.
docker run -d --name yantr \
-p 80:5252 -p 443:5252 \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
-v /var/lib/docker/volumes:/var/lib/docker/volumes \
--restart unless-stopped \
ghcr.io/besoeasy/yantr
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App Catalog
100+ apps, one command away
From AI models and media servers to password managers and note-taking tools — browse, pick, deploy.
Architecture
How Yantr Works
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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 (100+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 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
Community
Built by open source contributors
A random selection from the Yantr GitHub community.
System Requirements
Yantr is lightweight and runs almost anywhere Docker can run.
Minimum
- OS Linux, macOS, or Windows (WSL2)
- CPU 1 Core (x86_64 or ARM64)
- RAM 500 MB
- Software Docker Engine 20.10+
Recommended
- OS Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+
- CPU 4+ Cores
- RAM 2 GB
- Storage SSD / NVMe
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.