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   / / / /  ____    ____ ___   ___           / /   ____ _   / /_
  / /_/ /  / __ \  / __ `__ \ / _ \         / /   / __ `/  / __ \
 / __  /  / /_/ / / / / / / //  __/        / /___/ /_/ /  / /_/ /
/_/ /_/   \____/ /_/ /_/ /_/ \___/        /_____/\__,_/  /_.___/

~ Where the error codes are made up and uptime doesn't matter ~

There are many like it but this home lab is YOURS! Go ahead, break production. Who's going to be upset, your boss? Oh wait, in your home lab, that's you! ¯\(ツ)/¯

Starting a home lab can feel daunting but it doesn't have to be. Especially with the rise in popularity of containerized applications, you can host several services on your network with little-to-no setup!

This repository is a way for me to share my favorite services as well as some common settings that I like for each of them. I will do my best to "include batteries" where I can. That said, be sure to check for a DOCS.md file in the root of each service's folder. I'll note any manual install steps, dependencies, configuration considerations, and other general notes in these files.

A CYA note for me: I make no promises, hold no responsiblity, and say no prayers for your envirnment. Backup your stuff and vet the services on your own. Basically, have fun and play safe because I won't be there to bail you out when you get an ouchie.

Whew, now that that is out of the way... this is going to be FUN!

If you're totally new to the home lab scene, I suggest you start with the following services:

• ⛔ PiHole - a network-wide add blocker (and DNS resolver)
• 💬 Ollama + Open Web UI - a privately hosted Chat GPT alternative
• 📄 Blog + Cloudflare Tunnel - host your blog on your own hardware