homebutler
Active·★ 156·MIT·Updated 2026-05-10
★ Trending★ Observability★ LLM Infra
🏠 Manage your homelab from chat. Single binary, zero dependencies.
HomeButler is a single-binary CLI and MCP server designed for managing homelabs, allowing users to monitor servers, control Docker, and perform network tasks from AI tools or the command line. It acts as a robust tool layer in an AI ChatOps stack, emphasizing conversational interaction over traditional dashboards.
#homelab management#AI ChatOps#server monitoring#Docker control#CLI tool#GoLang#Wake-on-LAN#network scanner
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Features
01Web Dashboard for monitoring via browser.
02Terminal User Interface (TUI) Dashboard for real-time monitoring.
03Multi-server management via SSH.
04Native integration with AI ChatOps tools and MCP clients.
05Comprehensive server control including system status, Docker, Wake-on-LAN, and network scanning.
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Compatibility
Go
Built with
Verified via docs
Linux
OS
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macOS
OS
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AI Agents (MCP)
Integration
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Docker
Control
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SSH
Protocol
Verified via docs
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Quick start
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$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Higangssh/homebutler/main/install.sh | sh
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Use cases
↳Managing homelab infrastructure using natural language with AI agents.
↳Automated diagnosis and resolution of server issues (e.g., disk full) through chat.
↳Unified monitoring and control of multiple local and remote servers from a single interface.
↳Direct command-line interaction for quick status checks and actions without AI.
↳Deploying and managing servers in air-gapped or offline environments.
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- LLane ZhangMay 25, 2026
Chat-based management reduces the need to remember specific commands.
- Blake ChenMay 23, 2026
Good for homelabbers who want conversational infrastructure management.
- CCameron BrownApr 23, 2026
Single binary homelab management from chat — no dependencies, just works.
- SSage MartinezApr 8, 2026
Zero-dependency single binary is the right design for homelab use.