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🏠 Manage your homelab from chat. Single binary, zero dependencies.

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I replaced Portainer and btop with a single Go binary for my homelab

by swq115·Mar 4, 2026·3 points·2 comments
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ChatOps stack layer: Docker, monitoring, WOL, network scan—one binary, zero dependencies.

Strengths
  • •True zero-dependency single binary (Go) ships CLI, MCP, and Web UI in one—eliminates Portainer/btop dual-tool friction.
  • •Genuinely well-scoped: doesn't try to be an AI agent, just the tool layer—lets you use any chat (Telegram, Slack, Claude Desktop, terminal).
  • •Three interfaces (CLI/MCP/Web) from one core means real flexibility for different workflows and automation layers.
Weaknesses
  • •Homelab niche limits appeal; enterprise features (RBAC, audit logs, HA) missing and likely deprioritized.
  • •Documentation is minimal—GitHub README doesn't explain network scanning, WOL configuration, or SSH remote control setup clearly.
Target Audience

Homelab operators, DevOps engineers, systems administrators who want ChatOps without dedicated infrastructure.

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