Use Case: Real Scenarios

Smart Use Cases for Smart People: Unlock the Power of HomeDock OS

Build smarter with HomeDock OS, the self-hosted solution for pros and businesses to run collaboration, automation, and private AI tools.

HomeDock OS is designed for those who want to build smarter. It's not just about running apps on your own server. It's about creating a reliable, private, and future-ready cloud that works exactly the way you need it to.

On this page, you'll discover real use cases that show how professionals, creators, and teams use HomeDock OS to get more done. From setting up private AI tools and automating workflows to hosting collaborative spaces and deploying powerful developer environments, it's all about turning your ideas into action, without giving up control.

For Media Lovers & Streamers

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Jellyfin • Ultimate Personal Media Streaming

Organize, stream, and enjoy your movies, TV, and music on any device with a private, feature-rich media server.

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Plex • Seamless Home Media Entertainment

Transform your media into a beautiful library. Enjoy movies, shows, and music on any screen, at home or on the go.

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Audiobookshelf • Personal Audiobook Library

Build your personal audiobook library, track progress, and listen on any device with a beautifully organized interface.
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Immich • Effortless Photo & Video Backup

Automatically upload and organize photos and videos. Relive memories with smart, private, and accessible management.
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Navidrome • Lightweight Music Streaming

Access your music anywhere with a fast, modern server. Keep your playlists, albums, and artists a click away.
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Emby • Smart Media Server for All Devices

Organize your movies, TV shows, and music. Stream instantly to any device with a sleek, intuitive interface.
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Airsonic Advanced • High-Fidelity Music Streaming

Stream your music with crystal-clear audio. Create playlists and enjoy a tailored listening experience for music lovers.
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Lychee • Elegant Photo Management

Showcase, organize, and share your photos with a stunning gallery experience designed for simplicity and style.

For Businesses & Professionals

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Nextcloud • Secure File Storage & Collaboration

Store, sync, and share files with powerful collaboration tools, calendar, and contacts. All with enterprise security.

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Vaultwarden • Private Password Management

Safeguard passwords with a robust, user-friendly manager that keeps your credentials securely under your control.

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DokuWiki • Effortless Knowledge Management

Document processes, share notes, and build searchable manuals with a fast, intuitive wiki for maximum productivity.
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ownCloud • Enterprise File Sync & Share

Empower teams to collaborate, share, and access files securely with a scalable cloud solution for businesses.
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Kimai • Professional Time Tracking

Boost productivity and manage projects by tracking work hours, generating reports, and analyzing team performance.
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Snipe-IT • Streamlined Asset Management

Track your organization’s hardware and software with a powerful, easy-to-use asset management system.

For Developers

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Code Server • Visual Studio Code Anywhere

Develop with VS Code in your browser. Bring your coding workspace to any device for seamless remote development.

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n8n • Powerful Workflow Automation

Automate tasks, connect your favorite apps, and build complex workflows visually to supercharge your productivity.

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Wiki.js • Modern Knowledge Base Platform

Empower your team with a fast, extensible wiki that supports rich content, collaboration, and permissions.
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HedgeDoc • Real-Time Collaborative Notes

Collaborate on markdown notes in real-time. Share ideas instantly and keep your documentation organized.
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WordPress • Dynamic Website & Blog Platform

Publish blogs or business sites with the world's most popular CMS, offering endless customization and plugins.
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OpenVSCode Server • Remote Coding Simplified

Access a cloud-powered VS Code environment from anywhere, enabling agile development and project collaboration.

For System Admins & Self-Hosting Enthusiasts

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Heimdall • Smart Service Dashboard

Unify your apps and tools on a stunning dashboard. Launch and manage everything from a single, organized homepage.

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Portainer • Effortless Docker Management

Take control of your containers, images, and volumes with an intuitive web UI for beginners and advanced users.

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Pi-hole • Network-Wide Ad Blocking

Block ads and trackers on your entire network. Protect all your devices, boost privacy, and speed up browsing.
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Duplicati • Secure Encrypted Backups

Safeguard files with automated, encrypted backups to local or remote storage, ensuring easy and reliable restores.
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Fail2Ban • Automated Intrusion Defense

Shield servers from brute-force attacks by monitoring logs and blocking malicious IPs to keep your infrastructure safe.
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Netdata • Real-Time System Monitoring

Get instant insights into your system's health with live metrics, dashboards, and smart alerts for all devices.
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Nginx Proxy Manager • Easy Reverse Proxy

Manage Nginx proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and redirections with a user-friendly, point-and-click interface.
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OpenSSH Server • Secure Remote Connections

Remotely manage servers and devices with industry-standard SSH for encrypted and reliable access from anywhere.

For Designers & Creators

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Draw.io • Intuitive Diagram & Flowchart Maker

Design professional flowcharts, mind maps, and network diagrams with an easy-to-use tool to visualize ideas.

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GIMP • Free and Professional Image Editing

Create stunning designs, retouch photos, and produce digital art with this trusted and powerful open-source tool.

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Inkscape • Advanced Vector Graphics Design

Craft logos, illustrations, and scalable artwork with a feature-rich vector editor loved by designers worldwide.
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Blender • Complete 3D Creation Suite

Bring creative visions to life with powerful modeling, animation, and rendering tools trusted by professionals.
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Darktable • Professional Photo Workflow

Process and enhance RAW images, organize photo shoots, and achieve stunning results with advanced editing tools.
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Kdenlive • Creative Video Editing Studio

Edit and produce high-quality videos with a robust timeline, effects, and transitions. Perfect for all creators.

For Privacy & Security

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Ollama GPT • Private AI Model Playground

Run AI models like LLaMA and Mistral on your own infrastructure for private, intelligent chat and generation.

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Remmina • Versatile Remote Desktop Access

Connect to remote desktops and servers via RDP, VNC, SSH, and more from one unified, secure interface.
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WireGuard • Fast and Secure VPN Connectivity

Establish fast, encrypted VPN tunnels to protect online activity, connect remote teams, and access your network.
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KeePassXC • Advanced Password Vault

Safely store and organize passwords and credentials in an encrypted, offline vault for total peace of mind.

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