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.

The short version

01Stream your movies, music and photos.
02Share files and passwords with your team.
03Code in the browser and automate your work.
04Watch, protect and back up your server.
05Draw, edit photos, model in 3D and cut video.
06Private AI, VPN and password vaults.

01 · Who it's for

Real Use Cases for Every Kind of Builder

In short

HomeDock OS is for people who want to build smarter.
Your own private cloud, set up your way.
Real examples for pros, creators and teams.

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.

02 · Media

For Media Lovers & Streamers

In short

Your own Netflix for movies and TV.
Your music and audiobooks, on every device.
Photos backed up and sorted for you.

Jellyfin

JellyfinHomeFavorites

My Media

Movies

Shows

Music

Books

Continue Watching

Pioneer One

S1:E1 · Earthfall

Metropolis

1927

The General

1926

His Girl Friday

1940

Latest Movies ›

Night of the Living Dead

Plan 9 from Outer Space

The Great Train Robbery

Sita Sings the Blues

Big Buck Bunny

Sintel

Tears of Steel

Jellyfin

jellyfin.homedock.local

Verified

Midnight DriveNeon Coast · Navidrome

2:243:51

Jellyfin • Ultimate Personal Media Streaming

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

Get Jellyfin

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.

Get Plex

Up next for your library6 apps

1
Audiobookshelf • Personal Audiobook Library
Build your personal audiobook library, track progress, and listen on any device with a beautifully organized interface.
Get Audiobookshelf
2
Immich • Effortless Photo & Video Backup
Automatically upload and organize photos and videos. Relive memories with smart, private, and accessible management.
Get Immich
3
Navidrome • Lightweight Music Streaming
Access your music anywhere with a fast, modern server. Keep your playlists, albums, and artists a click away.
Get Navidrome
4
Emby • Smart Media Server for All Devices
Organize your movies, TV shows, and music. Stream instantly to any device with a sleek, intuitive interface.
Get Emby
5
Airsonic Advanced • High-Fidelity Music Streaming
Stream your music with crystal-clear audio. Create playlists and enjoy a tailored listening experience for music lovers.
Get Airsonic Advanced
6
Lychee • Elegant Photo Management
Showcase, organize, and share your photos with a stunning gallery experience designed for simplicity and style.
Get Lychee

03 · Business

For Businesses & Professionals

In short

Store and share company files safely.
Keep the team's passwords in one vault.
Track hours, notes and company gear.

Nextcloud

All filesRecentSharedFavoritesEncrypted

Files Company Clients

ContractsInvoices 2025BrandingPDFProposal.pdfXLSXBudget.xlsxDOCXHandbook.docxJPGTeam.jpgMDRoadmap.md

48 GB of 2 TB used · synced on 6 devices

Nextcloud

cloud.company.com

Verified

Team vault128 items · end-to-end encrypted

Company emailanna@company.com••••••
Online storeadmin••••••
Domain registrarit@company.com••••••

Nextcloud • Secure File Storage & Collaboration

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

Get Nextcloud

Nextcloud

Locked

Vaultwarden • Private Password Management

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

Get Vaultwarden

Company email••••••••••••Strong password · 2FA on

DokuWiki • Effortless Knowledge Management

Document processes, share notes, and build searchable manuals with a fast, intuitive wiki for maximum productivity.

Get DokuWiki

ownCloud • Enterprise File Sync & Share

Empower teams to collaborate, share, and access files securely with a scalable cloud solution for businesses.

Get ownCloud

Kimai • Professional Time Tracking

Boost productivity and manage projects by tracking work hours, generating reports, and analyzing team performance.

Get Kimai

Snipe-IT • Streamlined Asset Management

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

Get Snipe-IT

04 · Developers

For Developers

In short

VS Code in your browser, from any device.
Connect your apps and automate tasks.
Wikis, notes and websites, all in one place.

Code Server

EXPLORER

CODE-SERVER

.github
.tours
assets
ci
docs
lib
patches
src
test
typings
◆.dockerignore
⚙.editorconfig
◉.eslintrc.yaml
◆.gitattributes
◆.gitignore
◆.gitmodules
◆.node-version
◆.nvmrc
◆.prettierignore
!.prettierrc.yaml
ⓘCHANGELOG.md
◆flake.lock
◆flake.nix
$install.sh
♟LICENSE
{}package.json
{}renovate.json
≡ThirdPartyNotices.txt
TStsconfig.json
◆yarn.lock

$install.sh

1#!/bin/sh

2set -eu

4# code-server's automatic install script.

5# See https://coder.com/docs/code-server/latest/install

7usage() {

8 arg0="$0"

9 if [ "$0" = sh ]; then

10 arg0="curl -fsSL https://code-server.dev/install.sh | sh -s --"

11 else

12 not_curl_usage="The latest script is available at https://code-server.dev/install.sh"

13 fi

15 cath << EOF

16Installs code-server.

17It tries to use the system package manager if possible.

18After successful installation it explains how to start using code-server.

20Pass in user@host to install code-server on user@host over ssh.

21The remote host must have internet access.

22${not_curl_usage-}

23Usage:

25 $arg0 [--dry-run] [--version X.X.X] [--edge] [--method detect] \

26 [--prefix ~/.local] [--rsh ssh] [user@host]

28 --dry-run

29 Echo the commands for the install process without running them.

31 --version X.X.X

32 Install a specific version instead of the latest.

34 --edge

35 Install the latest edge version instead of the latest stable version.

37 --method [detect | standalone]

Code Server

code.homedock.local

Verified

n8n· Publish the docs on every pushActive

Git pushBuild docsUpdate wikiNotify team

~/apps/code-server

Code Server • Visual Studio Code Anywhere

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

Get Code-Server

~/apps/n8n

n8n • Powerful Workflow Automation

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

Get n8n

homedock@server:~$apps list --for developers

▸ wikijs
Wiki.js • Modern Knowledge Base Platform
Empower your team with a fast, extensible wiki that supports rich content, collaboration, and permissions.
Get Wiki.js
▸ hedgedoc
HedgeDoc • Real-Time Collaborative Notes
Collaborate on markdown notes in real-time. Share ideas instantly and keep your documentation organized.
Get HedgeDoc
▸ wordpress
WordPress • Dynamic Website & Blog Platform
Publish blogs or business sites with the world's most popular CMS, offering endless customization and plugins.
Get WordPress
▸ openvscode-server
OpenVSCode Server • Remote Coding Simplified
Access a cloud-powered VS Code environment from anywhere, enabling agile development and project collaboration.
Get OpenVSCode Server

05 · System admins

For System Admins & Self-Hosting Enthusiasts

In short

One dashboard for all your apps.
Manage containers with a few clicks.
Block ads, stop attacks and back up files.

Netdata

CPU23%

Memory6.2 GB

Network12 MB/s

Uptime42 days

CPU · last hourhealthy

Containers

jellyfinrunning4.1%
nextcloudrunning2.7%
piholerunning0.6%
proxyrunning0.4%
duplicatirunning1.2%

Ads blocked18,20421.4% of queries today

Banned IPs37203.0.113.24

Netdata

All alarms clear

Verified

Heimdall • Smart Service Dashboard

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

Get Heimdall

Portainer • Effortless Docker Management

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

Get Portainer

Your toolbox6 services up

Pi-hole • Network-Wide Ad Blocking
Block ads and trackers on your entire network. Protect all your devices, boost privacy, and speed up browsing.
Get Pi-holeOnline
Duplicati • Secure Encrypted Backups
Safeguard files with automated, encrypted backups to local or remote storage, ensuring easy and reliable restores.
Get DuplicatiOnline
Fail2Ban • Automated Intrusion Defense
Shield servers from brute-force attacks by monitoring logs and blocking malicious IPs to keep your infrastructure safe.
Get Fail2BanOnline
Netdata • Real-Time System Monitoring
Get instant insights into your system's health with live metrics, dashboards, and smart alerts for all devices.
Get NetdataOnline
Nginx Proxy Manager • Easy Reverse Proxy
Manage Nginx proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and redirections with a user-friendly, point-and-click interface.
Get Nginx Proxy ManagerOnline
OpenSSH Server • Secure Remote Connections
Remotely manage servers and devices with industry-standard SSH for encrypted and reliable access from anywhere.
Get OpenSSH ServerOnline