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1panel-dev/1panel

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TLDR

Open-source web dashboard for managing Linux servers, websites, Docker containers, and applications without using the terminal.

Mindmap

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  root((1Panel))
    What it does
      Website deployment
      Container management
      App marketplace
      Security tools
    Key features
      One-click installs
      SSL certificates
      Firewall and backups
      AI integration
    Use cases
      Self-hosted apps
      VPS management
      Team servers
    Tech stack
      Go backend
      Web frontend
      Docker support
    Audience
      Developers
      Small teams
      VPS users

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Deploy and manage multiple websites on a VPS with automatic SSL certificates and Nginx configuration.

USE CASE 2

Install and run pre-packaged open-source apps like Nextcloud, Bitwarden, or Umami with a single click.

USE CASE 3

Manage Docker containers, schedule backups to S3 or Cloudflare R2, and monitor server security from a browser.

USE CASE 4

Run local AI models via Ollama and manage AI agents alongside traditional server workloads.

Tech stack

GoDockerNginxLinux

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Docker to run the dashboard and manage containers; Linux host needed for full functionality.

Free to use and modify under GPLv3; source code must remain open if you distribute it. A paid Pro tier is available for teams.

In plain English

1Panel is an open-source web-based control panel for managing a Linux VPS (Virtual Private Server). Rather than requiring you to memorize and type Linux terminal commands to manage your server, 1Panel gives you a browser-based dashboard where you can handle common server administration tasks through a visual interface. The core capabilities include one-click website deployment with automatic SSL certificate provisioning and Nginx configuration, a Docker container management UI for starting, stopping, and inspecting containers without touching the command line, a marketplace with over 165 pre-packaged open-source applications (things like Nextcloud for file storage, Bitwarden for passwords, or Umami for analytics) that install and update with a single click, and built-in security tools including a firewall, fail2ban (to block brute-force login attempts), and audit logging. Backup scheduling to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, or local storage is also built in. A notable differentiator from older panels like cPanel or Webmin is native AI integration: 1Panel lets you deploy and manage Ollama (a tool for running large language models locally) and OpenClaw AI agents directly from the dashboard, treating them as first-class server workloads alongside websites and databases. You would use 1Panel if you are a developer or small team self-hosting applications on a VPS and want a modern management interface without the expense or complexity of commercial panels like cPanel or Plesk. The one-line installer has 1Panel running in about 60 seconds on Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, or Rocky Linux. The tech stack is Go for the backend. The frontend is a modern web UI. The project is licensed under GPLv3, with a paid Pro tier adding features for teams and production environments.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install 1Panel on my Ubuntu VPS and deploy my first website with SSL?
Prompt 2
Show me how to use 1Panel's Docker UI to start and manage containers instead of using the command line.
Prompt 3
What open-source apps are available in 1Panel's marketplace and how do I install Nextcloud for file storage?
Prompt 4
How do I set up automated backups in 1Panel to Amazon S3 and configure the firewall rules?
Prompt 5
Can I deploy and run Ollama language models on my server using 1Panel's dashboard?
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