krausefx/immich

Analysis updated 2026-07-05 · repo last pushed 2026-03-07

★ 2Audience · generalComplexity · 4/5MaintainedLicenseSetup · moderate

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Auto backup photos
      Browse and organize media
      Share albums with family
    Key features
      Facial recognition
      Search by objects
      Global map view
      Live Photos support
    Tech stack
      Mobile apps
      Web interface
      Self-hosted server
    Use cases
      Private photo storage
      Family shared albums
      Home server project
    Audience
      Privacy conscious users
      Home server owners
    Notable extras
      OAuth login
      Offline support
      20 languages supported

mindmap root((repo)) What it does Auto backup photos Browse and organize media Share albums with family Key features Facial recognition Search by objects Global map view Live Photos support Tech stack Mobile apps Web interface Self-hosted server Use cases Private photo storage Family shared albums Home server project Audience Privacy conscious users Home server owners Notable extras OAuth login Offline support 20 languages supported

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Back up photos and videos automatically from your phone to your own server instead of paying for cloud storage.

USE CASE 2

Set up a shared family photo library with multiple users and shared albums.

USE CASE 3

Browse your photo collection by face, object, or location on an interactive map.

USE CASE 4

Try the live demo to explore the interface before committing to a full setup.

What is it built with?

DockerTypeScriptNode.jsSvelteFlutterPostgreSQL

How does it compare?

	krausefx/immich	0-bingwu-0/live-interpreter	0xkaz/llm-governance-dashboard
Stars	2	2	2
Language	—	Python	Python
Last pushed	2026-03-07	—	—
Maintenance	Maintained	—	—
Setup difficulty	moderate	moderate	hard
Complexity	4/5	2/5	4/5
Audience	general	general	ops devops

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Docker and a server with enough storage for your photo library, plus configuring the mobile app to point to your server.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you include the original copyright notice.

In plain English

Immich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution, think of it as building your own private alternative to iCloud Photos or Google Photos. Instead of handing your personal memories over to a big tech company, you run the service on your own hardware or server. You get a mobile app and a web interface to back up, browse, organize, and share your photos and videos, all while keeping full control of your data. The system works by pairing a server component (which you host) with mobile and web apps that connect to it. When you open the mobile app, it can automatically back up your photos and videos to your server, preventing duplicates and letting you choose specific albums for backup. On the browsing side, it offers features you'd expect from mainstream services: facial recognition, search by objects or metadata, a global map view, shared albums, "memories" from past years, and support for raw photo formats and Live Photos. This project is ideal for anyone who wants the convenience of a modern photo backup service without the privacy tradeoffs, privacy-conscious individuals, families who want multi-user support with shared albums, or anyone who already has a home server and wants to put it to use. If you've ever been frustrated by cloud storage limits or subscription fees for your photo library, this gives you a way to own the whole stack. There's a live demo available so you can try the interface before setting anything up. One notable aspect is the breadth of features packed into a self-hosted project, things like offline support, partner sharing, OAuth login, API keys, and 360-degree image display on the web are typically hard to find in community-run alternatives. The project also has an active translation community, with support for nearly 20 languages. As with any self-hosted photo tool, the project strongly recommends following a 3-2-1 backup strategy for your irreplaceable media.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Help me set up Immich on my home server using Docker. Walk me through the docker-compose configuration step by step and explain what each service does.

Prompt 2

I want to configure automatic photo backup from my phone to my self-hosted Immich server. What are the key settings I need to enable in the mobile app, and how do I select specific albums for backup?

Prompt 3

Compare Immich to Google Photos and iCloud Photos for a family of four. What features does Immich support and what are the trade-offs of self-hosting versus using a commercial service?

Prompt 4

Help me implement a 3-2-1 backup strategy for my Immich photo library. What should I back up, where should the copies live, and how often should I run backups?

Frequently asked questions

What is immich?

A self-hosted photo and video management app that lets you back up, browse, organize, and share your personal media on your own hardware, giving you a private alternative to iCloud Photos or Google Photos.

Is immich actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-03-07).

What license does immich use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you include the original copyright notice.

How hard is immich to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is immich for?

Mainly general.

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