PrivateGlue open source
Self-hosted documentation that stays yours

Keep your devices, notes, and credentials in one clean place.

PrivateGlue is a lightweight IT documentation tool for homelabs, freelancers, and small teams. Built by a homelab enthusiast for the community — simple, fast, and secure.

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🔒 Credentials encrypted
🧾 Markdown notes
🐳 Docker Compose
🌙 Dark mode
Quick start (Docker Compose)
mkdir privateglue && cd privateglue
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/marcmylemans/privateglue-public/main/docker-compose.yml -o docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d

# Open: http://localhost:5000
# Create your first admin user in the setup wizard
View docker-compose.yml →

Everything you need to stay organized

PrivateGlue focuses on the essentials — the stuff you actually search for at 02:00 when something breaks.

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Devices & inventory

Track servers, switches, VMs, services — with tags for type, location, and context.

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Markdown notes

Write clean docs with a live preview. Link notes to devices so info is always where you need it.

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Credentials vault

Store credentials per device and keep them encrypted. Copy-to-clipboard when you need it.

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Linked context

Devices ↔ notes ↔ credentials stay connected, so troubleshooting is faster and less guessy.

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Lightweight

Built for self-hosting. Simple stack, quick deploy, easy backups. No enterprise bloat.

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Clean UI

Minimal, readable, and fast — with dark mode support and a consistent layout.

Try it first

Want to see how it feels? Open the demo and click around. Demo environments may reset periodically — don’t paste real secrets there.

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Good for
  • Homelab documentation (servers, VLANs, services)
  • Freelancers managing client environments
  • Small IT teams building a shared knowledge base
  • MSPs who want a simple, private foundation

Self-host in minutes

Recommended path: Docker Compose.

1

Grab the compose file

Use the provided compose file from GitHub.

2

Start the containers

Run docker compose up -d and wait a few seconds.

3

Open the UI

Go to http://localhost:5000 and create your first admin user.

Quick commands
# Linux / macOS (Docker + Compose required)
mkdir privateglue && cd privateglue
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/marcmylemans/privateglue-public/main/docker-compose.yml -o docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d

Hosted version (early access)

Prefer not to self-host? Join the hosted waitlist. You’ll get a private instance like yourname.eu.privateglue.app.

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No spam. Just a friendly heads-up when hosted instances are ready.
What you can expect
  • Managed updates & backups
  • Private per-tenant subdomain
  • Region-based deployments (EU / US, etc.)
  • Friendly pricing for small users

FAQ

Quick answers, no fluff.

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Is PrivateGlue open-source?

Yes — the source is on GitHub. You can self-host it, inspect it, and contribute improvements.

Is this an IT Glue replacement?

It’s inspired by what works in professional tools, but intentionally lightweight for homelabs and small teams.

Can I migrate / backup my data?

The app is designed to be backup-friendly. Keep regular backups of your volumes and any export features you enable.