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Assets & inventory
Track servers, switches, VMs, services — with tags for type, location, VLANs, and context.
Self-hosted documentation that stays yours
Self-hosted homelab documentation for assets, notes, and encrypted credentials.
PrivateGlue is an open-source IT documentation tool built for homelabs, freelancers, and small teams. Track devices and inventory, write Markdown docs, and store credentials securely — without SaaS lock-in.
🔒 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 wizardEverything 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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Markdown documentation
Write clean docs with a live preview. Link notes to assets so info is always where you need it.
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Encrypted 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 & self-hosted
Simple stack, quick deploy, easy backups. Designed for homelabs and small teams.
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Clean UI
Minimal, readable, and fast — with dark mode support and a consistent layout.
Use cases
Built for homelab documentation and practical IT asset tracking — but flexible enough for client work.
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Homelab knowledge base
Document your rack, VLAN layout, services, backups, and “how it’s wired” — with everything linked to the device.
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Freelancers & consultants
Keep client environments organized: devices, notes, credentials, and history — without putting secrets in a wiki page.
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Small IT teams
Create a shared documentation hub that’s simple to maintain, easy to backup, and stays under your control.
Why PrivateGlue vs. a wiki?
- Wiki pages are great — until credentials and device context live in 3 different places.
- PrivateGlue links assets ↔ docs ↔ secrets, so troubleshooting is faster.
- Self-hosted by default, backup-friendly, and intentionally lightweight.
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.
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 -dHosted version (early access)
Prefer not to self-host? Join the hosted waitlist.
You’ll get a private instance like yourname.eu.privateglue.app.
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.
Do you use cookies?
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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.