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<img src="web/projects/shared/assets/img/icon.png" alt="StartOS Logo" width="16%" />
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<h1 style="margin-top: 0;">StartOS</h1>
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## What is StartOS?
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StartOS is an open-source Linux distribution for running a personal server. It handles discovery, installation, network configuration, data backup, dependency management, and health monitoring of self-hosted services.
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**Tech stack:** Rust backend (Tokio/Axum), Angular frontend, Node.js container runtime with LXC, and a custom diff-based database ([Patch-DB](https://github.com/Start9Labs/patch-db)) for reactive state synchronization.
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Services run in isolated LXC containers, packaged as [S9PKs](https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/blob/master/core/s9pk-structure.md) — a signed, merkle-archived format that supports partial downloads and cryptographic verification.
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## What can you do with it?
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StartOS lets you self-host services that would otherwise depend on third-party cloud providers — giving you full ownership of your data and infrastructure.
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Browse available services on the [Start9 Marketplace](https://marketplace.start9.com/), including:
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- **Bitcoin & Lightning** — Run a full Bitcoin node, Lightning node, BTCPay Server, and other payment infrastructure
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- **Communication** — Self-host Matrix, SimpleX, or other messaging platforms
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- **Cloud Storage** — Run Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and other productivity tools
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Services are added by the community. If a service you want isn't available, you can [package it yourself](https://github.com/Start9Labs/ai-service-packaging/).
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## Getting StartOS
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### Buy a Start9 server
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The easiest path. [Buy a server](https://store.start9.com) from Start9 and plug it in.
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### Build your own
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Follow the [install guide](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/installing.html) to install StartOS on your own hardware. . Reasons to go this route:
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1. You already have compatible hardware
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2. You want to save on shipping costs
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3. You prefer not to share your physical address
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4. You enjoy building things
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### Build from source
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See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for environment setup, build instructions, and development workflow.
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## Contributing
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There are multiple ways to contribute: work directly on StartOS, package a service for the marketplace, or help with documentation and guides. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) or visit [start9.com/contribute](https://start9.com/contribute/).
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To report security issues, email [security@start9.com](mailto:security@start9.com).
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