8359712cd9
fix: give StartOS UI interface a non-empty id
The iface object in StartOsUiComponent had id: '' (empty string).
Any plugin whose action calls sdk.serviceInterface.get() with
that id triggers an RPC to the host with an empty
serviceInterfaceId, which Rust's ServiceInterfaceId type rejects
via its ID regex (^[a-z0-9]+(-[a-z0-9]+)*$).
The container runtime appends the method name to every error
message as "${msg}@${method}", so the empty-string failure
surfaces in the UI as:
Action Failed: Deserialization Error: Invalid ID: @get-service-interface
Setting id: 'startos-ui' makes it a valid, stable identifier
that passes the regex and accurately names the interface.
StartOS
What is StartOS?
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.
Tech stack: Rust backend (Tokio/Axum), Angular frontend, Node.js container runtime with LXC, and a custom diff-based database (Patch-DB) for reactive state synchronization.
Services run in isolated LXC containers, packaged as S9PKs — a signed, merkle-archived format that supports partial downloads and cryptographic verification.
What can you do with it?
StartOS lets you self-host services that would otherwise depend on third-party cloud providers — giving you full ownership of your data and infrastructure.
Browse available services on the Start9 Marketplace, including:
- Bitcoin & Lightning — Run a full Bitcoin node, Lightning node, BTCPay Server, and other payment infrastructure
- Communication — Self-host Matrix, SimpleX, or other messaging platforms
- Cloud Storage — Run Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, and other productivity tools
Services are added by the community. If a service you want isn't available, you can package it yourself.
Getting StartOS
Buy a Start9 server
The easiest path. Buy a server from Start9 and plug it in.
Build your own
Follow the install guide to install StartOS on your own hardware. . Reasons to go this route:
- You already have compatible hardware
- You want to save on shipping costs
- You prefer not to share your physical address
- You enjoy building things
Build from source
See CONTRIBUTING.md for environment setup, build instructions, and development workflow.
Contributing
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 or visit start9.com/contribute.
To report security issues, email security@start9.com.