What is MOS?
MOS (Modular Operating System) is a lightweight, web-based management system for servers and homelabs. Built on Devuan Linux, it's designed for small, energy-efficient home servers.
The primary goal is to provide a simple, reliable, and low-overhead platform for virtualization, containerization, and self-hosting environments. MOS delivers a modern interface with maximum functionality.
🌟 Modern Stack: Built with Vue 3, Vuetify, and a modern REST API with WebSocket support for real-time updates.
🔒 Privacy First: No telemetry, no tracking, no cloud dependencies. Everything runs locally on your hardware.
📦 Modular Design: Install only the services you need. The system stays lean and responsive.
👥 Target Audience
MOS is designed for homelab enthusiasts, self-hosters, developers, and anyone looking for a simple, transparent, and efficient way to manage their server without bloat or privacy concerns.
🔧 Key Features
MOS provides a comprehensive set of features including real-time monitoring, storage management, file sharing, user management, Docker/LXC/VM support, web terminal, and notifications.
🔒 Open Source & Privacy
MOS is and will always remain fully open source under the GNU AGPLv3 license. No hidden services, no telemetry, no forced cloud dependencies. Everything runs locally under your control.
🚀 Getting Started
Ready to try MOS? Start with our Quick Start Guide:
- Installation - Get started with MOS
- WebUI Overview - First steps and interface navigation
- Create Storage Pool - Set up your first storage
For comprehensive documentation, visit our Documentation section or check out the MOS Documentation Repository on GitHub.
🔗 Resources
📚 MOS Documentation
🎨 Frontend and API
💾 Base OS
📦 Base Packages
🔧 MOS Specific Packages
💾 MOS Misc Custom Repositories
👋 See MOS in Action
Here's what the MOS WebUI looks like:
📦 Modular Virtualization
Support for Docker, LXC, and VMs out of the box. Manage containers and virtual machines seamlessly.
💾 Smart Storage
Built-in mergerfs and SnapRAID for flexible, protected storage. Combine disks and protect your data effortlessly.
🔒 Open Source & Privacy
No telemetry, no tracking, no data collection. Everything runs locally and stays fully under your control.
⚡ Energy Efficient
Lightweight OS based on Devuan for home servers. Minimal overhead and maximum efficiency.