Puter is a personal cloud and browser-based operating environment that brings files, applications and development tools together in a desktop-style interface. It can be installed on a Linux server and accessed remotely through a web browser.
The project goes beyond conventional file hosting. It provides an environment for running applications, building websites and publishing games without requiring users to install each application locally. Its interface follows familiar desktop conventions, making it an interesting alternative to traditional cloud storage services.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Desktop-style graphical interface with movable windows, an application launcher, taskbar and file manager.
- Personal file storage with facilities for uploading, organising, downloading and sharing documents.
- Integrated applications include text editing, productivity tools, media playback and other desktop utilities.
- Developers can create, run and publish websites, web applications and games within the Puter environment.
- Cloud APIs provide access to persistent storage, databases and serverless computing facilities.
- Application hosting allows software to access platform services without developers having to build their own storage infrastructure.
- Users can launch multiple applications simultaneously and interact with them through the browser-based desktop.
- Supports self-hosting through Docker or a conventional Linux installation using Node.js.
- Provides a hosted service as an alternative to operating a personal server.
- Extensible application ecosystem allows additional tools and services to be incorporated into the desktop environment.
Website: github.com/HeyPuter/puter
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Developer: Puter
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
Puter is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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