Websoft9

Websoft9 is an open-source web-based PaaS and Linux panel designed for deploying and managing a wide variety of open source applications on a private server. It allows users to run multiple applications on a single machine by utilizing a microservices approach, which avoids the need for complex cluster configurations or high availability setups when they are not required for a specific use case.

The software is deployed as a server-side application via a shell script installation that requires root privileges. It provides a comprehensive graphical interface for system administration and application orchestration, supporting environments including Docker, Kubernetes, and Swarm. This allows for the deployment and securing of containers across various data centers, cloud platforms, network edges, or industrial internet of things devices.

Key features

• Installation of over 200 template applications without manual configuration
• Web-based file browser for managing files and folders
• Graphical user interface for Docker Compose
• Integrated terminal for remote server access via a web browser
• Nginx GUI for proxy management and Let's Encrypt SSL certificates
• Linux system management for network settings, firewalls, and storage
• System log browsing and hardware inspection
• Interaction with systemd-based services

The architecture relies on existing technology components to avoid the need for new technology stacks, which simplifies the process for developers to participate in the project. It integrates with the Cockpit project to provide Linux GUI management and supports both English and Chinese languages. The tool is intended for developers and system administrators who need to deploy containers, troubleshoot services, and manage server resources through a browser rather than a command line interface.

Websoft9 serves as a centralized control panel for self-hosting and container orchestration on Linux servers, focusing on simplifying the deployment of open source software.