Show HN: HomeButler – A narrow ops interface for AI agents and homelabs

Category: devtools

Tags: homelab, cli-tool, server-management, ai-integration, docker, self-hosting

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

HomeButler is a single Go binary that provides a narrow, structured interface for managing homelab servers, allowing users and AI agents to monitor, diagnose, and deploy self-hosted apps without a full SSH shell. It stands out with its CLI-first design, built-in web dashboard, automated crash analysis with log capture, and MCP support for AI integration, addressing the tedious maintenance gap in self-hosting.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, homelab enthusiasts, AI agent developers

Repository: https://homebutler.dev/ · Go · MIT · 140 stars

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