GitLab
A self-hosted Developer Tools app you can run on your own server.
GitLab gives you a self-hosted developer tool: one you deploy yourself, on a home server, NAS or VPS. It is a practical pick for homelab users and teams who prefer owning their tools over renting them.
The project is developed in the open via GitLab, where it has earned 7.2K stars from the community. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 12, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Developer tools earn trust through activity: glance at recent commits, release cadence, and issue responses before adopting one. Most self-hosted dev tools install with Docker in minutes and can run beside your current stack while you evaluate them.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, GitLab is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.