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OnTree v0.1.0 - First Release 🎉

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OnTree Team
OnTree Team
Maintainers of OnTree

We're excited to announce the first public release of OnTree - a self-hosted container management application that makes running containerized applications as simple as clicking a button.

What is OnTree?​

OnTree is a web-based Docker container manager designed to make self-hosting applications accessible to everyone. Whether you're running a home lab, managing development environments, or deploying applications for your team, OnTree provides an intuitive interface for container management without the complexity.

Key Features in v0.1.0​

🚀 Easy App Deployment​

  • One-Click Deployment: Deploy applications from templates with a single click
  • Template Library: Pre-configured templates for popular applications like Open WebUI, Nginx, and more
  • Custom Apps: Create your own applications with guided setup

🎨 Modern User Interface​

  • HTMX-Powered: Fast, responsive interface without page reloads
  • Real-time Updates: See container status changes instantly
  • Emoji Support: Personalize your apps with custom emojis
  • Dark Mode Ready: Clean, modern design with gradient buttons

📊 System Monitoring​

  • Real-time Metrics: Monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network usage
  • Historical Data: View 24-hour trends with interactive sparkline charts
  • Detailed Views: Click any metric for expanded time-range analysis (1h, 6h, 24h, 7d)
  • Performance Optimized: Efficient caching and batch queries for smooth operation

🌐 Domain Management​

  • Caddy Integration: Automatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt certificates
  • Subdomain Support: Expose apps at app.yourdomain.com
  • Tailscale Ready: Works with both public domains and Tailscale networks

🛠️ Developer Features​

  • In-Browser YAML Editor: Edit docker-compose.yml files directly
  • Operation Logging: See detailed logs of all container operations
  • Background Workers: Asynchronous operations for better performance
  • Migration Tools: Easy migration from database to compose-file storage

🔒 Self-Contained Design​

  • Single Binary: Deploy OnTree as a single executable file
  • Embedded Assets: All templates and static files included
  • SQLite Database: No external database dependencies
  • Docker Integration: Works with your existing Docker installation

Getting Started​

OnTree is designed to get you up and running quickly:

  1. Download the OnTree binary for your platform
  2. Run ./treeos to start the application
  3. Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser
  4. Create your first app from our template library

Popular first apps include:

  • Open WebUI: Run AI models locally with a ChatGPT-like interface
  • Nginx: Quick web server for testing
  • Custom Apps: Build your own with our guided setup

Coming Next​

We're actively developing OnTree and have exciting features planned:

  • More application templates
  • Enhanced monitoring capabilities
  • Improved backup and restore options
  • Multi-user support
  • API for automation

Get Involved​

OnTree is open source and we welcome contributions!

Thank You​

This first release represents months of development and refinement. We're excited to share OnTree with the community and look forward to your feedback!

Happy self-hosting! 🌳