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NoSub guides

Set up useful open-source software without the guesswork.

Simple step-by-step setup and self-hosting guides for the apps covered by NoSub Tech, including the checks, backups and security details that make them reliable.

How these guides work

Each guide recommends one sensible starting method, then links to the project's official documentation for the details that change over time. Start small, verify the setup and test recovery before moving important data.

Media & storage

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How to set up Jellyfin

Install Jellyfin, create an authorized media library and connect the first household device.

Native package or DockerBeginner · 20–40 minutes
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How to set up Immich

Deploy Immich with its recommended Docker Compose method and test mobile photo backup safely.

Docker ComposeIntermediate · 30–60 minutes
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How to set up Nextcloud

Create a private file-sync service without beginning with an unnecessarily complicated manual installation.

Nextcloud All-in-OneIntermediate · 45–90 minutes
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How to set up Paperless-ngx

Deploy a private OCR document archive and prove recovery before adding sensitive records.

Official Docker Compose setupIntermediate · 45–75 minutes

Personal & household

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How to set up openGym

Run openGym with Docker, create a profile and configure secure phone access.

Docker ComposeBeginner · 15–30 minutes
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How to set up Actual Budget

Try Actual locally, import a statement and add a server only when synchronization is useful.

Desktop first; server optionalBeginner · 20–45 minutes
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How to set up Mealie

Create a shared recipe library with meal planning and shopping lists using Docker.

Docker Compose with SQLiteBeginner · 20–40 minutes
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How to set up Karakeep

Deploy the bookmark-everything app, test page archiving and leave AI disabled until the core workflow works.

Docker ComposeIntermediate · 30–60 minutes

AI & productivity

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How to run local AI with Jan

Install Jan, choose a model that fits the computer and verify that local inference is really local.

Desktop applicationBeginner · 15–45 minutes plus download
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How to set up AppFlowy

Start with a local AppFlowy workspace and avoid self-hosting the collaboration backend before it is needed.

Desktop applicationBeginner · 15–30 minutes
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How to self-host Penpot

Deploy Penpot with Docker, create the first design account and protect the project database and assets.

Official Docker Compose stackIntermediate · 45–90 minutes
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How to self-host Plane

Install Plane Community Edition, create a workspace and test backup before moving a real team.

Community Edition setup scriptAdvanced · 60–120 minutes
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How to use ScrapeGraphAI with Ollama for free

Set up ScrapeGraphAI and a local Ollama model on Windows, extract facts from a safe practice page and save the result without API fees.

Windows, Python and OllamaIntermediate · 30–60 minutes plus downloads

Automation & hosting

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How to set up Activepieces

Deploy Activepieces with Docker Compose and make webhook-driven automations reachable safely.

Docker ComposeIntermediate · 30–60 minutes
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How to self-host Chatwoot

Deploy a test Chatwoot inbox with Docker before trusting it with real customer conversations.

Production Docker Compose stackAdvanced · 60–120 minutes
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How to set up Coolify

Install Coolify on a fresh server, secure the first administrator and deploy a disposable application.

Official quick-install scriptAdvanced · 45–90 minutes