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Features

Automates discovery, installation, network configuration, data backup, dependency management, and health monitoring
Runs services in isolated LXC containers using signed S9PK packages with partial‑download support
Provides a Rust backend (Tokio/Axum) + Angular frontend for managing the server

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v0.4.0-beta.9 Breaking risk 21d

Breaking upgrade

Complete rewrite, migration required

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v0.4.0-beta.8 Breaking risk 29d

⚠ Upgrade required

Follow the [0.4.0 Update Guide](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/update-040.html) precisely; skipping steps can cause data loss.
After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

Breaking changes

Prior backups are incompatible with v0.4.0; a fresh backup is required after update.
Full system architecture rewrite — all components (UI, networking stack, container runtime) have been replaced.

Notable features

Redesigned UI with real-time metrics dashboard and mobile-friendly experience
Completely new networking stack supporting LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, Let's Encrypt, built‑in DNS and optional Tor plugin
LXC container runtime replacing Docker/Podman for nested containers with hardware acceleration

Full changelog

StartOS v0.4.0

v0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing.

⚠️ Before You Update

Everyone is welcome to participate in the public beta! However, the only way to update is by following the 0.4.0 Update Guide precisely. This is a sensitive update between two essentially distinct operating systems — skipping steps or improvising can result in data loss.

👉 Read the full update guide before proceeding

If anything goes wrong, stop and contact support — do not attempt to troubleshoot on your own.

Highlights

Redesigned UI — faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack — LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin
StartTunnel — free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP
LXC container runtime — replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups
Improved backups — differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability
Internationalization — multiple languages and keyboard layouts for StartOS and services
TypeScript SDK — build and ship a StartOS package in minutes
New S9PK format — signature verification, partial downloads, and multi-architecture support
SMTP notifications — email alerts from StartOS and services via Gmail, SES, or any SMTP provider

Important

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0. After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

What's Changed

fix(tunnel/web): allow non-ECDSA leaves in import-certificate by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3199
docs(contributing): drop --branch next/major from clone snippet; clarify PR target by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3198
feat(net): reverse-proxy auth gate (Bearer / Basic) with X-Forwarded-User by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3190
fix(net/acme): honor Retry-After after failed ACME orders by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3194
feat(core): drive setup mode from start-cli for unattended bring-up by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3196
perf(net/vhost): skip cert resolution for TLS passthrough by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3191
refactor(core/net): expose CertBranding for downstream cert issuance by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3200
feat(core): limited os update via diagnostic api by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3192
fix(setup): deduplicate install-os calls via shared future by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3193
chore: bump StartOS to 0.4.0-beta.8 and SDK to 1.3.4 by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3201
feat(sdk): yaml file helper accepts options for custom-tag round-trip by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3205
fix(sdk): pin zod to 4.3.6 by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3206
fix(ui): preserve marketplace search query when opening service drawer by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3195
fix(cifs): use vers=3 to support older SMB servers by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3202
fix(net/acme): validate contact entries on init by @helix-nine in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3203
fix(i18n): break language-change restart-banner loop by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3204

New Contributors

@helix-nine made their first contribution in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3199

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.7...v0.4.0-beta.8

View release on GitHub

v0.4.0-beta.7 Breaking risk 1mo

⚠ Upgrade required

Follow the [0.4.0 Update Guide](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/update-040.html) precisely; skipping steps can cause data loss.
After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

Breaking changes

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0; a fresh backup must be created after update.

Notable features

Redesigned UI – faster, mobile‑friendly dashboard
Completely new networking stack (LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN, Let's Encrypt DNS, Tor plugin)
StartTunnel – free reverse tunnel for public domain exposure

Full changelog

StartOS v0.4.0

v0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing.

⚠️ Before You Update

Everyone is welcome to participate in the public beta! However, the only way to update is by following the 0.4.0 Update Guide precisely. This is a sensitive update between two essentially distinct operating systems — skipping steps or improvising can result in data loss.

👉 Read the full update guide before proceeding

If anything goes wrong, stop and contact support — do not attempt to troubleshoot on your own.

Highlights

Redesigned UI — faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack — LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin
StartTunnel — free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP
LXC container runtime — replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups
Improved backups — differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability
Internationalization — multiple languages and keyboard layouts for StartOS and services
TypeScript SDK — build and ship a StartOS package in minutes
New S9PK format — signature verification, partial downloads, and multi-architecture support
SMTP notifications — email alerts from StartOS and services via Gmail, SES, or any SMTP provider

Important

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0. After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

What's Changed

feat(tunnel): update design according to Start9 guidelines by @waterplea in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3185
fix: backup reliability (rsync + cifs) and assorted fixes by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3184
fix: improve tcp connection timeouts in reverse proxy based on report from @jeffreymsimon

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.6...v0.4.0-beta.7

ISO Downloads

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View release on GitHub

v0.4.0-beta.6 Breaking risk 1mo

⚠ Upgrade required

Follow the official [0.4.0 Update Guide](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/update-040.html) exactly; skipping steps can cause data loss.
After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

Breaking changes

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0; fresh backup required after update.

Notable features

Redesigned UI – faster, mobile‑friendly with real‑time system metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack – LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, Let's Encrypt DNS, optional Tor plugin
StartTunnel – free open‑source reverse tunnel for exposing services on a public domain

Full changelog

StartOS v0.4.0

v0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing.

⚠️ Before You Update

Everyone is welcome to participate in the public beta! However, the only way to update is by following the 0.4.0 Update Guide precisely. This is a sensitive update between two essentially distinct operating systems — skipping steps or improvising can result in data loss.

👉 Read the full update guide before proceeding

If anything goes wrong, stop and contact support — do not attempt to troubleshoot on your own.

Highlights

Redesigned UI — faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack — LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin
StartTunnel — free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP
LXC container runtime — replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups
Improved backups — differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability
Internationalization — multiple languages and keyboard layouts for StartOS and services
TypeScript SDK — build and ship a StartOS package in minutes
New S9PK format — signature verification, partial downloads, and multi-architecture support
SMTP notifications — email alerts from StartOS and services via Gmail, SES, or any SMTP provider

Important

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0. After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

What's Changed

feat: implement plugins sidebar by @waterplea in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3146
refactor(tunnel): switch to Taiga navigation components by @waterplea in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3176
feat(sdk): replace trigger helpers with statusTrigger, document... by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3172
feat(ui): smarter updates with hide + version refinement by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3175
feat(sdk): footnote + triState input spec additions by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3180
docs: add physical device pre-ship test plan by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3170
fix: prevent nvidia module signing from shadowing /lib symlink by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3178

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.5...v0.4.0-beta.6

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Start-Tunnel Checksums

SHA-256

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BLAKE-3

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start-cli Checksums

SHA-256

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BLAKE-3

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v0.4.0-beta.5 Breaking risk 1mo

⚠ Upgrade required

Follow the [0.4.0 Update Guide](https://docs.start9.com/start-os/update-040.html) precisely; skipping steps can cause data loss.
After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

Breaking changes

Previous backups are incompatible; fresh backup must be created after update.
Docker/Podman runtime replaced by LXC container runtime.

Notable features

Redesigned UI – faster, mobile‑friendly with real‑time metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack – LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, Let's Encrypt DNS, optional Tor plugin
StartTunnel – free open‑source reverse tunnel for public domain exposure

Full changelog

StartOS v0.4.0

v0.4.0 is a complete rewrite of StartOS. After six years of building, we believe we have arrived at the correct architecture and foundation to deliver on the promise of sovereign computing.

⚠️ Before You Update

Everyone is welcome to participate in the public beta! However, the only way to update is by following the 0.4.0 Update Guide precisely. This is a sensitive update between two essentially distinct operating systems — skipping steps or improvising can result in data loss.

👉 Read the full update guide before proceeding

If anything goes wrong, stop and contact support — do not attempt to troubleshoot on your own.

Highlights

Redesigned UI — faster, more intuitive, mobile-friendly, with a real-time system metrics dashboard
Completely new networking stack — LAN port forwarding, Wireguard VPN gateways, private and public domains (clearnet), Let's Encrypt, built-in DNS, and Tor as an optional plugin
StartTunnel — free, open-source reverse tunnel to expose services on a public domain without revealing your home IP
LXC container runtime — replacing Docker/Podman with a reliable, nested container architecture supporting hardware acceleration and multi-container setups
Improved backups — differential backups, cross-server restore, and a new FUSE module for cross-platform reliability
Internationalization — multiple languages and keyboard layouts for StartOS and services
TypeScript SDK — build and ship a StartOS package in minutes
New S9PK format — signature verification, partial downloads, and multi-architecture support
SMTP notifications — email alerts from StartOS and services via Gmail, SES, or any SMTP provider

Important

Previous backups are incompatible with v0.4.0. After updating, immediately update all services and create a fresh backup.

What's Changed

hotfix for 0.3.5.1 migrations

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.4...v0.4.0-beta.5

ISO Downloads

StartOS Checksums

SHA-256

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BLAKE-3

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Start-Tunnel Checksums

SHA-256

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BLAKE-3

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start-cli Checksums

SHA-256

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BLAKE-3

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