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

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

• x86_64/AMD64
• x86_64/AMD64 + NVIDIA
• x86_64/AMD64-slim (FOSS-only)
• aarch64/ARM64
• aarch64/ARM64 + NVIDIA
• aarch64/ARM64-slim (FOSS-Only)
• RISCV64 (RVA23)
• RISCV64 (RVA23)-slim (FOSS-only)

StartOS Checksums

SHA-256

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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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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

StartOS Checksums

SHA-256

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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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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

• x86_64/AMD64
• x86_64/AMD64 + NVIDIA
• x86_64/AMD64-slim (FOSS-only)
• aarch64/ARM64
• aarch64/ARM64 + NVIDIA
• aarch64/ARM64-slim (FOSS-Only)
• RISCV64 (RVA23)
• RISCV64 (RVA23)-slim (FOSS-only)

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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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: use correct key for old DB schema in migration by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3167
• chore: bump version to 0.4.0-beta.4 by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3168

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.3...v0.4.0-beta.4

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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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: use Tls::Required for STARTTLS in test_smtp by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3161
• fix: skip postgres migration when PGDB_DO_NOT_MIGRATE sentinel exists by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3162
• chore: bump version to 0.4.0-beta.3 by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3163
• fix: improve addresses layout and mobile UX by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3164
• fix: miscellaneous fixes by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3165
• backup improvements:
  • fix: buffered O_DIRECT I/O for ext4 backing stores by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-fs/pull/2
  • perf: pipeline O_DIRECT flushes via io_uring by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-fs/pull/3

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.2...v0.4.0-beta.3

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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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: buffer incomplete chunks in RPC socket listener by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3158
• fix: address URL whitespace and blank tab on Open UI by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3159

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.1...v0.4.0-beta.2

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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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

• update ST cert language, category names, and patchDB by @MattDHill in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/3156

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.4.0-beta.0...v0.4.0-beta.1

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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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.

Full Release Notes

Read the complete changelog on GitHub

What's Changed

• StartOS 0.4.0 by @dr-bonez in https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/2867

Full Changelog: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/compare/v0.3.5.1...v0.4.0-beta.0

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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