What is GumCP?

GumCP is a lightweight web control panel designed for Raspberry Pi devices. It operates on Apache with PHP and delivers a browser-based dashboard displaying real-time system metrics. Users can control GPIO pins, manage system services and processes, execute shell commands via SSH, and build custom buttons that run commands. An optional HTTP API enables automation tools to activate those buttons without authentication. The panel also provides a script editor with syntax highlighting, package update handling, system log viewing, cron job management, and a built-in diagnostic checker. Several authentication methods are available: a login page, HTTP Basic Auth, or verification against the actual system account through SSH. The interface supports multiple languages. Setup works on any Raspberry Pi from the first generation through Pi 5 using either a one-line installer script or a manual Apache/PHP installation.

Should you self-host GumCP?

GumCP scores 47/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #19 of 27 in Server Management. It has 170 GitHub stars.

It shipped 15 stable releases in the past year. The latest, 2.8.0, came out on 28 August 2026. New versions land roughly every 1 days.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in PHP.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is 1panel (79/100, 37 298 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See GumCP vs 1panel side by side.

Features

Button HTTP APIOff by default; enable in config.php
Command Buttons
Cron Job Management
Docker ManagementDisabled by default; enable in config.php if you run Docker
GPIO Control
Package Updates
Process management
Raspberry Pi Tools
Service Management
SSH Command Execution
System Check
System Dashboard
System Logs Viewer
Users & Groups

FAQ

Can I trigger commands from Home Assistant or scripts?

Yes — every command button has a secret HTTP API URL you can call from Home Assistant, curl, or any automation tool.

Can I monitor my Raspberry Pi remotely from a browser?

Yes. The dashboard shows live CPU, memory, swap, disk, temperature, throttling and per-interface network stats, auto-refreshing without a page reload. Protect remote access with the built-in login page or HTTP Basic Auth.

Which Raspberry Pi models are supported?

All models — Pi 1, 2, 3, 4 and Pi 5. GPIO uses WiringPi on Pi 1–4 and raspi-gpio on Pi 5 automatically.

Is GumCP a Webmin or Cockpit alternative for Raspberry Pi?

Yes, it's a lightweight, single-purpose web control panel focused on Raspberry Pi: system monitoring, GPIO, services, processes and one-click command buttons. It installs in minutes on Raspberry Pi OS with no database required.