Self-host HRCloud2
v3.0Self-hosted cloud drive with file conversion and OCR
- Stars
- 218
- CPU
- Any 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) PC or RISC with a Debian-Linux based operating system (multi-core CPU recommended)
- RAM
- At least 512mb of RAM (1gb recommended)
- Storage
- At least 512mb of disk space for installation directory, at least 3gb for CloudLoc directory (1tb+ recommended)
- Requires
- Apache, ClamAV, Ffmpeg, ImageMagick, LibreOffice, MeshLab, MySQL, Pdftotext (poppler-utils), PHP, Python, RAR, Tesseract-ocr, Unoconv, Unrar
What is HRCloud2?
HRCloud2 is a comprehensive self-hosted cloud storage platform designed for home servers and personal use. It provides a web-based interface for file upload, download, sharing, and management with advanced features including file conversion between numerous formats (documents, images, audio, video, 3D models, archives), OCR on images and PDFs, media streaming with playlists, virus scanning via ClamAV, and a personal assistant (HRAI) that responds via text-to-speech. The platform includes an app launcher with built-in apps for notes, contacts, bookmarks, calculator, server monitoring, RSS feeds, 3D modeling, and more. It uses WordPress for user authentication but stores files in user-specific directories without a database. Installation requires a Debian-based Linux system (Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi) with Apache, MySQL, PHP, and many additional dependencies. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0 and last released v3.0 in November 2018.
Should you self-host HRCloud2?
HRCloud2 scores 42/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #11 of 11 in Cloud Storage. It has 218 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in PHP.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is FileRise (59/100, 1 023 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See HRCloud2 vs FileRise side by side.
Features
- App launcher
- Archive management
- Automatic Updates
- Backup system
- Desktop client builder
- File Conversion
- File sharing
- File storage and management
- Image Editing
- Media streaming
- OCR (optical character recognition)
- Personal assistant (HRAI)
- Remote command execution
- Server monitoring
- Virus Scanning
HRCloud2 README
FAQ
Can my friends store data on my HRCloud2 server?
Yes, you can create WordPress accounts for friends and they'll get their own segregated cloud drive with separate logs and settings.
Does HRCloud2 connect to third-party servers?
HRCloud2 only connects to ClamAV for virus definitions and GitHub for updates. It never connects to any other external servers.
How does HRCloud2 help me access my data from anywhere?
When set up with port forwarding, static NAT, or reverse proxying, you can access your cloud from any browser using your domain or public IP.
What kind of computer should I install HRCloud2 onto?
A stationary computer that doesn't move. Compatible with ARM or x86/x64 systems capable of running all dependencies. Raspberry Pi Model B+ or greater works but multi-core is recommended.
What security features does HRCloud2 have?
HRCloud2 has extensive security features including minimal database usage, ClamAV integration, input sanitization, WordPress authentication, document-root protection, same-origin enforcement, salted hashing, and non-hosted user files.
What does HRCloud2 do to my computer?
HRCloud2 turns your computer into a fully-featured web server. It requires a stationary server running 24/7 for the best experience.
What is HRCloud2 similar to?
HRCloud2 is similar to a combination of Google Drive, ownCloud, Seafile, and AudioStreamer with added file conversion, OCR, server monitoring, and app launching capabilities.
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