# Ignis

> Ignis is a self-hosted, open-source compatibility shim that lets you run Obsidian in a browser without remote desktop, keeping your vault on your own server via Docker.

- **Category:** Notes & Editors
- **Licence:** Other
- **Latest version:** v0.8.18+obsidian.1.14.4
- **Open source:** oss
- **Languages:** JavaScript
- **Platforms:** Docker Compose
- **Tags:** Markdown, Sync, Knowledge Base, Vault, Obsidian, Docker, Self Hosted, Web App, Note Taking, Electron Shim

## Description

Ignis is a self-hosted server that runs Obsidian in a web browser by translating Electron APIs into browser-compatible equivalents. It downloads Obsidian from the official source at runtime and serves it through a Docker container. Users get the full Obsidian experience — editor, canvas, command palette, themes, and most community plugins — while their vault stays on their own hardware. Ignis adds features like multi-vault support with live sync across tabs, file upload/download, opening vaults/workspaces/notes by URL, and a mobile-friendly UI. It has no built-in authentication, so a reverse proxy or VPN is required for remote access. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and actively developed.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://github.com/nystik-gh/ignis)
- [Website](https://ignis.thiefling.com/docs/)
- [Docker](nobbe/ignis)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Nystik-gh/ignis)
- [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/8pqQQj4my)
- [Devlog](https://dev.thiefling.com/ignis/)

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