Self-host openHop Repeater
1.1.4Lightweight Python MeshCore repeater for LoRa mesh networks
- Stars
- 298
- CPU
- 2 cores (Proxmox LXC default)
- RAM
- 1024 MB (Proxmox LXC default)
- Storage
- 4 GB (Proxmox LXC default)
- Port
- 8000 (Web dashboard and REST API (CherryPy))
openhop/openhop-repeater
What is openHop Repeater?
A MeshCore infrastructure node that forwards LoRa packets and provides a web dashboard with REST API for configuration. It includes a policy engine for packet rules and supports multiple radio backends: native SX1262 SPI, CH341 USB-to-SPI, openHop Modem TCP/USB, KISS serial, and a no-radio test mode. Runs on Raspberry Pi, Proxmox LXC, or Docker. Features sensor manager, GPS, MQTT/LetsMesh publishing, plugin system, CAD calibration, and Home Assistant integration. MIT licensed.
Should you self-host openHop Repeater?
openHop Repeater scores 51/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #2 of 10 in Network. It has 298 GitHub stars.
It shipped 1 stable release in the past year. The latest, 1.1.4, came out on 8 September 2026.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Python.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is scanopy (64/100, 5 913 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See openHop Repeater vs scanopy side by side.
Features
- CAD Calibration
- GPS Support
- Home Assistant IntegrationSeparate integration/add-on
- MQTT & LetsMesh Integration
- Multi-radio RF Fabric
- Plugin System
- Policy Engine
- REST API
- Sensor Manager
- Web Dashboard
openHop Repeater README
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