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openmediavault/openmediavault

openmediavault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins. openmediavault is primarily designed to be used in home environments or small home offices. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/openmediavault/openmediavault · homepage · PHP · NOASSERTION (other) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

76/100

  • Activity 98
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 3774
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 12
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

6917 stars · 611 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

openmediavault is a network attached storage (NAS) operating system solution based on Debian Linux, providing a web-based administration interface for file sharing services like SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, SSH, and rsync. It features a modular plugin architecture, volume and RAID management, and is designed primarily for home and small office environments.

Use cases

  • turn an old PC into a home NAS server
  • set up SMB/CIFS and NFS file sharing on my network
  • manage disks, RAID arrays, and filesystems through a web UI
  • build a self-hosted file server without deep Linux knowledge
  • run scheduled backups and rsync jobs on a home server
  • monitor drive health with S.M.A.R.T. and get email alerts
  • extend a NAS with plugins like Docker, UPS monitoring, or antivirus

When to choose

  • you want an out-of-the-box NAS OS on Debian for home or small office use
  • you need web-based administration of file shares, users, and storage
  • you want a plugin ecosystem to add services like Docker/Compose, backups, or media servers
  • you prefer a free, open-source alternative to commercial NAS firmware

When to avoid

  • you need to run it inside a container - it requires full exclusive control of the OS
  • you want a graphical desktop environment on the same machine
  • you need enterprise-grade NAS features or vendor support
  • you use Ubuntu or non-Debian base distributions, which are unsupported

Facets

application · maturity active

self-hosted file-system backup monitoring plugin-system web-framework configuration-management self-hosted files operating-systems infrastructure-as-code self-hosted cli nas debian smb nfs raid btrfs file-sharing storage-management home-server devops linux web-server docker

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Member repositories

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openmediavault/openmediavaultmain76

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