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Host on the loopback with localhostd

Tired of giving up your privacy and security to use applications hosted in the cloud? Do you prefer something running closer to home with a restricted guest list?

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Learn more about local hosting

What is a localhostd app, and when would I want one?

Install localhostd

Install core services and an optional tray application on your target machine.

Install localhostd apps

Find localhostd apps of interest and install them in your local host.

Configure additional users

By default, apps will run as you in your local computer (just like desktop apps). Want to have more users or a different user?.

Run locally...from anywhere

It sounds like a contradiction, but