1Panel

1Panel is an open-source, self-hosted web app and server management tool that provides a web-based interface for Linux server administration. It allows users to manage websites, databases, and server configurations without relying on the command line interface for every task. The software is deployed on Linux distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Rocky Linux, requiring at least 1 GB of RAM to operate.

The platform focuses on containerized deployments and includes a built-in runtime for artificial intelligence models. Users can deploy various applications and manage the underlying server infrastructure through a browser, making it suitable for VPS administrators and self-hosters who prefer a visual dashboard over manual configuration files. It simplifies the process of setting up a server environment by automating the installation of core services and dependencies.

Key features

• Native AI agent runtime for deploying Ollama LLMs and OpenClaw agents
• One-click deployment of over 165 open-source applications like Nextcloud and Bitwarden
• Visual Docker management for containers, images, networks, and volumes
• Automated website deployment with SSL provisioning and Nginx configuration
• Integrated security tools including firewall rules, fail2ban, and WAF
• Scheduled backups to local storage, AWS S3, or Cloudflare R2
• GPU utilization monitoring via the dashboard

1Panel is designed for users who require a modern interface for managing LAMP or LNMP stacks. It integrates container orchestration directly into the control panel, allowing for isolated application environments and easier updates. The architecture supports both a free open-source version and a Pro edition that adds multi-node management, website tamper protection, and uptime monitoring for production workloads. By combining traditional server management with a modern app marketplace, it reduces the technical barrier for deploying complex self-hosted stacks.

It serves as a comprehensive management layer for Linux VPS environments with a specific emphasis on Docker and AI integration.