ServerKit is a lightweight, modern server control panel for managing web applications, databases, Docker containers, and security on your VPS or dedicated server. Built with Python/Flask backend and React frontend.

Perfect for: Developers, freelancers, and small teams who want full control over their infrastructure without the complexity of Kubernetes or the cost of managed platforms.

 ┌──────────────────┐
 │ INTERNET │
 └────────┬─────────┘
 │
 ▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YOUR SERVER │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ NGINX (Reverse Proxy) │ │
│ │ :80 / :443 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ app1.com ──┐ app2.com ──┐ api.app3.com ──┐ │ │
│ └───────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────────┼─────────────┘ │
│ │ proxy_pass │ proxy_pass │ proxy_pass │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ DOCKER CONTAINERS │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ WordPress │ │ Flask │ │ Node.js │ ... │ │
│ │ │ :8001 │ │ :8002 │ │ :8003 │ │ │
│ │ └─────┬─────┘ └───────────┘ └───────────┘ │ │
│ └──────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ DATABASES │ │
│ │ MySQL :3306 PostgreSQL :5432 Redis :6379 │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

View Full Architecture Documentation →

Includes: Request flow diagrams, template system, port allocation, database linking, and troubleshooting guides.

• PHP / WordPress - PHP-FPM 8.x with one-click WordPress installation
• Python Apps - Deploy Flask and Django with Gunicorn
• Node.js - PM2-managed Node applications
• Docker - Full container and Docker Compose management
• Environment Variables - Secure, encrypted variable management per app

• Domain Management - Nginx virtual hosts with easy configuration
• SSL Certificates - Automatic Let's Encrypt with auto-renewal
• Database Management - MySQL/MariaDB and PostgreSQL support
• Firewall (UFW) - Visual firewall rule management
• Cron Jobs - Schedule tasks with a visual editor
• File Manager - Browse and edit files via web interface
• FTP Server - Manage vsftpd users and access

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - TOTP-based with backup codes
• ClamAV Integration - Malware scanning with quarantine
• File Integrity Monitoring - Detect unauthorized file changes
• Failed Login Detection - Monitor suspicious login attempts
• Security Alerts - Real-time notifications for threats

• Real-time Metrics - CPU, RAM, disk, network monitoring
• Server Uptime Tracking - Historical uptime data
• Alert Thresholds - Customizable warning/critical levels
• Notification Webhooks:
  • Discord
  • Slack
  • Telegram
  • Generic webhooks

• Dark-themed responsive dashboard
• Real-time WebSocket updates
• Mobile-friendly interface

Dashboard

Workflow-Builder

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jhd3197/serverkit/main/install.sh | bash

Works on Ubuntu 22.04+ and Debian 12+. Sets up everything automatically.

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jhd3197/ServerKit.git
cd ServerKit
# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
nano .env # Set SECRET_KEY and JWT_SECRET_KEY
# Start ServerKit
docker compose up -d
# Access at http://localhost

See Installation Guide for detailed instructions.

ServerKit/
├── backend/ # Flask API
│ ├── app/
│ │ ├── api/ # API endpoints
│ │ ├── models/ # Database models
│ │ └── services/ # Business logic
│ ├── config.py
│ └── requirements.txt
│
├── frontend/ # React application
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── components/ # Reusable components
│ │ ├── pages/ # Page components
│ │ ├── services/ # API client
│ │ └── styles/ # LESS stylesheets
│ └── package.json
│
├── docs/ # Documentation
├── docker-compose.yml # Docker configuration
└── README.md

ServerKit includes a management CLI:

# Service Management
serverkit start|stop|restart|status
# User Management
serverkit create-admin
serverkit reset-password
# Database
serverkit backup-db
serverkit restore-db <backup-file>
# Updates & Branches
serverkit update # Update to latest version
serverkit update --branch <name> # Switch to specific branch (e.g., dev)
serverkit branch # Show current branch and commit
# Utilities
serverkit generate-keys
serverkit logs [service]

Create a .env file from the example:

cp .env.example .env

Key configuration options:

# Required - Generate unique values!
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key
JWT_SECRET_KEY=your-jwt-secret
# Database (SQLite default, PostgreSQL for production)
DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///serverkit.db
# Your domain
CORS_ORIGINS=https://panel.yourdomain.com

Generate secure keys:

python -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_hex(32))"

ServerKit can send alerts to multiple channels:

1. Create webhook: Server Settings → Integrations → Webhooks
2. Copy URL to Settings → Notifications → Discord

1. Create app: api.slack.com → Incoming Webhooks
2. Copy URL to Settings → Notifications → Slack

1. Create bot via @BotFather
2. Get chat ID from @userinfobot
3. Configure in Settings → Notifications → Telegram

• TOTP-based (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
• Backup codes for recovery
• Enable in Settings → Security

• ClamAV integration
• Quick scan / Full scan options
• Automatic quarantine
• Configure in Security → Settings

• Baseline creation
• Change detection
• Alert on modifications

Base URL: http://localhost:5000/api/v1

Authentication:
 POST /auth/login # Login
 POST /auth/register # Register
 POST /auth/2fa/verify # 2FA verification
Applications:
 GET /apps # List apps
 POST /apps # Create app
 GET /apps/:id # Get app
 DELETE /apps/:id # Delete app
Security:
 GET /security/status # Security summary
 POST /security/scan/quick # Quick malware scan
 GET /security/events # Security events
Notifications:
 GET /notifications/config # Get config
 PUT /notifications/config/:channel # Update channel
 POST /notifications/test/:channel # Test channel

Full API documentation: docs/API.md

Contributions are welcome! Please read CONTRIBUTING.md first.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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Made with ❤️ by Juan Denis