Self Host Blocks
An opinionated NixOS distribution providing modular building blocks and unified configuration for self-hosting services with best practices.
What is Self Host Blocks?
SelfHostBlocks is an opinionated NixOS distribution and collection of modules that standardizes self-hosting server management. It provides pre-configured services (like Nextcloud, Jellyfin, Vaultwarden) and reusable building blocks (backup, monitoring, SSO) with a unified configuration interface. It solves the complexity and maintenance burden of self-hosting by embedding best practices and ensuring robustness through automated testing.
Privacy and data sovereignty enthusiasts, homelab administrators, and developers who want to self-host services with a declarative, maintainable infrastructure. It suits those familiar with NixOS or willing to adopt its ecosystem for server management.
Developers choose SelfHostBlocks for its focus on long-term maintainability, modular design via contracts, and comprehensive integration of best practices. Unlike other server management tools, it provides a tested, distribution-like guarantee that services work together correctly and offers a consistent configuration experience.
Overview
Modular server management based on NixOS modules and focused on best practices.
Use Cases
Best For
- Setting up a private groupware server with services like Nextcloud, calendars, and contacts
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