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Headscale
Self-hosted Tailscale server
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Open-source, self-hosted Tailscale control server.
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headscale is an open-source, self-hosted implementation of the Tailscale control server. It aims to provide self-hosters and hobbyists with a scalable and flexible alternative for managing their private networks.
•Self-hosted: Run your own Tailscale control server on your infrastructure.
•Open Source: Fully open-source, allowing for community contributions and transparency.
•Single Tailnet: Designed for personal use or small open-source organizations, supporting a single Tailnet.
•Multi-platform Support: Compatible with Linux, OpenBSD, containers, and more.
•Authentication: Supports OIDC authentication for secure access.
•Advanced Features: Includes features like exit nodes, reverse proxy, TLS, ACLs, custom DNS records, and remote CLI.
headscale is maintained by Kristoffer Dalby and Juan Font, and it aims to offer a robust, community-driven alternative to Tailscale's control server, perfect for personal projects and small organizations.