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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.