Overview
1Panel is an open-source Linux server control panel covering host monitoring, files, databases, Docker containers, websites, SSL, backups, and one-click applications, with additional AI-agent/model management. The latest release checked is v2.3.1.
Features and best fit
Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:
Centralize host, Docker, database, and file administration
Routine server operations can be managed from a browser rather than separate command-line tools.
Sources: [2]
Extend operations into websites, TLS, app installs, and backups
1Panel integrates site deployment/domain/SSL setup, an app store for open-source applications, and backup/restore with cloud-storage integrations.
Sources: [2]
For operators who want to move common Linux administration from SSH-only workflows into a unified GUI
It fits small/self-hosted environments managing containers, websites, databases, and backups from one place.
Sources: [2]
Treat the privileged admin panel as a high-value security surface and check edition boundaries
The panel has broad authority over the host, containers, databases, and websites. The Quick Start executes a remote script, so production use warrants source/distribution review. The OSS edition is GPL-3.0, while unlimited AI agents, advanced WAF, tamper protection, multi-node management, AI Gateway, and other features differ across Pro/Enterprise editions.
Official sources
- [1]1Panel-dev/1Panel repository(2026-09-18)
- [2]1Panel README(2026-09-18)
- [3]1Panel LICENSE(2026-09-18)
- [4]1Panel v2.3.1 release(2026-09-18)
Supplemental curator note
1Panel modernizes cPanel/Webmin-style administration with Docker apps and AI management. Because the panel has broad control over the host, authentication, network exposure, updates, and backups are security-critical.
Try it in 3 steps
- 1
Get the source
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel.git - 2
Enter the repository
cd 1Panel - 3
Check the official steps
Continue with the commands in the README Installation, Quick Start, or Getting Started section.
find . -maxdepth 1 -iname 'README*' -exec sed -n '1,220p' {} \; -quit
Growth
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36,965 Stars
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Development activity
Last 90 days · weekly
- Commits (last 30 days)
- 114
- Open PRs
- 12
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GitHub Topics
- docker
- lnmp
- docker-ui
- webmin
- linux
- ollama
- agent
- clawdbot
- openclaw
- openresty
- copaw
- hermes
- Stars
- 36,965
- Forks
- 3,356
- Watchers
- 194
- Open issues
- 300
- Primary language
- Go
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Repository last updated
- Sep 18, 2026
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