Show HN: Homebutler – my server report printed 7 lines for 2 changes, now 2

Category: infrastructure

Tags: homelab, server-monitoring, change-detection, docker, backup-verification, agents

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

HomeButler is a single Go binary that provides concise, change-focused reports for homelab servers, highlighting what actually changed since the last snapshot (e.g., containers replaced, ports reassigned). It distinguishes itself by offering a structured, agent-friendly interface, backup verification drills, and zero-daemon operation over SSH.

Target audience: homelab enthusiasts, sysadmins, devops engineers

Repository: https://github.com/Higangssh/homebutler · Go · MIT · 305 stars

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