homelabhero
Turn a fresh LXC into an AI homelab command center. One command installs Claude Code + a web UI, preloaded with skills, and a credential broker so Claude operates your TrueNAS/Proxmox/Linux over SSH without ever seeing a secret.
No outside reports on file
homelabhero runs shell or system commands and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourceGitHub (serversathome/homelabhero)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/serversathome/homelabhero ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-23.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Homelabhero
Homelabhero is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Turn a fresh LXC into an AI homelab command center. One command installs Claude Code + a web UI, preloaded with skills, and a credential broker so Claude operates your TrueNAS/Proxmox/Linux over SSH without ever seeing a secret.
It is hosted on GitHub at serversathome/homelabhero (103 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands, requires api key or token.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/serversathome/homelabhero.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 103
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-25
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
- Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (serversathome/homelabhero). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Homelabhero?
Homelabhero does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/serversathome/homelabhero.
Are there security reports about Homelabhero?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Homelabhero currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Homelabhero actively maintained?
Homelabhero has 103 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-25. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/serversathome/homelabhero before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Homelabhero?
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README badge and team notes
Maintain or use Homelabhero? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/serversathome-homelabhero"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/serversathome-homelabhero" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Homelabhero" height="20" /></a>Terminal check:
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "serversathome-homelabhero"Share with your security lead
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: homelabhero
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/serversathome-homelabhero
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 103 GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (serversathome/homelabhero)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/serversathome/homelabhero
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- serversathome
- Source code
- github.com/serversathome/homelabhero
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 103 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-25
- Last graded
- 2026-10-23
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