One command. Done.
The installer sets up Docker, SearXNG, and everything else. lynox is yours — source-available, zero telemetry, any provider.
Skip the setup? Managed hosting from CHF 39/mo →
Requirements
Install & start
The installer asks for your AI provider and API key, generates the Docker config, and starts everything — including web search via SearXNG.
npx @lynox-ai/coreAutomatically opens http://localhost:3000 once everything is running.
What the installer sets up
- Docker Compose with lynox + SearXNG
- AI provider config (Anthropic, Mistral, Custom)
- Encrypted vault for API keys
- Access token for the Web UI
- Automatic health check + browser launch
Update
docker compose pull && docker compose up -dOr set up Watchtower for automatic updates.
What self-hosting actually buys you
There is no crippled tier. Self-hosted is the product.
Same lynox, same features, same source. The paid tiers sell you operations — a managed box, backups, an included AI budget — not capability. Run it on your own hardware and the only thing that ever leaves your network is the inference call to the provider you chose.
FAQ
Common questions.
What does self-hosting cost?
lynox itself is free and source-available. You pay the AI provider directly — usage-based, and you set the limit. Server costs start at ~$4/month with any VPS provider.
Do I need technical skills?
You need Node.js and Docker on your machine or server. The installer handles the rest — after that, everything runs through the Web UI in your browser.
Where is my data stored?
On your machine or server — encrypted. Knowledge, history, and config live in ~/.lynox/ and never leave your infrastructure.
Which AI providers are supported?
lynox is provider-agnostic: Anthropic and Mistral AI are both first-class native providers, switchable any time in Settings → LLM. You can also point lynox at any OpenAI-compatible endpoint (Groq, LiteLLM, …) or a fully local model.
Is there an easier option?
Yes — Managed Hosting from CHF 39/month. No server setup, no maintenance. Runs on Hetzner in Germany as an isolated per-tenant container with Anthropic and Mistral AI included on the Managed tier. A dedicated single-tenant VPS is available as an Enterprise option on request.