go-doxy — Self-Hosted, Open-Source

Lightweight, simple, and performant reverse proxy with WebUI, Docker integration, automatic shutdown/startup for container based on traffic.

License: MIT. Built with: Go, Shell, HTML, TypeScript, CSS, Makefile, JavaScript, Python, Dockerfile, Go Template. Source: https://github.com/yusing/godoxy.

Features

Effortless configuration with simple labels or WebUI
Simple multi-node setup
Detailed error messages for easy troubleshooting.
ACL: connection / request level access control
Country (Maxmind account required)
Timezone (Maxmind account required)
Access logging
Periodic notification of access summaries for number of allowed and blocked connections
Advanced Automation
Automatic SSL certificate management with Let's Encrypt (using DNS-01 Challenge)

Installation

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yusing/godoxy/main/scripts/setup.sh)"

Why self-host go-doxy

Self-hosting gives you three things SaaS can’t: data ownership (the files live on disks you control), cost predictability (a one-time setup vs. recurring per-seat fees that grow with your household or team), and longevity (open-source means the app keeps working even if the maintainers move on, since you can pin a working version). The trade-off is that you take on the operational work of running a server, applying updates, and handling backups.

What hardware do you need

Most self-hosted apps run comfortably on modest hardware — a Raspberry Pi 4, a mini PC, a NAS with Docker support, or a small VPS is usually enough for personal or family use. CPU and RAM requirements scale with how many simultaneous users or how much data you push through go-doxy. Storage requirements depend on the kind of data you keep; check the README for guidance on data retention.

Where to go from here

Last verified: 2026-05-21