HortusFox
HortusFox is a free and open-source, self-hosted plant management system for collaborative plant tracking and care.
Description
HortusFox is a free, open-source, self-hosted plant management system designed for individuals and groups to collaboratively track and manage their home plants. It allows users to record plant details, including attributes, photos, notes, and tags. The system also includes features for managing plant care tasks, inventory of supplies, and a group chat for communication and sharing tips. As a self-hosted application, users retain complete control over their data. HortusFox is MIT licensed, encouraging community contributions and modifications.
Features
HortusFox offers a comprehensive suite of features including plant management with detailed attributes and photo galleries; customizable locations to organize plants; task and inventory systems for efficient care; calendar and search functions for quick access to information; history tracking for monitoring plant growth and changes; weather integration for informed care decisions; group chat for collaboration; profile management for personalization; various themes for customization; an admin dashboard for advanced management; reminders and backups for data security; a REST API for integration with other systems; and plant identification capabilities.
Benefits
Improved plant care through organized tracking and task management; Collaboration with others to share plant care responsibilities and knowledge; Complete data privacy and control as a self-hosted solution; Access to a supportive community for assistance and sharing; Flexibility and customization through open-source nature and available themes; Easy-to-use interface accessible on both mobile and desktop.
Links
- Home: https://www.hortusfox.com
- Source code: https://github.com/danielbrendel/hortusfox-web
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ❌