Headplane

Headplane is a feature-rich web UI for managing your self-hosted Headscale VPN.

Description

Headplane is a feature-complete web UI for Headscale, the self-hosted version of Tailscale. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing Headscale nodes, networks, and access control lists (ACLs). Headplane aims to replicate the functionality of the official Tailscale dashboard, offering a comprehensive solution for administering your Headscale VPN. It supports features such as machine management, ACL and tag configuration, OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication, DNS settings editing, and Headscale settings configurability. Deployment options include Docker (recommended) and manual installation, with both integrated and simple modes available.

Features

Headplane's key features include comprehensive machine management (expiry, network routing, name, owner), detailed ACL and tagging configuration for granular access control, support for OIDC authentication, configurable DNS settings, and the ability to directly manage Headscale settings. It's available as a Docker image or via manual installation, supporting both integrated and simplified deployment modes. Headplane utilizes semantic versioning and is actively developed with community contributions welcome. The UI is designed for ease of use, providing a clear overview and intuitive controls. It aims for feature parity with the official Tailscale dashboard.

Benefits

Headplane offers a streamlined and efficient way to manage your Headscale VPN. The user-friendly web interface simplifies complex tasks, saving administrators time and effort. It improves the overall user experience for Headscale by providing a visual and intuitive dashboard. The ability to manage machines, ACLs, and other settings centrally increases operational efficiency. Enhanced security features provide better control over network access. Both integrated and simplified deployment methods cater to various technical skill levels and deployment scenarios. The Open Source nature encourages community contributions and ensures continuous improvement.

Links

• Home: https://github.com/tale/headplane