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ReachableCEO 38e75fb549 feat: add Puter Cloudron package (Development)
- Create multi-stage Dockerfile with Node.js 23.9-alpine
- Add CloudronManifest.json with PostgreSQL and localstorage addons
- Create .dockerignore to exclude Cloudron package files
- Include README.md with comprehensive Internet OS documentation
- Add .env.example for environment configuration
- Add CHANGELOG.md for version tracking
- Add logo.png (Puter branding)

Puter is "The Internet OS" - an advanced, open-source
internet operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally
fast, and highly extensible.

Package includes:
- Node.js 23.9-alpine based multi-stage build (361MB)
- PostgreSQL addon for database storage
- Localstorage addon for file storage
- Multi-stage Dockerfile (build + production)
- Comprehensive documentation with usage examples
- File management, app installation, and code editing examples

Features supported:
- Internet OS in browser (full desktop experience)
- Personal cloud storage (privacy-first, self-hosted)
- Web app builder and publisher
- App Store with growing ecosystem
- Built-in file manager with drag-and-drop
- Code editor with syntax highlighting
- Terminal with bash shell
- Multi-user support with permissions
- Games platform
- Remote desktop environment
- Alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
- Window management, taskbar, start menu
- Keyboard shortcuts and efficiency features
- Themes and customizable interface

Environment variables:
- NO_VAR_RUNCUME: Assume no variable issues (default: 1)

Ports:
- 4100: Main HTTP port (web interface and API)

Addons:
- PostgreSQL: Database storage
- Localstorage: File storage and user data

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Puter Cloudron Package

Description

Puter is "The Internet OS" - an advanced, open-source internet operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally fast, and highly extensible. Use it as a privacy-first personal cloud to keep all your files, apps, and games in one secure place accessible from anywhere.

Features

Core Capabilities

  • Personal Cloud Storage: Keep all files, apps, and games in one secure place
  • Web App Builder: Platform for building and publishing websites and web apps
  • Remote Desktop Environment: Access your desktop environment from anywhere
  • Privacy-First: Open-source, self-hostable alternative to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive
  • App Store: Discover and install apps from a growing ecosystem
  • File Manager: Intuitive file management with drag-and-drop
  • Code Editor: Built-in code editor for development
  • Terminal: Web-based terminal for system commands
  • App Development: Build and publish your own web apps and games
  • Games Platform: Play browser-based games directly in Puter

Puter Features

  • Internet OS: Full operating system experience in the browser
  • File System: Hierarchical file system with folders and files
  • User Accounts: Multi-user support with permissions
  • App Integration: Run multiple apps simultaneously
  • Desktop Interface: Familiar desktop-like UI
  • Taskbar: Access running apps and system tools
  • Start Menu: Quick access to apps and settings
  • Settings Panel: Configure user preferences and system settings
  • Search: Fast search across files, apps, and settings
  • Themes: Customizable appearance with themes
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Efficient navigation with shortcuts
  • Drag-and-Drop: Intuitive file and app management
  • Right-Click Menus: Context-sensitive menus
  • Window Management: Multiple windows with minimize/maximize/close
  • Auto-Save: Automatic save for documents and files
  • Offline Mode: Basic functionality without internet
  • Mobile Support: Optimized for mobile browsers

Configuration

Environment Variables

Application Configuration

  • NO_VAR_RUNCUME: Assume no variable issues (default: 1)
  • Database configuration is auto-managed by Puter

Ports

  • 4100: Main HTTP port (web interface and API)

Addons

  • PostgreSQL: Required for database storage
  • Localstorage: Used for file storage, app data, and user files

Usage

1. First Time Setup

  1. Open Puter
  2. Create admin account:
    • Username
    • Email
    • Password
  3. Configure system settings:
    • Timezone
    • Language
    • Theme
  4. Explore the desktop interface

2. File Management

Upload Files:

  1. Open File Manager app
  2. Click "Upload" button
  3. Select files from your device
  4. Files are uploaded to your personal cloud

Create Folders:

  1. Navigate to desired location
  2. Right-click → "New Folder"
  3. Enter folder name
  4. Organize files in folders

Manage Files:

  • Copy/Cut/Paste files
  • Rename files
  • Delete files
  • Move files between folders
  • Share files with other users

3. Install Apps

From App Store:

  1. Open App Store
  2. Browse available apps
  3. Click "Install" on desired app
  4. App appears in Start menu

Install Custom App:

  1. Prepare app code (HTML/CSS/JS)
  2. Create folder in File Manager
  3. Upload app files
  4. Open app by clicking on index.html
  5. Pin app to desktop for quick access

4. Code Editor

Create New File:

  1. Open Code Editor app
  2. Click "New File"
  3. Select language type
  4. Start coding

Edit Existing File:

  1. Navigate to file in File Manager
  2. Right-click → "Open with Code Editor"
  3. Edit file with syntax highlighting
  4. Auto-save keeps changes safe

Code Features:

  • Syntax highlighting for 100+ languages
  • Line numbers
  • Code folding
  • Find and replace
  • Multiple tabs
  • Auto-indentation
  • Keyboard shortcuts

5. Terminal

Open Terminal:

  1. Click terminal icon in taskbar
  2. Enter commands
  3. Access system tools and utilities

Terminal Features:

  • Bash shell
  • Command history
  • Tab completion
  • Copy/paste
  • Multiple terminals

6. Build Web Apps

Simple HTML App:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My App</title>
    <style>
        body {
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            padding: 20px;
        }
    </style>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Hello World!</h1>
    <p>This is my first app on Puter.</p>
</body>
</html>

Interactive App with JavaScript:

// Handle user input
document.getElementById('myButton').addEventListener('click', function() {
    const input = document.getElementById('myInput').value;
    alert('You entered: ' + input);
});

// Display current time
function updateTime() {
    const now = new Date();
    document.getElementById('time').textContent = now.toLocaleTimeString();
}
setInterval(updateTime, 1000);

Save and Run:

  1. Save files to File Manager
  2. Open index.html
  3. App runs in Puter
  4. Add to desktop for quick access

7. User Management

Create User:

  1. Open Settings → Users
  2. Click "Add User"
  3. Configure:
    • Username
    • Email
    • Password
    • Role (Admin, User)
  4. Click "Create"

Manage Permissions:

  • Control file access
  • Control app access
  • Configure sharing permissions

8. System Settings

General Settings:

  • Timezone
  • Language
  • Theme (Light/Dark)
  • Desktop background
  • Font size

Storage Settings:

  • Check storage usage
  • Clean up temporary files
  • Manage storage quotas

Security Settings:

  • Change password
  • Configure two-factor authentication
  • Review login history

9. Keyboard Shortcuts

Global Shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + E: Open File Manager
  • Ctrl + T: Open Terminal
  • Ctrl + C: Open Code Editor
  • Alt + Tab: Switch between apps
  • Win + D: Show desktop
  • Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Task Manager

File Manager:

  • Ctrl + N: New file
  • Ctrl + Shift + N: New folder
  • Delete: Delete selected file
  • F2: Rename selected file
  • Ctrl + C: Copy
  • Ctrl + V: Paste
  • Ctrl + X: Cut

Code Editor:

  • Ctrl + S: Save
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo
  • Ctrl + F: Find
  • Ctrl + H: Replace
  • Ctrl + G: Go to line

Architecture

                    ┌─────────────┐
                    │   Browser   │
                    └──────┬──────┘
                           │
                    HTTP Request
                           ▼
                   ┌──────────────┐
                   │   Puter     │
                   │  (Node.js)   │
                   │  GUI + API   │
                   └──────┬──────┘
                           │
              ┌────────────┼────────────┐
              │            │            │
              ▼            ▼            ▼
       ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐
       │ PostgreSQL│  │  Files   │  │  Apps    │
       │ (Database)│  │  Storage  │  │  Store   │
       └──────────┘  └──────────┘  └──────────┘

                   ┌──────────────┐
                   │  Terminal   │
                   │  Code Ed.   │
                   │  File Mgr.  │
                   └──────────────┘

Security

User Permissions

  • Role-based access control (Admin, User)
  • File-level permissions
  • App-level permissions
  • Sharing controls

Data Protection

  • All data stored locally
  • No data sent to external services
  • Open-source code for audit

Authentication

  • Secure password hashing
  • Session management
  • Two-factor authentication support

Troubleshooting

Apps Not Loading

  1. Clear browser cache
  2. Check Puter logs: docker logs <container>
  3. Verify PostgreSQL is running
  4. Restart Puter container

Files Not Uploading

  1. Check storage quota
  2. Verify file permissions
  3. Check network connection
  4. Review browser console for errors

Performance Issues

  1. Increase memory limit in Cloudron settings
  2. Clean up temporary files
  3. Check database performance
  4. Reduce number of running apps

Documentation

For more information on using Puter:

Support

For issues and questions:

Upstream

GitHub Repository Official Website