REPO IT / Business Productivity

Can you deploy Orb?

Orb is a free and open source web desktop, which simulates a Windows-like desktop in a web browser. You can use it to access files on a server or a NAS in an easy and secure way. Orb demo: https://desktop.leisink.net/

OPEN REPOSITORY ↗

THE DECISION CONTEXT IMPLEMENTATION PROMPT TRADE-OFFS

HOSTgitlab

LICENSEUnspecified

STARS139 ★

MAINTENANCEactive

LANGUAGENot recorded

FORKS16

SELF-HOSTEDYes

SETUPCheck docs

THE DECISION

Repository route

COPYABLE IMPLEMENTATION PROMPT

Prepare a safe deployment plan for Orb.

Repository: https://gitlab.com/hsleisink/orb
License: verify before use

Inspect the README and supported runtime first. Propose dependencies, persistent storage, secrets, HTTPS, backups, health checks, upgrades, rollback, and least-privilege access. Do not deploy before review.

OPEN IN CHATGPT ↗OPEN IN CLAUDE ↗OPEN IN CURSOR ↗

Opening an AI app also copies this prompt as a fallback.

THE USEFUL CORE

What you can deploy

Orb is a free and open source web desktop, which simulates a Windows-like desktop in a web browser.
You can use it to access files on a server or a NAS in an easy and secure way.
Orb demo: https://desktop.leisink.net/

WHAT STILL RUNS ON YOU

What still runs on you

Open-source code removes a licence fee, not operational responsibility. Confirm maintenance, hosting, backups, upgrades, security, and support before depending on it.

QUESTIONS

What should I verify first?

Start with the official source, current terms or licence, practical setup requirements, and the limits of the recorded catalogue data.

Is this information current?

Last recorded check: 2026-08-16. Verify time-sensitive details with the linked official source.

Can I save this route?

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