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Garage

Lightweight open-source S3-compatible distributed object storage service in Rust for self-hosting.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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S3 CompatibleCrdt SyncSelf Hosted S3DevopsObject StorageRust Storage
Overview

Why consider Garage?

Garage is a lightweight S3-compatible distributed object storage engine written in Rust. Designed specifically for geo-distributed self-hosted clusters on commodity hardware, Garage replicates data reliably across diverse data centers with CRDT metadata syncing.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Garage

Garage provides robust S3 object storage that thrives on unreliable home network connections and high-latency multi-cloud clusters.

Installation

bash
1# Download standalone binary or run Docker
2docker run -d --name garage -p 3900:3900 -p 3901:3901 -p 3902:3902 dxflrs/garage:v1.0.1

Garage is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Garage FAQs

Garage is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Garage is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Garage is listed as an alternative to Wasabi. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.