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Huly

Open-source all-in-one project management platform: issues, docs, chat, and HR in one place.

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LicenseEPL-2.0
GitHub stars16.5k
Last commit1 months ago
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Team ChatIssue TrackingSelf HostedProject ManagementTypescriptAll In One
Overview

Why consider Huly?

Huly is an open-source all-in-one platform combining issue tracking, project management, team chat, HR, and documentation. It is a self-hosted alternative to Linear, Notion, and Slack.

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

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What is Huly?

Huly is an open-source, all-in-one team productivity platform developed with TypeScript and Svelte. It operates as a comprehensive, self-hosted alternative to a combination of commercial tools: Linear (issue tracking), Notion (documentation), Slack (team chat), and Personio (HR management).

Huly consolidates every team workflow into a single platform: create projects and issue trackers with Kanban and list views, write documentation with a rich block editor, message teammates in organized channels and direct messages, conduct video calls, and manage employee HR records—all without switching between multiple SaaS subscriptions.

Who Is It For?

  • Startups & Tech Companies: Replacing multiple SaaS tools (Linear + Notion + Slack) with a self-hosted all-in-one workspace.
  • Remote Teams: Centralizing asynchronous communication, task management, and documentation in one searchable platform.
  • Privacy-Focused Organizations: Keeping all project plans, team conversations, and HR records on sovereign on-premises infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Issue tracking with projects: Linear-inspired fast issue creation, custom workflows, labels, priorities, and sprint management.
  • Team documentation workspace: Block-based document editor with nested pages, templates, and collaborative editing.
  • Real-time team messaging: Channels, direct messages, threads, and reactions with end-to-end search.
  • HR management module: Employee profiles, time-off tracking, and departmental organization charts.
  • Video conferencing and screen sharing integrated directly within the platform.

Deploying Huly with Docker Compose

bash
1# 1. Clone the official Huly self-hosted repository
2git clone https://github.com/hcengineering/huly-selfhost.git
3cd huly-selfhost
4
5# 2. Configure your domain in the .env file
6cp .env.template .env
7# Edit .env: Set HOST_ADDRESS to your server IP or domain

Edit .env:

bash
1HOST_ADDRESS=your-server-ip-or-domain
2SECRET=generate_a_secure_random_secret

Start the full Huly stack:

bash
1docker compose up -d

Access Huly at http://your-server-ip in your browser to create your organization.

Practical Use Cases

1. Startup Engineering Team Workspace

A 10-person startup moves from Linear + Notion + Slack to self-hosted Huly, cutting three $50/month SaaS subscriptions while improving cross-context task-and-document linking.

2. Design Sprint Issue and Documentation Workflow

A product team creates a sprint project in Huly, linking design documentation pages directly to relevant issues, keeping context unified without browser tab switching.

3. Remote Team Async Standup

Remote teammates post daily standup updates as Huly channel messages; threaded replies keep feedback organized without consuming synchronous meeting time.

Troubleshooting and Limitations

  • HOST_ADDRESS Configuration: The HOST_ADDRESS environment variable must match the external IP or domain name used to access Huly; incorrect values cause frontend API connection failures.
  • Resource Requirements: Huly runs several microservices; allocate at least 4 GB of RAM and 2 CPU cores for smooth operation.

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Huly FAQs

Huly is listed as a Productivity 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.

Huly is listed under the EPL-2.0 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.

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