openremote/core

What is it?

Key features

• 01Device management with auto provisioning and customizable asset types.
• 02Automation through when-then, flow, JavaScript and Groovy rules.
• 03Connectivity via protocol agents, an MQTT broker, HTTP/REST and WebSocket.
• 04Multi-tenancy with realms, plus user and role management.
• 05Edge gateway and an Insights dashboard builder.
• 06Docker-based deployment supporting amd64 and arm64.

Use cases

• Monitoring and controlling connected devices in smart city or building projects.
• Managing energy systems and fleets of telematics devices.
• Building custom IoT web applications on top of the platform's UI components.
• Running an edge gateway that connects local devices to a central manager.

Quick start

1. 1

   Install Docker Desktop (v18+)

2. 2

   Download the OpenRemote docker compose file from the README link

3. 3

   Pull the docker images in the folder with the compose file

   docker compose pull
4. 4

   Start the stack and open the Manager UI at https://127.0.0.1

   docker compose -p openremote up

Things to know

• !The license is not clearly stated in the project metadata, so check the license terms before use.
• !The default setup uses a self-signed certificate that you must accept in your browser.
• !Accessing the system from another machine requires setting the OR_HOSTNAME environment variable.

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FAQ

What is core?

Open-source IoT platform for managing devices and assets, writing automation rules, and building custom dashboards and apps. OpenRemote Core is an open-source IoT platform for building device management solutions. It covers device management and auto provisioning, customizable asset types, and automation through when-then, flow, JavaScript and Groovy rules. Devices connect through protocol agents and manager APIs such as an MQTT broker, HTTP/REST and WebSocket.

Is core free to use? What license does it have?

core is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is core still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to core was on Nov 6, 2026.

What can I use core for?

Monitoring and controlling connected devices in smart city or building projects. Managing energy systems and fleets of telematics devices. Building custom IoT web applications on top of the platform's UI components. Running an edge gateway that connects local devices to a central manager.

How do I install core?

Install Docker Desktop (v18+) Download the OpenRemote docker compose file from the README link Pull the docker images in the folder with the compose file: docker compose pull Start the stack and open the Manager UI at https://127.0.0.1: docker compose -p openremote up

Where can I get core?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/openremote/core