ɳSelf Documentation
Self-hosted backend platform — CLI, plugins, and Pro bundles.
A self-hosted backend platform. One CLI, full stack — Postgres, GraphQL, Auth, and Nginx — on your machine or any server. The core is free and MIT-licensed; Pro bundles add product capabilities.
Where to start
| I want to… | Go here |
|---|---|
| Get up and running in five minutes | Quick Start |
| Install the CLI | Installation |
| Understand the free vs. paid split | Bundles & Pricing |
| See every CLI command | Commands |
| Add Pro plugins | Plugin Catalog |
| Configure environment variables | Configuration |
What’s free
The core CLI, Admin UI, and all 31 MIT-licensed plugins are free forever — no account required, no telemetry by default, no limits. Security features (rate limiting, WAF, MFA, audit logs, TLS) are always free.
Pro plugin bundles
Six bundles unlock additional capabilities, each at $0.99/mo or $9.99/yr:
| Bundle | What it adds |
|---|---|
| ɳClaw | Personal AI assistant — email, calendar, news, budget |
| ɳChat | Messaging, video calls, moderation, bots |
| ɳTV | Media download, encoding, streaming, metadata |
| ɳFamily | Private family social — photos, feeds, calls |
| ClawDE | Cloud sync + team features for the ClawDE dev environment |
| ɳSentry | Uptime, status pages, incident management, error tracking |
ɳSelf+ gets you all six bundles at $3.99/mo or $39.99/yr.
See nself.org/pricing to subscribe.
Reference
- Architecture — how the stack fits together
- API Reference — REST and GraphQL endpoints
- Licensing — pricing details and license key management
- Contributing — write your own plugins