# Gladys Assistant

Gladys Assistant is a privacy-first, open-source home assistant for self-hosted users that centralizes connected devices, visualizes data on dashboards, and builds automations to make daily life easier. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/110/gladys-assistant

## Description

Gladys Assistant is a privacy-first, open-source home assistant for self-hosted users that centralizes connected devices, visualizes data on dashboards, and builds automations to make daily life easier.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

31/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/gladysassistant/gladys/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/gladys
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/gladys-assistant-1tqpz211ldirzh?q=Gladys-Assistant
- Official website: https://gladysassistant.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/GladysAssistant/gladys
- Documentation: https://gladysassistant.com/docs/installation/docker/

## Common questions

### Does Gladys Assistant require a cloud account?

No. The official site says it is self-hosted with no mandatory cloud, and your smart-home data stays on your local machine.

### Do I need to use the terminal every day after installing Gladys?

No. Installation is guided via Docker, but day-to-day use is through a clear interface.

### Does Gladys work with Matter, MQTT, and Tuya?

Yes. The site lists Matter, MQTT, and Tuya among the open protocols and integrations it supports. It also lists Zigbee, Netatmo, Sonos, Zendure, and cameras.

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