# Scanopy Server Scanopy Server is a self-hosted network discovery service that detects devices and documents network topology. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid. Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/291/scanopy-server ## Description Scanopy Server is a self-hosted network discovery service that detects devices and documents network topology. It scans your local network, builds a visual map, and records changes over time for homelabbers and IT administrators. Use it to audit devices, track growth, and investigate connectivity. ## Platform availability Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox, Windows. ## Desktop and other devices Windows. ## Health score 67/100 (Good), based on 4 of 5 factors. - Maintained: 100 (last commit 20 days ago) - Popular: 75 (5,839 GitHub stars) - Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image) - Security check: 5 (4 serious findings, 4 minor, CI, tests) ## Security check 4 serious findings: A private key is committed in the source code; A private key is committed in the source code; A private key is committed in the source code; A private key is committed in the source code. Automated checks on commit 709c7c9, 18 Oct 2026. Not an audit. ## Links - Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/scanopy-server-08r4tvn1gbzbyf?q=scanopy-server - GitHub: https://github.com/scanopy/scanopy - Documentation: https://scanopy.net/docs - desktop: https://github.com/scanopy/scanopy/releases/latest - Official website: https://scanopy.net ## Common questions ### How do I install the self-hosted Scanopy server with Docker? On a computer where Docker is installed, download the docker-compose.yml file and run docker compose up -d from that folder. This starts Scanopy and its supporting services in the background. ### How do I add a Linux host to Scanopy? On the Linux machine you want Scanopy to manage, run the Scanopy daemon install command. It downloads, installs, and starts the daemon that sends information to the Scanopy server. ### Does the Scanopy middlebox need special Docker permissions? Yes, if you use the middlebox, install socat and iptables, run setup.sh, and run the container in privileged Docker mode. Privileged mode lets it load the Linux traffic-redirection rules it needs, so it will not work without it. ### Does Scanopy currently support IPv6? No, IPv6 is not currently supported. ### How can I map multiple VLANs or sites? Deploy daemons across segments to map multi-site and multi-VLAN topologies. ## Alternatives - Excalidraw: Excalidraw is an open-source, hand-drawn style virtual whiteboard for collaborative diagrams, wireframes, and sketches; this self-hosted bu… - Homedale: With Homedale you can search for Wi-Fi / WLAN Access Points and monitor their signal strength. - Isoflow: Isoflow.io is a diagramming toolkit designed to clearly communicate your network architecture. - Lucidchart: Cloud-based tool for diagramming and collaboration, with 20M users globally, supports Visio import/export and features UML modeling and mor… - Microsoft Visio: Easily create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration, part of Office Suite. - draw.io - homelable: Homelable is a self-hosted, open-source visual canvas that maps, documents, scans, and monitors your homelab's network, racks, and connecte… --- Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/291/scanopy-server), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.