# Chirp-Headscale

Chirp-Headscale is a self-hosted network services app. Optional companion to Chirp: a self-hosted Headscale (Tailscale control server) so Chirp stations outside your home network can reach your Chirp server privately. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7122/chirp-headscale

## Description

Optional companion to Chirp: a self-hosted Headscale (Tailscale control server) so Chirp stations outside your home network can reach your Chirp server privately. Creates its own reusable key on first start and hands it to the Chirp container.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

45/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 75 (last commit 2 days ago)
- Popular: 6 (1 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/chirp-headscale-1xbhvef0cyt2w3?q=Chirp-Headscale
- GitHub: https://github.com/joshsalvi/chirp
- Official website: https://ourchirp.com/about
- Documentation: https://ourchirp.com/setup.html#server

## Common questions

### Is Chirp-Headscale required for a self-hosted Chirp setup?

No, it is an optional companion to Chirp.

### How does Chirp-Headscale help a Chirp station outside the home network?

It runs a self-hosted Headscale control server so the station can reach the Chirp server privately.

### Do I have to create the Headscale key myself?

No, it creates its own reusable key on first start and hands that key to the Chirp container.

### Do I need Chirp-Headscale for iPhone push notifications?

No, self-hosted Chirp servers can request a push relay token so the iPhone app gets notifications.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7122/chirp-headscale), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.