Udon

Udon runs on Apple Silicon Macs and provides a browser-based dashboard and a companion mobile app to manage a home server. It enables users to run containers, manage apps from an App Store catalog, share files, and monitor system resources from anywhere over a private network.

The tool installs with one terminal command and keeps the Mac functioning as a normal computer while offering remote management features. An optional AI assistant can be configured to install apps and help diagnose problems, with default prompts to ask before making changes.

Udon emphasizes that the data stays on the user's Mac and that remote access happens through a private network. The dashboard is secured and designed to be used from a browser or a mobile app, with ongoing development and updates tied to the Mac hardware.

The product supports running Docker-compatible containers, managing containers into stacks, and providing access to files, system metrics, and remote desktop capabilities. It highlights a one-time payment model and lifetime access without renewals, and notes compatibility requirements for Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 26 or later.

Use cases

• Run containers, apps, and file shares on a Mac you own
• Host media servers or dev environments on a local Mac