Open Source
LayerSmith
Build container images with purpose. Self-hosted OCI image builder with a web UI, plus a terminal client (TUI and CLI) for jumphosts and scripts.
Our verdict
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About LayerSmith
LayerSmith is a self-hosted OCI image builder with a web UI and a terminal client (TUI and CLI). It is written in Python and designed for building container images from jumphosts or scripts. The project is community-maintained with limited adoption.
Best for
Teams wanting a self-hosted OCI image builder with both web and terminal access
Use cases
- Build container images through a web interface
- Trigger image builds from jumphosts via TUI
- Automate image builds with the CLI in scripts
Notes
3 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-03. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Self-hosted, giving full control over the build environment
- Offers both web UI and terminal client for flexibility
- Simple Python codebase for easy customization
Cons
- Very small community (3 stars) suggests limited support
- Requires self-hosting and maintenance
- Python-based may be slower than native builders
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 0
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Open issues
- 0
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 15
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Stars and usage
How LayerSmith is growing
3 to 3
Health and security
Is LayerSmith looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
75 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 4 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 15 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | Not counted | The latest check has no issue response reading (fewer than 3 measured issues, or issues switched off) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubRegistry
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