Overview
OliveTin is a lightweight Go web server that presents a configurable set of shell commands as clickable buttons in a browser UI. It is designed for giving family members, colleagues, or clients a safe way to trigger specific server actions (restart a service, run a backup, toggle a container) without SSH access. Commands, icons, and access permissions are defined in a YAML config file. It runs as a single binary or Docker container.
Where it falls short of Zapier
- No conditional logic, branching, or multi-step workflows — each button maps to a single command
- No scheduling or trigger-based execution; only manual button presses
- Authentication is basic (single shared password or reverse-proxy auth); no per-user RBAC
- No audit log or notification system beyond live output in the UI
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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