ServerBox: turn a used Android phone into a Linux server, no root required. Alpine, Arch, Debian, Kali and Ubuntu with an always-on SSH server.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#328
MOST-STARRED Kotlin
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ServerBox gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 69. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 69 stars a year. It ranks #328 among Kotlin repositories and #8,438 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#7760
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ServerBox has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #7760. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ServerBox is an open-source project written in Kotlin: ServerBox: turn a used Android phone into a Linux server, no root required. Alpine, Arch, Debian, Kali and Ubuntu with an always-on SSH server.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/madeye/ServerBox.git
cd ServerBox⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ServerBox coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed ServerBox into Kotlin backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ServerBox using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/madeye/ServerBox.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ServerBox.
Import ServerBox into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ServerBox --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
madeye/ServerBox is currently ranked #8,438 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ServerBox do? +
ServerBox: turn a used Android phone into a Linux server, no root required. Alpine, Arch, Debian, Kali and Ubuntu with an always-on SSH server.
What language is ServerBox written in? +
The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.
Is ServerBox actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ServerBox have? +
ServerBox has 69 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does ServerBox rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 69 stars, madeye/ServerBox is ranked #8,438 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #328 among Kotlin projects.
What license is ServerBox distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
