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Free, self-hosted bug tracker for developers and small teams. Install in minutes on any server running Node.js 18 or newer.

Download BugTrack v1.4.15

Hosted on GitHub. All releases

v1.4.15 · 214 KB zip
Requires Node.js 18 or newer
No separate database server

Verify it before you unzip:

sha256sum -c bugtrack-v1.4.15-install.zip.sha256
  1. Unzip it on your server.
  2. Run npm install to fetch dependencies.
  3. Run npm start. BugTrack creates its database on first boot.
  4. Open http://your-server:3001 and sign in as admin@bugtracker.com / Admin@123, then change that password straight away.

Full setup and deployment instructions are in the documentation. Stuck? Ask us — we answer.

System requirements

Node.js 18 or newer

Check with node --version. Installers for Windows, Mac, and Linux are at nodejs.org.

~200 MB disk

For the app, the SQLite database, and uploaded files. Any Linux VPS, shared host with Node.js support, Windows machine, or Mac.

No database server

BugTrack uses SQLite — the database is a single file on your server. Nothing extra to install, configure, or maintain.

Internet optional

Runs on a private LAN, a VPN, or anywhere reachable from your team. Slack and email notifications need outbound access if you use them.

Already running BugTrack?

Updates apply from inside the app — no manual file replacement needed.

BugTrack has a one-click updater built in. Sign in as admin, go to Settings → Updates, and click Check for updates. BugTrack backs up your current install, verifies the backup, and checks the new code before touching anything. Your database and uploads are never replaced.

If you need to update from the terminal instead (for example, the app is down), see the documentation.

Common questions

Is BugTrack really free?

Yes. BugTrack is free to download and self-host right now — no account, no card, no per-seat charge. It is free while we are getting started. If paid tiers arrive later, anything you have already installed keeps working, because it runs on your server rather than ours.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere. BugTrack keeps everything in a SQLite database file and stores uploads on your own disk. Nothing is sent to us, and there is no BugTrack cloud account.

Can I try it before installing?

Yes — the live demo opens straight into a working copy. No sign-up, no password. It is shared with other visitors and reset every night.

What about upgrades?

BugTrack checks for updates in the background and lets an admin apply them from inside the app. Your database is never replaced — only the application code is updated.

How many users or projects can I have?

No limits. BugTrack doesn't have per-seat pricing or project caps. Add as many users and projects as your server can handle.

Ready to run your own bug tracker?

Free to download, yours to run. Up and working in a few minutes.

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Or try the live demo first.