RecipeSage

Self-Hosted

Open-source recipe manager for organizing, importing, and meal planning

Overview

RecipeSage is an open-source tool for managing recipes with ease. Import from any website in one click, plan meals weekly, generate shopping lists, and share with others. It supports self-hosting via Docker Compose—quick to deploy on your server, giving full control over your data. Features include custom tags, category sorting, and cross-device access (with sync setup). Ideal for privacy-focused users wanting to avoid proprietary app lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  recipe_sage:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: recipe-sage
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

One-click recipe import from any website
Meal planning and smart shopping list creation
Docker-powered self-hosting for data ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is RecipeSage hard to self-host?

No—It uses Docker Compose, so you just need a server with Docker installed. Follow the GitHub guide to run the container in minutes; even beginners can set it up with minimal tech knowledge.

? Can it replace Paprika Recipe Manager?

Yes—It offers core features like import, meal planning, and shopping lists, plus self-hosting benefits (no data lock-in). While Paprika has a polished mobile app, RecipeSage’s open-source nature allows customization.

? Is RecipeSage completely free?

Absolutely—It’s open-source under MIT license, no hidden costs or premium tiers. Self-host for free or use the hosted version (optional donations support development).

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Recipe Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Easy collaboration with family/friends

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup for self-hosting
⊖ Mobile sync may need extra configuration
⊖ Limited advanced nutrition tracking