Specifically Clementines

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted recipe manager for organized home cooks

Overview

Specifically Clementines is a self-hosted recipe management tool built for users who value data privacy and control. Store unlimited recipes with detailed ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, and custom categories (cuisine, diet, meal type). Plan weekly meals, generate shareable shopping lists, and import/export recipes in common formats. Deploy via Docker for quick setup, or use manual installation on Linux/macOS servers. Keep your culinary data private—no third-party servers, ads, or subscription fees.

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:
  specifically_clementines:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: specifically-clementines
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Unlimited recipe storage with custom categorization (diet, cuisine, meal type)
Meal planning calendar + auto-generated shopping lists
Docker-based deployment for easy self-hosting & full data ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Specifically Clementines hard to install?

Docker setup takes minutes with a single compose command. Manual installation needs basic Linux skills (e.g., Nginx config), but detailed documentation is provided to guide you through every step.

? Is it a good alternative to Paprika Recipe Manager?

Yes—while Paprika is proprietary and cloud-dependent, Clementines offers similar features (recipe organization, meal planning) plus self-hosted data privacy and no recurring fees.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! It’s open-source under the MIT License, so you can use, modify, and self-host it without any cost or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Recipe Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ 100% data control (no cloud lock-in or third-party access)
⊕ Ad-free experience with no hidden subscription costs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for manual setup (Docker simplifies this)
⊖ Limited mobile app support (web interface only for now)