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Arrange your Nextcloud apps like on a phone: tiles, folders, hidden apps — your order syncs to the top bar. Web free (AGPL).

We improve this app with real-world use. Bug reports, rough edges, and ideas help — open a GitHub Issue or write to info@software-by-design.de.

  • Self-hosted
  • PHP 8.2 – 8.5 · NC 32–35
  • AGPL-3.0-or-later
Install in App Store Source on GitHub

What the app does

You scroll past dozens of apps when you only need five daily. HomeCheck replaces the default app grid — not DeskCheck, not desk booking.

Personal tiles

Arrange your Nextcloud apps like on a phone — only the tiles you need daily.

Folders

Create Samsung-style folders and group apps — your dashboard stays tidy.

Hide apps

Hide apps you do not need — they leave your home screen, not Nextcloud.

Top bar sync

Your order syncs to the top bar — dashboard and menu show the same sequence.

Start page link

Optional: open Nextcloud on your HomeCheck home instead of the default app grid.

Admin seed

Admins can seed a one-time template — your layout stays personal and editable.

Personal view

Each user has their own home — no organisation-wide layout lock.

Accessibility

Target WCAG 2.1 AA: keyboard, clear structure, responsive from 320 px.

Screenshots

Click a screenshot to enlarge. Use ← → or the gallery arrows to browse; Esc to close.

HomeCheck — Personal home with folders for office, work, and tools HomeCheck — Edit mode for rearranging panes and folders HomeCheck — Folder contents open on the home layout HomeCheck — Hide and restore apps from your home HomeCheck — Optional start-page CTA and layout controls HomeCheck — Admin seed template for first-time users

Installation & requirements

HomeCheck is published in the official Nextcloud App Store and on GitHub.

From the App Store

  1. Sign in to Nextcloud as an administrator.
  2. Open Apps.
  3. Search for HomeCheck.
  4. Download and enable.

Manual from Git

git clone https://github.com/aSoftwareByDesignRepository/\
nextcloud-homecheck.git \
  /path/to/nextcloud/apps/homecheck
cd /path/to/nextcloud
php occ app:enable homecheck

Requirements

  • PHP 8.2 – 8.5
  • MySQL / MariaDB or PostgreSQL
  • Nextcloud 32–35

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Frequently asked questions

Is HomeCheck the same as DeskCheck?

No. HomeCheck is a personal app home for each user. DeskCheck is a separate desk-booking product and is not published on this site.

Is the web app free?

Yes. The Nextcloud web app is AGPL-3.0-or-later and free. There is no companion licence SKU.

How do I install HomeCheck?

Install from the Nextcloud App Store inside your instance, or build from the published AGPL source on GitHub.

Support this app

These apps are maintained in public. If HomeCheck helps you, you can support ongoing work via GitHub Sponsors. Need a feature sooner? Get in touch — we are happy to discuss sponsored feature development. Product feedback — bugs, rough edges, missing pieces — is always welcome via GitHub Issues or info@software-by-design.de; it directly shapes what we build next.

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