Homebutler

Homebutler is a single Go binary that monitors servers and reports only meaningful changes—containers recreated under the same name, ports changing hands, or services stopping. It runs without a daemon or database, comparing snapshots to identify what actually changed rather than just showing current state. Built with Claude Code, it offers CLI, web, JSON, and MCP interfaces for integration with AI agents.

Designed for homelab operators and infrastructure teams, Homebutler provides inventory mapping, crash evidence capture, backup restore drills, and AI-ready output formats. It eliminates dashboard fatigue by answering "what changed since yesterday?" with structured, actionable insights that distinguish between eight types of changes—from containers being replaced to disk mounts shifting.