Zero-Knowledge Homelab Topology Mapper

Scan and visualize your homelab network without sending plaintext data anywhere

Problem

Homelabbers keep maintaining network docs in Excel and Visio by hand, and most refuse to send plaintext internal topology to any hosted service. One builder, tired of manually updating spreadsheets and diagrams, wrote a local scanner with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption—showing a recurring but under-served pain point.

Solution

A local-first topology tool: a lightweight Docker agent runs Nmap to discover devices and services, auto-generates an interactive network topology graph, encrypts data client-side before syncing, and exports PNG/PDF that can be shared without leaking internal details.

Users

Homelab enthusiasts, small IT admins, and privacy-conscious technical users

MVP

Local Nmap scanning agent (Docker); automatic device and service discovery; auto-generated topology graph; client-side encrypted sync; PNG/PDF export

Revenue

Open-source core plus $5–$10/month encrypted cloud sync/team sharing; or one-time desktop license

Why now

The homelab audience keeps growing and is highly sensitive to data leakage, while existing topology tools are either too heavy or require uploading plaintext; a local-first indie tool avoids competing head-on