What is HiveOps and what does it replace?

HiveOps is a self-hosted open-source app replacing Trello (tasks), Notion (KB), Zapier (automation), Gmail (email), and basic chatbots — all with AI agents that execute, not just talk.

How do you install HiveOps?

`git clone https://github.com/mamoor123/hiveops.git`, copy .env, set JWT_SECRET, `docker-compose up --build`. Or npm dev with SQLite. Hits localhost:3000.

Does HiveOps work with PostgreSQL in production?

Yes — flip an env var. The DB adapter handles SQLite-to-Postgres smoothly: placeholders, types, all auto-magicked.

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Ditching $600/Month SaaS Sprawl: One Dev's Open-Source HiveOps Bets Big on Self-Hosted AI Agents

SaaS fatigue is real: five tools, $600/month, endless context-switching. Then this dev open-sourced HiveOps, a self-hosted powerhouse that folds tasks, AI agents, email, and workflows into one Node.js app.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

HiveOps dashboard showing task management, AI agent execution, and real-time chat interface

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HiveOps consolidates five $600/mo SaaS tools into one self-hosted Node.js app with real executing AI agents. 𝕏
Dual DB adapter (SQLite dev, Postgres prod) makes it dev-friendly without sacrificing scale. 𝕏
Open-sourcing forces a flywheel: bug fixes and features from the community, echoing Nextcloud's success. 𝕏

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