HomeLab Changelog
Track updates, lab verifications, and new content additions.
2025-09-07 - Site Restructure
Added
- New Homepage Design: Clear hero section with “hands-on labs” positioning
- Labs Directory: Organized lab structure at
/labswith categories:- Networking (VPN, Reverse Proxy, Firewalls)
- Virtualization (Proxmox, Docker, LXC)
- Security (Identity, SIEM/SOAR)
- Self-Hosting (Media, Productivity, Dev Tools)
- Standardized Lab Format: Template with objectives, requirements, steps, validation
- Docker Installation Lab: Complete beginner-friendly container setup guide
- Community Integration: TWN Commons callouts in all labs
- Lab Template: Standardized format for future lab development
Changed
- Homepage transformed from “raw notes journal” to structured lab guide
- Draft content properly marked to hide incomplete pages
- ITLearn integration messaging throughout
Technical
- Fixed draft frontmatter format (
draft: truevsdraft: "true") - Added proper frontmatter to empty content files
- Created labs directory structure
- Established changelog for version tracking
Lab Status Legend
- ✅ Complete: Fully tested and documented
- 🚧 In Progress: Content being developed
- 📋 Planned: Scheduled for creation
- 🔄 Needs Update: Requires verification/refresh
Recent Lab Verifications
| Lab | Last Verified | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Installation | 2025-09-07 | ✅ | Tested on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
Planned Labs
Priority Queue
- Proxmox VE Setup Lab - Virtualization platform deployment
- Reverse Proxy with SSL Lab - Consolidate NPM/Traefik/HAProxy guides
- Nextcloud File Sync Lab - Private cloud storage
- Jellyfin Media Server Lab - Open-source streaming
- Immich Photo Gallery Lab - Self-hosted photo management
Community Requests
Submit lab requests in TWN Commons Discord
Contributing
Want to help improve HomeLab?
- Report Issues: Found outdated instructions? Let us know in Commons
- Lab Verification: Test existing labs and report results
- New Labs: Use our lab template for contributions
- Documentation: Help improve clarity and completeness
This changelog follows Keep a Changelog principles.