Can I run the API on my own server?

Yes, MatCraft is available for self-hosted deployment. The full stack includes:

• FastAPI backend: Python REST API server
• PostgreSQL database: Stores all materials data
• Next.js frontend: Web dashboard
• Redis (optional): For caching and task queuing

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/matcraft/matcraft
cd matcraft
docker-compose up

This starts all services and loads the database. The API is then available at http://localhost:8000/api.

Benefits of Self-Hosting

• Complete data privacy (no data leaves your network)
• No rate limits
• Custom data integration
• Full control over updates and configuration

See the Installation Guide for detailed self-hosting instructions.