WordJS: A lightweight, self-hosted WordPress alternative in Node + SQLite where plugins run in OS sandboxes
Hey r/selfhosted! If you like self-hosting blogs or business sites but hate maintaining PHP/MySQL setups or worrying about malicious WordPress plugins gaining root/file access, check out WordJS. Key self-hosting highlights: - 📦 Single binary/process deployment: Runs on Node + SQLite with zero setup ( npx create-wordjs@latest my-site ). - 🛡️ OS-level process sandboxing: Every plugin runs in a separate isolated OS process ( child_process.fork ). Even if a plugin is buggy or malicious, it can't read your .env , access core DB tables, or make unauthorized outbound calls. - 🎨 Drag-and-drop builder out of the box: Visual page editor in core (powered by Puck). - 🚚 WordPress Importer: Import existing WP posts, pages, and media with a single click. Try it out locally: npx create-wordjs@latest my-site GitHub repository: github.com/jaimemartinez/wordjs Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback!