$ show JamesTurland/JimsGarage
This repository is a comprehensive collection of infrastructure-as-code configurations for self-hosting a wide variety of services, primarily aimed at homelab enthusiasts and followers of the Jim's Garage YouTube channel. It contains Docker Compose files, Kubernetes manifests, Ansible playbooks, and shell scripts that deploy services such as Traefik, PiHole, Plex, Jellyfin, Immich, Vaultwarden, Gitea, and many more. The central architectural pattern is a reverse proxy (Traefik or Caddy) with Cloudflare DNS-01 certificate challenges, with all services attached to a shared Docker network. The repository is not a single application but a set of modular, copy-paste-friendly deployment blueprints that can be adapted to different environments by changing IP addresses, domain names, and secrets. The codebase demonstrates strong organizational patterns—consistent Traefik labels, Kubernetes IngressRoutes with security middleware, and Ansible roles for cluster provisioning. However, the repository displays technical drift: some scripts pin outdated versions (e.g., kube-vip v0.6.3, MetalLB v0.12.1), and many files use `:latest` image tags, reducing reproducibility. Hardcoded IPs and dummy secrets (annotated with `# gitleaks:allow`) are present throughout, which is acceptable for a tutorial but requires careful sanitization before production use. The inclusion of multiple orchestration options (Docker Compose, Swarm, K3S, RKE2, Ansible) provides flexibility but can confuse users about which path to follow. As a learning resource, the repository is well-structured and actively maintained, with pre-commit hooks, GitHub Actions linting, and gitleaks integration. It is not a reusable library or service but a collection of reference configurations that can be extracted and adapted. The most reusable components are the Ansible roles for RKE2 deployment, the Traefik reverse proxy configuration, and the Kubernetes defaults-headers middleware pattern. Overall, the repository serves its educational purpose effectively while offering practical templates for homelab automation.
The LLM identified 5 files worth highlighting for reuse:
Main Ansible playbook for deploying a full RKE2 Kubernetes cluster. Orchestrates roles for node preparation, RKE2 download/install, MetalLB configuration, and kube-vip load balancing. Demonstrates modular Ansible role composition and is adaptable to other cluster setups by modifying role variables and inventory.
Base Traefik v2 reverse proxy configuration with Cloudflare DNS-01 challenge for Let's Encrypt certificates. Uses environment variables for external port mapping and a shared docker network. This pattern is replicated across all other compose files and can be extracted as a standalone proxy setup for any Docker-based homelab.
Shell script that deploys Traefik, Cert-Manager, and PiHole on a Kubernetes cluster using Helm charts and manifests. Automates creation of namespaces, secrets, and ingress routes. Although hardcoded with example values, the script structure is a reusable template for bootstrapping a Kubernetes cluster with core networking and DNS services.
Comprehensive Docker Compose file that bundles Traefik, CrowdSec, Pi-hole, Authentik, Portainer, and many other services into a single stack. All services share a common network and use consistent Traefik labels. This is a reusable template for a portable homelab that can be deployed on a single host with minimal modifications.
Helm values file for deploying Grafana with sidecar containers for dynamic dashboard, datasource, and alert loading from ConfigMaps. Includes persistence, ingress, resource limits, and health probes. This is a production-ready, reusable configuration that can be applied to any Kubernetes cluster via GitOps workflows.