Hydrodactyl is a modern, performance-focused game server management panel forked from Pterodactyl. It delivers smaller bundles, faster builds, and an accessible, reimagined interface.
- Not compatible with Blueprint extensions — this is an all-in-one solution.
- Pre-release software. Some UI elements may appear broken and bugs may exist.
- Logo customization is experimental and subject to change.
- Read the docs at hydrodactyl.dev before installing.
Built by the maintainer of the original Pyrodactyl project and funded by Blueprint.
git clone https://github.com/BlueprintFramework/hydrodactyl.git
cd hydrodactyl
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -dSee the Installation Guide and Local Development Guide for detailed instructions. Windows is supported for local development only.
Hydrodactyl is open-source software licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
You are free to use, modify, and redistribute Hydrodactyl under the terms of the license. A copy of the full license text is available in the LICENSE file included in this repository.
Hydrodactyl is built upon the work of previous open-source projects and their contributors:
- Pterodactyl®: Copyright © 2015–2022 Dane Everitt and contributors.
- Pyrodactyl™: Copyright © 2023–2025 Pyro Inc. and contributors.
- Pyrodactyl™: Copyright © 2025–2026 Pyrodactyl-oss and contributors.
- Hydrodactyl: Copyright © 2026–present Naterfute, Blueprint Framework, and contributors.
All original copyright notices, license notices, and attributions must remain intact when redistributing this software.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all source code within this repository is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
Help Hydrodactyl grow by supporting the project:
- Donate on Ko-fi: support the maintainer.
- Donate to Blueprint Framework: support the nonprofit funding Hydrodactyl.
- Join the Discord: chat with the community and get support.
- Star the repository and share it with others: it helps more people discover Hydrodactyl.
