Olares 1.12.2 Released with Direct Local Access and Multi-GPU Support

Olares 1.12.2 is now available, introducing several significant improvements including multi-GPU support, direct local network access via .local domains, and centralized management of environment variables. This update focuses on simplifying deployment and improving control for both new and experienced users.

For a full list of changes, check out our detailed release notes.

What is Olares?

Olares is an open-source personal cloud operating system designed to empower users with local AI capabilities and private, self-hosted services. It allows you to transform your hardware into a powerful AI personal cloud for running cutting-edge AI models, managing personal data, automating your home, and hosting decentralized apps.

What’s new in 1.12.2?

Streamlined installation and activation

Getting Olares up and running is now easier. We’ve streamlined the setup for both first-time users and advanced deployments.

• Official ISO Image Support: Olares now officially recommends installation via an ISO image. This method automatically sets up an underlying Linux environment (Ubuntu/Debian) that is pre-configured and optimized for Olares. See Install Olares for more details.

• Command-line activation: You can now activate Olares directly from any terminal using the Olares CLI. This method is useful for users who manage headless servers, use remote terminals, or want to automate Olares deployments with scripts. See user activate for more details.

Flexible network routing with selectable reverse proxy

Configuration for the reverse proxy has been moved to the initial setup process. This gives you upfront control over how your Olares instance connects to the internet, allowing you to choose the method that best fits your security and performance requirements.

You can change this setting later on the Change reverse proxy page in Olares.

Multi-GPU support for demanding applications

For workloads that require immense processing power, such as training large AI models, Olares now allows you to assign multiple GPUs from a single physical machine (node) to a single application.

This feature works by making multiple physical GPUs available inside the application’s container. It is then up to the application to distribute its work across them.

See Manage GPU usage for more details.

Note

Olares does not automatically combine the VRAM or compute power of the cards. For example, an application assigned two 12GB GPUs will see two separate 12GB devices, not a single, unified 24GB device.

Direct local network access with .local domains

While LarePass VPN provides secure access to your Olares from any location, version 1.12.2 introduces a simple alternative for direct access when you are on the same local network.

You can now connect to your Olares applications using .local hostnames without needing to enable the VPN. This is ideal for quick, direct connections within your home or office.

This involves changing both the domain and the protocol in the URL. For example:

• Public address: https://app.alice123.olares.com
• Local address: http://app.alice123.olares.local

This feature provides a faster, more direct connection by bypassing external reverse proxies and the public internet. This feature simplifies local access and can improve responsiveness for applications used within your home or office network.

See Private entrance for more details.

Centralized management of system environment variables

Instead of configuring credentials and API keys in multiple places, you can now manage them in a single location: Settings > Developer > System Environment Variables.

This simplifies the setup for applications that require API keys (e.g., for SMTP) and makes system-wide configuration changes more straightforward and less error-prone.

Additionally, during activation, Olares now automatically sets certain environment variables based on the domain to your Olares ID for faster downloads and better performance.

See Set system environment variables for more details.

New cookie management for authenticated services

For applications or automations that need to interact with websites requiring a login, Olares now includes a tool to import and manage browser cookies. This allows services running on Olares to maintain authenticated sessions, which is useful for web scraping, personal automation scripts, and accessing subscription-based content without repeated manual logins.

See Manage cookies for more details.

Simplified middleware mechanism

Installing applications with dependencies like a database no longer requires manual setup. When you install an app from the Market that needs MinIO, MySQL, MariaDB, or MongoDB, Olares now detects the requirements and guides you through the installation of the necessary service. This streamlines deployment and reduces configuration errors.

For developers, this built-in support enables them to simply declare dependencies in their application manifest. The Olares system then handles installation and injects connection details as environment variables, allowing their application to connect to the service without needing custom configuration code.

New apps on shelf

Since the last release, the following applications have been added to the Market and are available for one-click installation:

• Crawl4AI: Turns any website into clean, LLM-ready Markdown for use in RAG, agents, and data pipelines.
• Duix.Avatar: An offline video synthesis tool that creates a digital clone of your appearance and voice. Previously known as Heygem.
• HomeBox: An inventory and organization system designed to help you track and manage your household items.

How to update to 1.12.2

From v1.12, system updates are managed on LarePass. Follow these simple steps:

Important

Upgrade your LarePass to the latest version (1.5.14) from your app store first.

1. Open the LarePass app, and navigate to Settings > My Olares > System > System update.
2. Verify that a new version is available and tap Upgrade.
3. Select a preferred update method, for example, Download and upgrade.
4. Confirm to start the download and installation.

What’s next?

Your support and feedback inspire everything we build. We’re actively working on exciting updates and improvements, and we can’t wait to share the next version with you. Big things are ahead!

Jump into GitHub Discussion or Discord to share your ideas and help shape the future of Olares.