Open Source
Open source at the core.
Deploy on your own terms.
Metroflow is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Self-host it. Contribute to it. Run it in your environment with full control.
Why open source matters here
Data infrastructure is too important to be locked behind proprietary walls. We believe the best intelligence layer for enterprise data will be built in the open, with the people who actually run these systems every day.
Get started
Self-host in minutes
- Self-host instructions
- Docker / Kubernetes quickstart
- Local development guide
$git clone https://github.com/metroflow/metroflow.git
$cd metroflow
$docker compose up
# workspace live at localhost:4200
Contribute
GitHub repository
Good first issues, contribution guidelines, and a team that reviews PRs within days.
View repo →Community
Discord for real-time discussion
Ask questions, share connectors, and ship alongside the core team.
Open Discord →License
Apache 2.0
Fork it, self-host it, modify it. No source-available tricks.
Community principles
Developer experience first
Infrastructure understanding over prompt tricks
Progressive disclosure of complexity
Respect for existing tools and workflows