Foldergram's a self-hosted app that displays your local photos and videos in an Instagram-like infinite scroll feed, making old backups fun to revisit.

How do I install Foldergram?

Grab Docker: clone the repo, docker-compose up, mount your photo folder. Full guide at foldergram.github.io—takes 5 minutes.

Does Foldergram work with videos and large libraries?

Yes, supports MP4/WebM with on-the-fly thumbs. Handles thousands of files fine on low-spec hardware; scale via folders.

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Foldergram: The Self-Hosted Photo App That Nails Instagram's Scroll—Locally

Tired of dull file explorers for your photo hoard? Foldergram flips the script with an Instagram-style feed—right on your own server, no cloud required.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Foldergram demo showing Instagram-style masonry feed of personal photos and videos

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Foldergram transforms static photo folders into an addictive, Instagram-style feed without cloud dependency. 𝕏
Lightweight architecture prioritizes UX over heavy features, outperforming bloated alternatives for casual use. 𝕏
Signals a shift toward 'social-selfhost' tools, reclaiming Big Tech's scroll mechanics for personal data. 𝕏

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