Lychee

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On the record

Albums

Albums can be unlimited, nested, customized with covers, headers, layouts, sorting and aspect ratios, and embedded in other websites.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

API

Lychee documents API v2 routes and requires JSON Accept headers; API documentation is available inside each instance at /docs/api.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

API authentication

Scripted API calls can use personal bearer tokens, while browser session requests use Laravel CSRF protection.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

API security limit

An API token grants full account access and is shown only once, so the documentation says to treat it like a password.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

Audience

The maker describes the free edition as an optimal choice for personal use and the Pro add-on as aimed at professional photographers and businesses selling pictures.lycheeorg.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Imports

The homepage lists importing photos from a local computer, a server, a URL, or Dropbox.lycheeorg.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Independent feature assessment

Android Authority observed albums, sharing, EXIF viewing, timeline, frame view, multi-user support and On This Day memories.androidauthority.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Independent setup result

Android Authority reports completing a Lychee server setup on a Pixel in about 45 minutes, while noting command-line and PHP-extension work.androidauthority.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Installation

The recommended quick start uses Docker Compose and starts a gallery with MariaDB and persistent photo/database storage.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

iOS companion app

LycheeSync is a free iPhone and iPad app that uploads selected albums to a self-hosted Lychee server using stored server credentials.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026

License

The Lychee and Supporter Edition code is open source under the MIT license.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: AI features

Android Authority says Lychee lacks Google Photos or Immich-style facial recognition, location search and other machine-learning enhancements.androidauthority.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: multi-user support

G2's review summary identifies lack of multi-user support as a recurring limitation, although current documentation describes user and sharing controls.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: server administration

Android Authority notes that running Lychee on a phone requires managing permissions, PHP upload limits, thumbnail extensions and battery or process-sleep settings.androidauthority.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: technical installation

G2 reviewers say installation requires technical knowledge and that configuration terminology can be tedious for less technical users.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Maker identity

The project identifies LycheeOrg as its maintainer and Tobias Reich as the creator.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

Maker start year

LycheeOrg states that the project started in 2018.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

Maker team size

The About page lists five developers and reviewers.lycheeorg.dev · read 15 Oct 2026

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