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Accessing Apps

Open apps in your browser, access them from other devices, and understand port assignments.

Opening an App

Every app with a web interface shows an Open in Browser button in its detail view and in the menu bar dropdown. Click it to open the app in your default browser.

Apps are accessible at http://localhost:<port>, where the port is assigned automatically during installation. You can find the exact URL in the app's detail view.

Accessing from Other Devices

Apps running on your Mac can be accessed from other devices on the same local network — phones, tablets, or other computers.

Instead of localhost, use your Mac's local IP address or hostname:

http://<your-mac-ip>:<port>

For example, if your Mac's IP is 192.168.1.42 and Jellyfin is running on port 8096:

http://192.168.1.42:8096

Lawn needs local network permission to function properly. The app prompts you for this permission when needed.

We're working on making this experience easier. For now, you can find your Mac's local IP address in System Settings → Network, then select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click Details → TCP/IP. Your IP is listed next to IPv4 Address.

Port Assignments

Lawn assigns ports automatically to avoid conflicts. You can see which port each app is using in the app's detail view under the ports section.

If you need a specific port (for example, to match a bookmark or mobile app configuration), you can change it in the port configuration.

Multiple Containers

Some apps run multiple containers internally (for example, a web app with a database). Lawn handles the networking between containers automatically. You only interact with the main web UI — the supporting services work seamlessly in the background.