Get Based Review
A local-first, browser-based personal health intelligence platform organized around Labs, Genome, Body, Light, and Insight.
Each review covers deployability, value versus commercial alternatives, and privacy model. Tools that can run locally were started and exercised; mobile or backend-dependent tools were assessed from published builds, source code, and deploy guides. Ratings reflect what we were able to verify.
Get Based — Open Source Personal Health Intelligence Dashboard
A local-first, browser-based health intelligence platform organized around Labs, Genome, Body, Light, and Insight. Last updated: 2026-06-21.
One-sentence verdict: The most ambitious local-first health dashboard in this batch — a credible open-source alternative to commercial health apps for users who want to own their lab, DNA, and wearable data.
What the System Is
Get Based is a personal health intelligence platform that runs in the browser. The repository shows:
- Five lenses: Labs, Genome, Body, Light, and Insight.
- Local-first storage: Data stays in the browser (localStorage + IndexedDB); no account is required by default.
- AI lab import: Drop a lab PDF or image and the app extracts and maps results to 287+ biomarkers.
- DNA analysis: Upload raw data from AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, FTDNA, Living DNA, or Illumina GenomeStudio; 47 curated SNPs plus APOE haplotype and mtDNA haplogroups.
- Wearable integrations: Oura, Fitbit, Withings, Polar, Apple Health file import; WHOOP and Ultrahuman are gated on partner credentials.
- AI chat: Ask questions across all health context, with optional local AI provider or encrypted Venice AI endpoint.
- PWA distribution: The deploy guide uses a small Node.js dev-server to serve the static app at
http://localhost:8000.
The deploy guide states the service was started and the screenshot was captured from the running local instance.
| Key data | |
|---|---|
| Category | Health Dashboard / Personal Health Record |
| Language | JavaScript / HTML / CSS (PWA) |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Self-hosted | Yes (static files + optional local dev-server) |
| AI | OpenRouter / Venice / local OpenAI-compatible providers |
| Database | Browser localStorage + IndexedDB |
| Deployment | Node.js dev-server or static hosting |
How to Install and Deploy
cd /data2/docker/going-global/repos/get-based
npm install
npm run dev-server
The dev-server listens on http://127.0.0.1:8000 by default. You can specify another port with:
node dev-server.js 9000
For AI features, configure an OpenRouter OAuth client or a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
How to Test
The documented test flow is:
- Open
http://localhost:8000and verify the landing page loads. - Click the "Sarah, 34" demo card to enter a pre-filled dashboard.
- Explore the Labs, Genome, Body, Light, and Insight modules.
- Try importing a lab PDF or image if one is available.
- Verify that data persists in the browser's IndexedDB without requiring an account.
Privacy & Compliance
Get Based is designed for personal health data, not covered-entity PHI. It is not advertised as HIPAA compliant. The local-first model keeps data in the browser, which is a strong privacy foundation, but backups, encryption-key handling, and any AI provider configuration are the user's responsibility.
Get Based vs Commercial Health Apps
| Dimension | Get Based | Commercial Health App (e.g., Apple Health, Withings Health Mate, InsideTracker) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free / open source | Freemium or paid lab/DNA services |
| Data location | Browser-local | Vendor cloud |
| Open source | Yes (AGPL-3.0) | No |
| Lab import | AI-powered PDF/image extraction | Often manual or provider-integrated |
| DNA analysis | Raw data upload, 47 SNPs | Varies; often paid add-on |
| Wearable sync | Oura, Fitbit, Withings, Polar, Apple Health file import | Often automatic and deeper |
| AI provider choice | OpenRouter, Venice, local | Vendor-controlled |
| Setup effort | Medium: install, configure AI provider | Low: sign up |
Who Should Use It
- Privacy-conscious users who want a local-first health dashboard.
- People with lab reports and DNA raw data they want to analyze themselves.
- Developers and biohackers who want to customize their health stack.
Who Shouldn't Use It
- Users who want automatic, deep integrations with every wearable.
- People who need clinically validated interpretations or provider-connected records.
- Organizations storing PHI for patients without a compliance review.
FAQ
Is Get Based free?
Yes. It is open source under AGPL-3.0-or-later and free to run locally.
Does Get Based store my data in the cloud?
No. By default, data is stored locally in the browser using localStorage and IndexedDB. AI processing requires configuring a provider, which may receive data depending on your setup.
Do I need an account?
No account is required for local use. Optional agent access can generate a read-only token for MCP-compatible tools.
Verdict
Get Based is the most ambitious local-first health dashboard in this batch. It covers labs, DNA, wearables, light, and AI insight in a single open-source PWA. The trade-off is that some wearable integrations are gated and the user must manage AI provider configuration and backups. For the right user, it is a credible alternative to closed health intelligence platforms.
Ratings: Deployability 4/5 · Value vs Commercial 4/5 · Privacy Compliance 5/5