Question 1

How do I add my own custom service to Mafl?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to create a custom service by extending the base service in YAML, referencing the documentation for structure, but detailed development guides are minimal, so some coding knowledge is required.

Question 2

Mafl vs Heimdall – which is better for a self-hosted dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Mafl is more minimalistic and privacy-focused with YAML configuration, while Heimdall offers more pre-built widgets and a GUI setup. Choose Mafl for lightweight customization, Heimdall for easier out-of-the-box functionality.

Question 3

Can I use Mafl to display data from my private APIs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires custom service development in YAML, as Mafl doesn't natively support arbitrary APIs; you'll need to handle backend logic and data formatting manually.

Question 4

How to change themes in Mafl without editing YAML?

Accepted Answer

Themes are configured via YAML only; there's no built-in theme switcher UI, so you must edit the config.yml file directly or use community-shared themes from the documentation.

Question 5

Is Mafl good for team dashboards with multiple users?

Accepted Answer

No, Mafl is designed for individual use with single-user configuration; it lacks features like user authentication, permissions, or collaborative editing for team environments.

Question 6

What happens if Mafl's real-time services go down?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard may display stale or error data for services like Weather or IP API, as Mafl relies on backend requests; you'd need to implement fallbacks or error handling in custom configurations.

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