Question 1

How to install Dashy on Docker?

Accepted Answer

Run `docker run -p 8080:8080 lissy93/dashy` for a quick start, or use Docker Compose with a mounted config file for persistence, as outlined in the deployment docs. This sets up a containerized instance in minutes.

Question 2

Dashy vs Heimdall: which is better for homelab?

Accepted Answer

Dashy offers more features like status monitoring, widgets, and cloud backup, while Heimdall is simpler and focuses on basic bookmarking. Choose Dashy for extensive customization and monitoring, Heimdall for a minimalist approach.

Question 3

Can Dashy monitor services behind a firewall?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by configuring statusCheckUrl with internal URLs and custom headers, but it requires the dashboard to have network access to those services, as detailed in the status indicators documentation.

Question 4

How to add a custom theme in Dashy?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in theme editor to modify colors live, or write custom CSS and reference it in the config under appConfig.theme, with examples provided in the theming docs for advanced styling.

Question 5

Is Dashy secure for multiple users?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with SSO via Keycloak or basic auth with SHA-256 hashed passwords and user types, but setup requires careful configuration as per the authentication docs to ensure proper access controls.

Question 6

How to backup Dashy config to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Enable the optional cloud backup feature in the config, which uses E2E encryption with AES via a Cloudflare worker, as described in the backup and restore documentation for secure off-site storage.

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