How to install Dashy on Docker?

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.

Dashy vs Heimdall: which is better for homelab?

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.

Can Dashy monitor services behind a firewall?

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.

How to add a custom theme in Dashy?

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.

Is Dashy secure for multiple users?

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.

How to backup Dashy config to the cloud?

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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Dashy

MITVue3.3.0Self-Hosted

A self-hostable personal dashboard that organizes your self-hosted services with status monitoring, widgets, themes, and an interactive UI editor.

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What is Dashy?

Dashy is a self-hosted personal dashboard that aggregates all your self-hosted services and web applications into a single, customizable interface. It solves the problem of managing multiple bookmarks and service endpoints by providing a centralized hub with real-time status monitoring, interactive widgets, and extensive theming options.

Target Audience

Homelab enthusiasts, system administrators, and developers who self-host multiple services and want a unified, customizable dashboard with monitoring and management features.

Value Proposition

Developers choose Dashy for its comprehensive feature set, strong focus on privacy, and extensive customization options—all while being 100% open-source and easy to deploy via Docker or cloud platforms.

Overview

🚀 A self-hostable personal dashboard built for you. Includes status-checking, widgets, themes, icon packs, a UI editor and tons more!

Use Cases

Best For

Centralizing access to self-hosted services like media servers, networking tools, and development apps
Monitoring service uptime and response times with real-time status indicators
Creating a customizable browser start page or homepage with dynamic widgets
Managing multiple dashboards for different contexts (e.g., personal, work, homelab)
Implementing a secure, multi-user dashboard with authentication and access controls
Building a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to commercial dashboard services

Not Ideal For

Public websites requiring server-side rendering for SEO optimization
Teams needing drag-and-drop dashboard builders without YAML configuration
Enterprises demanding out-of-the-box LDAP or Active Directory integration

Pros & Cons

Pros

Comprehensive Customization

Offers a built-in theme editor, custom CSS support, and multiple icon packs including Favicon auto-fetch and homelab icons, allowing deep UI personalization as detailed in the theming and icons docs.

Real-time Status Monitoring

Provides health checks with response time and status code indicators, configurable per-item or globally via appConfig.statusCheck, enabling proactive service uptime tracking.

Flexible Deployment Options

Supports one-click cloud deployments on Netlify, Heroku, and others, plus Docker and bare-metal setups, making it accessible for various hosting environments as shown in the deployment docs.

Multi-User Authentication

Includes SSO support with Keycloak and basic auth with granular permissions, allowing secure access control for teams, documented in the authentication section.

Cons

Limited Browser Support

The README explicitly states Safari 6.1+ is not supported, which may exclude users on older Apple devices or specific browsers.

YAML Configuration Complexity

Relies on a YAML config file that can be daunting for non-technical users, despite the UI editor, requiring familiarity with syntax and structure.

Widget Development Overhead

Pre-built widgets are limited, and integrating new services often requires custom development, as noted in the widgets documentation, adding to setup time.

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