Question 1

How do I add a custom icon to Starbase 80?

Accepted Answer

Mount a local icons folder to /app/public/icons in Docker, then reference the relative path in your config.json, e.g., 'icon': '/icons/myicon.png'. The README details multiple icon sources including local files and external sets like Material Design Icons.

Question 2

Starbase 80 vs Homer for a Docker dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Starbase 80 is faster and simpler with static HTML and no JavaScript, ideal for basic linking. Homer offers more features like search and widgets but relies on JavaScript, making it better for dynamic needs. Choose based on performance versus functionality.

Question 3

How to force dark mode in Starbase 80?

Accepted Answer

Set the THEME environment variable to 'dark' in your Docker Compose file, overriding the auto theme. The README specifies this under environment variables, allowing manual control of display modes.

Question 4

Does Starbase 80 support user login or authentication?

Accepted Answer

No, Starbase 80 has no built-in authentication; it's designed as a simple, open dashboard. For secure access, you need external methods like a reverse proxy with authentication layers.

Question 5

How to update services without restarting the Docker container?

Accepted Answer

You must restart the container after modifying config.json, as noted in the README: 'If you make a change to the config JSON, restart this container and refresh.' There's no hot-reload or dynamic configuration loading.

Question 6

Can Starbase 80 automatically find my Docker containers?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't integrate with Docker API; you need to manually list each service in the config.json file, aligning with its philosophy of simplicity over real-time integration.

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