Dashy

Self-Hosted

Customizable self-hosted personal dashboard for organizing tools and bookmarks

Overview

Dashy is an open-source, highly customizable personal dashboard designed to centralize bookmarks, apps, and utilities in one intuitive interface. It features drag-and-drop layout editing, widgets (weather, RSS, notes, calendar), dark/light modes, and multiple themes. Deploy easily via Docker (one-liner), Docker Compose, or Kubernetes. Supports integration with GitHub, GitLab, and cloud storage for data persistence. Ideal for self-hosters seeking a privacy-focused alternative to proprietary dashboards, with minimal setup and full control over their data.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  dashy:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: dashy
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Drag-and-drop customizable layout
Support for widgets (weather, RSS, notes)
Easy Docker deployment (one command)
Multiple themes and dark/light modes
Third-party service integrations (GitHub, GitLab)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Dashy hard to install?

No—Dashy is simple to install using Docker with a single command: `docker run -p 8080:80 lissy93/dashy`. For persistent data, use Docker Compose. Guides for non-Docker deployment are also available, but Docker is recommended for ease.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary dashboards like Start.me?

Yes—Dashy offers similar core features (bookmarks, widgets) but with full data ownership (self-hosted). It’s more customizable than most proprietary options and has no ads or paid tiers.

? Is Dashy completely free?

Yes—Dashy is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden costs or premium features locked behind a paywall.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Highly customizable interface
⊕ Lightweight and fast performance

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server/Docker knowledge
⊖ No native mobile app (web-based only)
⊖ Some advanced widgets need manual configuration