Homer

Self-Hosted

A clean, customizable static personal dashboard for self-hosted services

Overview

Homer is a lightweight, static personal dashboard designed to organize your self-hosted services, bookmarks, and notes in one accessible place. It uses a simple YAML configuration file for easy customization—add groups, services with icons, links, and notes. Features include dark mode, search functionality, offline support, and responsive design. Deploy via Docker container, static web server (Nginx/Apache), or static platforms like Netlify. No backend required, making it fast and resource-efficient.

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:
  homer:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: homer
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Simple YAML-based customization
Static site (no backend, fast & lightweight)
Responsive design with dark mode support
Search functionality for quick access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Homer hard to install?

No—Homer is straightforward to install. You can use a Docker container (pull the image and run), host it as a static site on Nginx/Apache, or deploy to static platforms like Netlify. Setup only requires editing the YAML config file to add your services.

? Is it a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes—Homer is an excellent self-hosted alternative to Start.me. Unlike Start.me (cloud-based), Homer keeps your data local, is free/open-source, and offers full YAML customization. However, it lacks Start.me’s GUI editor and collaborative features.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Homer is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. There are no paid plans or hidden costs; you can use, modify, and distribute it without restrictions.

Top Alternatives

Start.me (proprietary personal dashboard) Search Google

Symbaloo (proprietary visual bookmark manager) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no backend, no data collection)
⊕ Easy to deploy (Docker or static hosting options)

Cons

⊖ No graphical interface (configuration via YAML only)
⊖ Lacks dynamic content (static site limitations)