Manage My Damn Life

Self-Hosted

Open-source, self-hosted calendar & contacts manager for privacy-focused productivity

Overview

Manage My Damn Life (MMDL) is an open-source, self-hosted calendar and contacts manager built for users who want full control over their personal data. It supports CalDAV/CardDAV protocols, enabling seamless sync with mobile devices and desktop clients like Thunderbird. With a clean, intuitive UI, it lets you organize events, set reminders, and manage contacts easily. Deployable via Docker (single container or compose), it works on low-resource servers (Raspberry Pi, VPS) and prioritizes local storage—no third-party services access your calendar or contact info, making it ideal for escaping proprietary SaaS tools.

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:
  manage_my_damn_life:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: manage-my-damn-life
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

CalDAV/CardDAV compatibility for cross-device sync
Dockerized deployment for hassle-free self-hosting
Privacy-first design with local data retention

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Manage My Damn Life hard to install?

No—MMDL uses Docker for deployment, so you can set it up with a single docker run command or docker-compose file. Detailed docs on GitHub guide you through server setup, even for beginners.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Calendar?

Yes—if you value privacy and self-hosting. It offers core calendar features (events, reminders, sync) and avoids third-party data harvesting, though it lacks Google’s AI-powered scheduling or collaboration tools.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—MMDL is open-source under the MIT License. You can download, self-host, and modify it without any cost or hidden fees.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Calendar & Contacts

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full ownership of calendar and contacts data
⊕ No recurring subscription fees

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge
⊖ Lacks advanced SaaS features like AI scheduling