Mistborn

Self-Hosted

Open-source dashboard for managing self-hosted services

Overview

Mistborn is an open-source, self-hosted dashboard designed to centralize your self-hosted services in one intuitive interface. Organize apps into custom groups, add bookmarks, monitor service statuses, and customize icons/themes (including dark mode). It integrates with Uptime Kuma for health checks and uses Docker Compose for easy deployment—just edit the YAML config to add your services and run. Lightweight and privacy-focused, it’s ideal for users wanting full control over their self-hosted ecosystem.

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

Key Features

Customizable service grouping and bookmarks
Service status monitoring with Uptime Kuma integration
Dark/light mode and custom icon support
Docker Compose deployment
YAML-based configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mistborn hard to install?

No—Mistborn uses Docker Compose for deployment. Clone the repo, edit the YAML config to add your services, and run docker-compose up. Basic Docker knowledge is sufficient, and there are clear setup instructions in the GitHub README.

? Is it a good alternative to SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor?

Mistborn is a great open-source alternative for users who want a lightweight, self-hosted dashboard for their own services. Unlike SolarWinds (proprietary, expensive, feature-heavy), Mistborn is free, simple, and private—but it lacks advanced features like performance analytics or alerting that SolarWinds offers.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Mistborn is licensed under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or locked features—all functionality is available to everyone.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Self-hosting Solutions

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (100% self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees or premium tiers
⊕ Lightweight resource footprint
⊕ Simple setup with basic Docker knowledge

Cons

⊖ Lacks advanced performance metrics tracking
⊖ No built-in authentication (requires external tools like Traefik for security)
⊖ Smaller community compared to alternatives like Dashy or Homarr