Flame Dashboard

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Self-hosted startpage with application and bookmark management.

Overview

Flame is a self-hosted dashboard and startpage application developed by Paweł Małak, designed to serve as a centralized hub for accessing web applications, bookmarks, and services within your homelab or personal infrastructure. Built with Node.js and offering a clean, intuitive interface, Flame eliminates the need to remember multiple IP addresses and ports by providing a single point of access to all your self-hosted services. The application features drag-and-drop functionality, weather widgets, and integrated search capabilities that can query multiple search engines directly from your dashboard. This Docker deployment creates a lightweight, standalone dashboard server that can automatically discover and integrate with other Docker containers running on the same host. Flame's Docker integration feature can scan your running containers and automatically suggest applications to add to your dashboard, making it particularly valuable for dynamic homelab environments where services are frequently added or modified. The application stores all configuration data in a persistent volume, ensuring your customized dashboard layout and bookmarks survive container restarts and updates. Homelab enthusiasts, self-hosting advocates, and system administrators will find Flame particularly useful as a replacement for browser bookmarks or as an alternative to more complex dashboard solutions like Heimdall or Homer. The application's minimal resource requirements and simple configuration make it ideal for deployment on Raspberry Pi systems, NAS devices, or any Docker-capable server where you want quick access to your self-hosted services without the overhead of more feature-heavy dashboard applications.

Key Features

Drag-and-drop interface for organizing applications and bookmarks with custom categories
Automatic Docker container discovery that scans running containers and suggests dashboard entries
Integrated weather widget with location-based forecasts and customizable display options
Multi-search engine support allowing direct searches from the dashboard search bar
Custom application icons with support for local uploads and automatic favicon fetching
Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation and application launching
Import/export functionality for backing up and sharing dashboard configurations
Theme customization with multiple color schemes and layout options

Common Use Cases

1Homelab dashboard for accessing Plex, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, and other self-hosted services from a central location
2Corporate intranet startpage providing employees quick access to internal tools and applications
3Development environment portal for accessing staging servers, monitoring tools, and documentation sites
4Family media center interface for non-technical users to access streaming services and shared resources
5Remote work dashboard consolidating VPN access, internal company tools, and frequently used web applications
6Network operations center (NOC) display showing quick access to monitoring dashboards and administrative tools
7Educational institution portal for students and faculty to access learning management systems and academic resources

Prerequisites

Docker and Docker Compose installed on the host system
Minimum 512MB RAM available for the Flame container (lightweight Node.js application)
Port 5005 available on the host system or alternative port configured
FLAME_PASSWORD environment variable configured for administrative access
Web browser with JavaScript enabled for accessing the dashboard interface
Optional: Docker socket access (/var/run/docker.sock) for automatic container discovery feature

For development & testing. Review security settings, change default credentials, and test thoroughly before production use. See Terms

docker-compose.yml

1services: 
2  flame: 
3    image: pawelmalak/flame:latest
4    container_name: flame
5    environment: 
6      - PASSWORD=${FLAME_PASSWORD}
7    volumes: 
8      - flame-data:/app/data
9    ports: 
10      - "5005:5005"
11    networks: 
12      - flame-network
13    restart: unless-stopped
14
15volumes: 
16  flame-data: 
17
18networks: 
19  flame-network: 
20    driver: bridge

.env Template

.env

1# Flame
2FLAME_PASSWORD=secure_flame_password

Usage Notes

1Dashboard at http://localhost:5005
2Click + to add apps
3Weather widget support
4Docker integration
5Search bar included

Quick Start

terminal

1# 1. Create the compose file
2cat > docker-compose.yml << 'EOF'
3services:
4  flame:
5    image: pawelmalak/flame:latest
6    container_name: flame
7    environment:
8      - PASSWORD=${FLAME_PASSWORD}
9    volumes:
10      - flame-data:/app/data
11    ports:
12      - "5005:5005"
13    networks:
14      - flame-network
15    restart: unless-stopped
16
17volumes:
18  flame-data:
19
20networks:
21  flame-network:
22    driver: bridge
23EOF
24
25# 2. Create the .env file
26cat > .env << 'EOF'
27# Flame
28FLAME_PASSWORD=secure_flame_password
29EOF
30
31# 3. Start the services
32docker compose up -d
33
34# 4. View logs
35docker compose logs -f

One-Liner

Run this command to download and set up the recipe in one step:

terminal

1curl -fsSL https://docker.recipes/api/recipes/flame-dashboard/run | bash

Troubleshooting

Dashboard shows 'Cannot connect' error: Verify the container is running and port 5005 is not blocked by firewall rules
Weather widget not loading: Check internet connectivity from the container and verify location settings in Flame configuration
Docker integration not discovering containers: Ensure Docker socket is mounted with '-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro' in the compose file
Lost admin password: Stop the container, delete the flame-data volume, and restart with a new FLAME_PASSWORD environment variable
Custom app icons not displaying: Verify image file formats are supported (PNG, JPG, SVG) and check browser console for loading errors
Search functionality not working: Clear browser cache and ensure JavaScript is enabled, as search features require client-side scripting

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