Glance
A lightweight, self‑hosted dashboard that unifies feeds and widgets on a single page
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What is Glance?
Glance is a compact, highly customisable dashboard you can run on any server or in a tiny Docker container. It pulls together RSS feeds, subreddit posts, Hacker News, weather, YouTube uploads, Twitch streams, market prices, Docker status and server metrics into one configurable page. Deployable as a single binary under 20 MB or as a minimal Docker image, Glance supports multiple pages, layouts and themes via a simple configuration file, making it ideal for personal start pages and homelab monitoring.
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Key Features of Glance
Use Cases for Glance
Personal Start Page
Create a single homepage with news, weather and media feeds.
Homelab Monitoring
Track Docker containers and server metrics alongside other services.
Developer Dashboard
Combine GitHub activity, Hacker News and market data for quick reference.
Media Hub
Aggregate YouTube uploads and Twitch streams for easy access.
Pros & Cons of Glance
Pros
- Very small binary size and low resource usage
- Highly configurable with multiple pages and themes
- Wide range of built‑in widgets covering many common feeds
- Easy deployment via Docker or direct binary
Cons
- Limited to the widgets provided out‑of‑the‑box; custom widget development requires manual effort
- No built‑in authentication or user management, relying on external protection
- Lacks a graphical UI for configuration; edits are done in a text file
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms does Glance run on?
Glance provides pre‑compiled binaries for Windows, macOS and Linux, and can also be run as a Docker container.
Do I need to pay for Glance?
No, Glance is completely free and open source.
How do I add a new widget?
Widgets are added by editing the configuration file and specifying the widget type and its parameters; many common widgets are already supported.
Is there any official support channel?
Support is available via email and the project's documentation; community help is also provided through the GitHub repository.
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