auto-docker-dash VS paperless-ngx

Plugsy - My Docker dashboard

Could look at a dashboard like Plugsy or Flame (fork that supports categories). They are automatically added to the dashboard with the use of docker labels.

I have stuck with plugsy due to the lack of category support in flame. It has not been active though in several months. It has docker label and category support. It is manual configuration in a json file for non docker items. Going to take a look at the flam fork.

I still stick to Plugsy for a simple homeserver. It allowes you to use Docker Compose with labels. You will have a fully configured dashboard simply by running compose. I wish more apps allowed configuration through environment vars and labels. The downside is the current bug when proxied: https://github.com/plugsy/core/issues/31 Other than that it's great.

Look at plugsy also. I prefer it as It allows for categories where flame only does for links.

I also used Heimdall and Homer. I finally settled on Plugsy due to its simplicity. It has no bells and whistles, but is very simple. One config file and the rest is done with Docker labels.

See here: https://github.com/plugsy/core/blob/main/docs/agent-mode.md

Thought I'd share my most recent creation: autodockerdash

I steered a friend towards Paperless (and away from an LLM solution) as a way of searching/accessing GBs of architectural PDFs recently - so far, it’s apparently working well for them.

https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx

Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms your physical documents into a searchable online archive so you can find your physical documents easier. With features such as tags, full text search, multi-user permissions system, this is a dream for those who like to keep an organized folder of files and documents.

Since last year I’ve been configuring and maintaining my homelab setup and it is just amazing.

I’ve learned so much about containers, virtual machines and networking. Some of the self hosted applications like paperless-ngx [1] and immich [2] are much superior in terms of features than the proprietary cloud solutions.

With the addition of VPN services like tailscale [3] now I can access my homelab from anywhere in the world.

The only thing missing is to setup a low powered machine like NUC or any mini PC so I can offload the services I need 24/7 and save electricity costs.

If you can maintain it and have enough energy on weekends to perform routine maintenance and upgrades. I would 100% recommend setting up your own homelab.

[1] https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/

This has been posted a few times already, but I cannot tell you how life changing Paperless NGX is for organizing PDFs. As someone who wrangles all of the insurance and bills for my house, this open source software is so damn good.

https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/

I maintain Bash script to quickly set it up locally on Linux with Podman. Give it a spin if you want to kick the tires.

https://github.com/jdoss/ppngx

Personally, I use https://github.com/joeyates/imap-backup to archive all my emails and then only keep them on the remote server for as long as I need to (basically until I read them and respond or download an attachment into https://docs.paperless-ngx.com )