Glance
What is the project about?
Glance is a highly customizable, fast, and lightweight dashboard that displays information from various sources in a single, easily accessible view.
What problem does it solve?
It consolidates information from multiple sources (RSS feeds, social media, weather, system stats, etc.) into a single dashboard, eliminating the need to check multiple websites or apps.
What are the features of the project?
- Various widgets: Supports a wide range of widgets, including RSS feeds, social media posts, weather, system stats, market prices, and more.
- Fast and lightweight: Optimized for performance with low memory usage and minimal dependencies.
- Customizable: Offers extensive customization options, including layouts, widget configurations, and custom CSS.
- Mobile-optimized: Designed to work well on mobile devices.
- Themeable: Allows users to create custom themes or choose from pre-existing ones.
- Configurable: Uses YAML files for easy configuration.
What are the technologies used in the project?
- Go (Golang)
- YAML (for configuration)
- Minimal vanilla JS
- Docker (for containerization)
What are the benefits of the project?
- Centralized information: Provides a single point of access for various data sources.
- Efficiency: Saves time by eliminating the need to visit multiple websites.
- Customization: Allows users to tailor the dashboard to their specific needs.
- Performance: Fast and lightweight, ensuring quick loading times.
- Portability: Available as a small binary or Docker container, making it easy to deploy.
What are the use cases of the project?
- Personal dashboard: Track news, social media, weather, and personal interests.
- System monitoring: Monitor server stats, Docker container status, and other system information.
- Market tracking: Keep an eye on stock prices and cryptocurrency values.
- Information hub: Create a centralized dashboard for any combination of supported data sources.
