ExcaliDash
A self hosted dashboard and organizer for Excalidraw with live collaboration.
Open source alternative to:
ExcaliDash is an self-hosted dashboard and organizer for Excalidraw diagrams that adds storage, organization, and real-time collaboration features on top of Excalidraw. It allows users to centrally manage their drawings instead of keeping scattered .excalidraw files.
Key Features
- Persistent storage for Excalidraw drawings
- Real-time collaboration between multiple users
- Search and collections for organizing diagrams
- Drag-and-drop management interface
- Import/export backup support
Technology Stack
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite
- Backend: Node.js, Express, Prisma
- Database: SQLite (default)
- Deployment: Docker recommended
Usage & Status
ExcaliDash is currently in beta and is best suited for personal or private team environments. It is not yet hardened for exposure to the public internet. The project is actively evolving, with ongoing development focused on collaboration and administrative features.
ExcaliDash is a useful tool for anyone who frequently uses Excalidraw and wants a centralized, self-hosted way to organize, search, and collaborate on diagrams without relying on third-party cloud services.
