Kottster
Self-hosted Node.js admin panel builder for databases
Kottster is an open-source, self-hosted admin panel for Node.js applications that lets you build an internal back office on top of an existing database. It generates editable pages for database tables, dashboards for metrics, and fully custom React pages when you need deeper control.
Key Features
- CLI to scaffold a new admin panel project quickly
- Table pages to browse, edit, and manage database records
- Dashboard pages with a visual builder for charts and metrics
- Custom pages built with React for advanced workflows and bespoke UI
- Built-in authentication and user management
- Access controls for who can view, edit, or delete data
- Stores configuration and generated code on your server rather than sending database content off-host
Use Cases
- Build an internal admin console for CRUD operations on production data
- Create lightweight operational dashboards for teams (metrics, charts, KPIs)
- Ship a customizable back office for SaaS apps without building one from scratch
Kottster is a good fit for teams that want a developer-friendly, code-owning admin panel: start with a visual builder and templates, then extend by editing the generated project when requirements grow.
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SQLite
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
Docker
TypeScript
React
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