Shaper

Build Data Dashboards all in SQL. Powered by DuckDB.

GitHub stars
1,256
License
MPL-2.0
Latest release
v0.25.1
9 October 2026
Last commit
9 October 2026
Runs on
Docker, Node.js, Python, Go

Commits per month, last 12 months

563 commits

How to self-host Shaper

Shaper runs on Docker, Node.js, Python and Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Shaper free?

Yes. Shaper is open source under the MPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Shaper?

Yes. Shaper runs on Docker, Node.js, Python and Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Shaper still maintained?

The last change to Shaper's code was on 9 October 2026, with 563 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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