kottster
Kottster is an open-source tool to instantly generate a custom admin panel for your Node.js app. It hooks into your database and auto-creates pages for CRUD operations, dashboards, and custom forms. Self-hosted, secure, and extremely easy to set up with a single CLI command.
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One command to create a Node.js admin panel – connect your database and go.
Core Features
- Auto-generate CRUD pages from database tables
- Build custom dashboards, charts, and forms
- Self-hosted – full data control
- CLI scaffold – one command project setup
- Lightweight, no boilerplate code needed
What It Can't Do
- •Requires Node.js v20+; currently supports SQL databases; self-hosted means you handle server deployment and maintenance; free tier may have limited features; some advanced capabilities require a paid license.
Use Cases
- Quickly build admin UIs for internal tools or CRM
- Provide a visual interface for database management
- Create data dashboards and analytics panels for admins
Kottster is an open-source tool that lets you generate a complete admin panel for your Node.js application in minutes. It connects to your existing database and automatically creates pages to view, add, edit, and delete records. You can also compose custom dashboards with charts, tables, and forms, or build fully custom pages from scratch. It is secure, self-hosted (you control data), and comes with a CLI tool for quick project scaffolding. Unlike traditional admin generators that require heavy configuration, Kottster focuses on simplicity and speed: just run a command, connect your database, and start managing data immediately. Ideal for developers who need a lightweight admin interface without writing boilerplate code.
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Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Make sure Node.js v20+ is installed
Run: npx @kottster/cli@latest new
Follow prompts to create your project
- Make sure Node.js v20+ is installed
- Run: npx @kottster/cli@latest new
- Follow prompts to create your project
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