Shaper is a SQL-first analytics and dashboard platform built on DuckDB.
It lets you build interactive dashboards with SQL, work with data from files, object storage and attached databases, and embed dashboards into web applications with JavaScript or React. The software is designed for self-hosting, making it suitable for teams that want to keep analytics and data access within their own infrastructure.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Dynamic dashboards with data filters, chart annotations, and conditional sections.
- White-labeling and custom styling for embedded analytics.
- Per-user JWT tokens for row-level access control.
- Custom CSV and Excel downloads, plus PDF and PNG export.
- Scheduled SQL tasks for loading, transforming, and reporting on data.
- Password-protected links for sharing dashboards.
- Simple self-hosted deployment from a single Docker container.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux and macOS.
Website: github.com/taleshape-com/shaper
Support:
Developer: Taleshape OÜ
License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
Shaper is written in Go and TypeScript. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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