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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/514sid on 2025-05-31 09:30:33+00:00.
Last month, I shared a post about 9 free self-hosted digital signage software options, and I really appreciated the interest and feedback.
What I didn’t mention at the time is that I actually started working on my own project last year. I was planning to wait until a beta release to share more, but I’ve decided to develop in public, with full transparency, and invite the community in earlier.
What is Screenlite?
Screenlite is a self-hosted, open-source digital signage solution composed of two main parts:
- CMS: a modern content management system built with a contemporary tech stack for ease of use and deployment:
- Docker for simple, portable deployment
- Node.js backend powering the core logic
- WebSockets enabling real-time updates and control
- React SPA frontend for a smooth, responsive user experience
- Players: currently, I’m developing JavaScript-based players for both web and desktop platforms to display content managed by the CMS.
I’m not just building another competitor. My goal is to support the entire self-hosted digital signage ecosystem.
I’m really happy to see projects like Garlic-Hub actively developed. Rather than competing, I’m focusing on building adapters for player apps that can support multiple CMS platforms. This approach aims for interoperability and flexibility, so users can pick and choose the tools that fit their needs best.
How you can help / What I’d love to hear:
- What features matter most to you in a digital signage CMS?
- Would you use or test something like Screenlite?
I’d be really happy if you could star the repo to show your support: