FAQ

How is Weekaroo different from MagicMirror?

MagicMirror is mature and modular. Weekaroo is intentionally simpler and focused on a family-style wall board: calendar, weather, notes, timers, countdowns, and optional AI messages without module wrangling.

How is Weekaroo different from DAKboard or other hosted dashboards?

Hosted dashboards are easier if you want cloud sync and managed accounts. Weekaroo keeps configuration local and does not require a dashboard subscription.

Can I run Weekaroo on the same machine as another dashboard?

Yes. Run each dashboard on a different port. Weekaroo defaults to 4020, but you can change it:

PORT=4021 OPEN_BROWSER=0 ./run-dashboard.sh

Can I view Weekaroo from another device?

Yes, from another device on the same LAN:

http://<dashboard-computer-ip>:4020

Do not expose the port directly to the public internet.

Does Weekaroo need an account?

No. Weekaroo is local-first and uses local config files.

Does AI message generation send my calendar data to an AI provider?

Only if you enable AI messages. If enabled, the dashboard sends the schedule/weather context needed for message generation to your configured OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Keep this disabled if that does not fit your privacy needs.

What license does Weekaroo use?

Weekaroo is released under the MIT License.