Self-host DerbyNet
v11.0Pinewood Derby race management with real-time displays
- Stars
- 162
- Ports
- 80 (HTTP web server), 443 (HTTPS web server)
- Requires
- SQLite (embedded)
jeffpiazza/derbynet_server
What is DerbyNet?
DerbyNet is a self-hosted, open-source system for running Pinewood Derby and similar racing events. It operates a web server with a database that connects multiple browser-based stations: check-in desks that can capture photos, a main race screen with instant video replay, a coordinator dashboard for building schedules and controlling the race, and kiosk displays for on-deck, slideshow, and award presentations. A mobile check-in page works on phones. Scheduling uses a well-known partial-perfect algorithm with optional lane rotation. Results can be exported to CSV, XLSX, or ODS. Online balloting lets the audience vote on design awards, and live-streaming guidance is provided. The server runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, or a Raspberry Pi via Docker or native installers, with a free cloud-hosted alternative. Hardware timers connect through the cross-platform DerbyTimer or an in-browser Web Serial interface; SuperTimer II is experimentally supported. MySQL/MariaDB was dropped in favor of an embedded database.
Should you self-host DerbyNet?
DerbyNet scores 49/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #4 of 6 in Community. It has 162 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is Other-licensed and written mostly in PHP.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Decidim (63/100, 1 841 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See DerbyNet vs Decidim side by side.
Features
- Check-in with photo capture
- Export Results
- Flexible racing structures
- Hardware timer integration
- Instant replay
- Kiosk management
- Live streaming support
- Multiple display types
- Online Balloting
- Printable artifacts
- Race retrospective
- Race Scheduling
- Real-time results
DerbyNet README
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