dashi
dashi — Customizable Chrome new tab dashboard with notes, to-dos, weather, habits, and countdowns
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What is dashi?
Dashi is a lightweight, privacy-focused Chrome extension that replaces the new tab page with a customizable widget dashboard. It provides advanced history management with auto-delete rules, intelligent search with filters, audio boosting controls, and productivity features—all with zero trackers, zero servers, and minimal bandwidth usage.
dashi pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
dashi pros
- Extremely lightweight (~1% the size of competing extensions) and instant load times
- Complete privacy: zero trackers, zero servers, zero telemetry, all data stays local
- Advanced history search with auto-delete rules and Google-style search filters
- Highly customizable dashboard with snappable widgets, per-screen layout memory, and focus mode
- Audio control with intelligent limiter/soft-clip to prevent distortion at high volumes
dashi cons
- Chrome-only—no Firefox, Safari, or other browser support mentioned
- No cloud sync across devices; data and layouts are local-only
- Limited widget variety compared to premium dashboard alternatives; no external integrations visible
Frequently asked questions about dashi
Does dashi track or collect my data?
No. Dashi has zero trackers, zero servers, and no telemetry. All processing happens locally on your computer, and nothing leaves your device.
Why is dashi so much faster than other new tab extensions?
Dashi is about 1% the size of competitors. It ships no stock photos or videos, and only loads widget code when you actually add a widget to your board.
What is 'Off the record' mode?
A privacy mode that stops your browsing history from being written for an hour (or until you disable it), without logging you out of sites like incognito mode does.
Can I use the same dashi setup on multiple computers?
No. Dashi stores everything locally on your computer with no backend or cloud sync. Each device maintains its own independent configuration.