Show HN: I redesigned my self-hosted data manager's UI (4k stars, v2

Description and use

UI redesign of a self‑hosted data manager: moving from jQuery to Vue.js, separating frontend and backend, adding TypeScript and Vite, mobile‑friendly design, with future PHP/Symfony upgrades planned.

Problem

Users need a single self‑hosted platform to manage passwords, notes, files, finances, contacts, and health data without relying on cloud services.

Outcome

The redesign delivers a modern, mobile‑friendly UI while keeping the system self‑hosted and free of cloud dependencies. The project continues to grow with new modules such as Health.

Workflow

• Redesign UI with Vue.js, dropping jQuery
• Separate frontend as standalone project
• Add TypeScript support
• Migrate build system to Vite
• Update PHP dependencies
• Plan future framework upgrades
• Add Health module for appointments and documents

Evidence

dropped jQuery in favor of Vue.js

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frontend is now a standalone project, with the original tool serving as backend

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added TypeScript support

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moved the build to Vite

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