> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://appseed.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://appseed.gitbook.io/docs/products/flask-dashboards/light-bootstrap-dashboard.md).

# Flask Light Bootstrap

Open-source Flask starter coded on top Light Bootstrap Dashboard design (free version).

**Light Bootstrap Dashboard** is a Bootstrap 4 admin dashboard template designed to be beautiful and simple. It is built on top of Bootstrap 4 and it is fully responsive. It can be used to create admin panels, project management systems, web applications backend, CMS, or CRM.

> Features

* Codebase - [Flask Dashboard Boilerplate](/docs/boilerplate-code/flask-dashboard.md)
* UI Kit: **Light Bootstrap Dashboard** (free version)
* DBMS: SQLite, PostgreSQL (production)
* DB Tools: SQLAlchemy ORM, Flask-Migrate (schema migrations)
* Modular design with **Blueprints**
* Session-Based authentication (via **flask\_login**), Forms validation
* Deployment scripts: Docker, Gunicorn / Nginx, HEROKU

> Links

* [Light Bootstrap Dashboard Flask](https://appseed.us/product/light-bootstrap-dashboard/flask/) - product page
* [Light Bootstrap Dashboard Flask](https://github.com/app-generator/flask-dashboard-light-bootstrap) - source code
* [Light Bootstrap Dashboard Flask](https://flask-light-bootstrap.appseed-srv1.com/) - LIVE Demo

> [Support](https://appseed.us/support) (Email and LIVE on Discord) for **registered** [**AppSeed**](https://appseed.us/) **users**.

## What is Flask

**Flask** is a lightweight [WSGI](/docs/content/what-is/wsgi.md) web application framework. It is designed to make getting started quick and easy, with the ability to scale up to complex applications. Classified as a microframework, Flask is written in Python and it does not require particular tools or libraries. It has no database abstraction layer, form validation, or any other components where pre-existing third-party libraries provide common functions.

> Read more about [Flask Framework](/docs/content/what-is/flask.md)

## How to use the App

* [Set up the environment](/docs/boilerplate-code/flask-dashboard.md#environment) - prepare your workstation for **Flask**
* [Compile the sources](/docs/boilerplate-code/flask-dashboard.md#build-the-app-1) - start this **Flask** app in the local environment
* [App Codebase](/docs/boilerplate-code/flask-dashboard.md#app-codebase) - how the project files are organized
* [App Configuration](/docs/boilerplate-code/flask-dashboard.md#app-configuration) - how to configure this **Flask** application

## Light Bootstrap UI Kit

**Light Bootstrap Dashboard** contains multiple handpicked and optimized plugins. Everything is designed to fit with one another. It comes with a big collection of elements that will offer you multiple possibilities to create the app that best fits your needs.

* [Light Bootstrap Dashboard](/docs/content/bootstrap-template/light-bootstrap-dashboard.md) - more information provided by AppSeed
* [Light Bootstrap Dashboard](https://bit.ly/2ZEXOU3) - product page hosted by [Creative-Tim](/docs/content/partners/creative-tim.md)

![Light Bootstrap Dashboard - Free Template.](https://4080083720-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MYVW6MKCi9iujNc3SK_%2F-M_dkpK7_5jEMP2HMGJM%2F-M_dq0yjzJQy3T1xAinU%2Flight-bootstrap-dashboard.jpg?alt=media\&token=71595ca6-d673-4544-9e60-be2c0ec583b0)