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Tailscale

Tailscale builds a private network. This shows devices, those seen in the last 5 minutes, and updates available.

Sign-in: An API key, sent as a bearer token.

config.yaml
integrations:
tailscale:
type: tailscale
url: http://tailscale:8080
key: ${TAILSCALE_KEY}
layout:
- title: Network
widgets:
- tailscale.status
OptionTypeDefaultWhat it does
urlURLhttps://api.tailscale.com/api/v2Where the service answers, from Valet’s side.
hrefstringhttps://login.tailscale.com/admin/machinesWhere the card links to, when that differs from url.
everystring or numberoptionalHow often to refresh while someone is looking: seconds, or 30s, 5m, 1h.
insecurebooleanoptionalAccept a self-signed certificate for this service only.
keystringrequiredIts API key or token. Use ${VAR}, so it stays out of the file.

One widget. Its key is tailscale.status, using the instance name from your config.

tailscale.status · stats card · refreshes every minute while the page is open.

Tailscale, Tailscale, small size
Small
Tailscale, Tailscale, wide size
Wide
Tailscale, Tailscale, medium size
Medium
Tailscale, Tailscale, large size
Large
Tailscale, Tailscale, in chat
In chat

Tall draws the same as medium, so it isn't shown. Only the empty space changes.

Tailscale Tailscale: Can't reach it
Can't reach it

What the assistant can use, once its access level allows it. Read tools run freely. Everything else asks first.

ToolAccessWhat it does
tailscale_statusreadWhat Tailscale reports right now: Devices, Seen in last 5 min, Updates available.

Slides this integration adds to the recap.

Recap slide: Your private network spans 2 devices. Your homelab goes wherever they do.
Your private network spans 2 devices