DD Photos: Self-Hosted Photo Album System Using Go CLI and SvelteKit
By
dougdonohoe
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Summary
DD Photos is a self-hosted photo album solution created by Doug Donohoe to address frustrations with existing photo sharing platforms. The system uses a Go CLI tool for image resizing and indexing, combined with a SvelteKit frontend for the gallery interface, requiring no database. The project was developed with help from Claude Code and aims to provide a fast, distraction-free photo sharing experience focused on simplicity and performance, particularly for sharing with friends and family.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI was dissatisfied with photo sharing sites, especially Apple's iCloud shared albums, which typically take 20+ seconds to load.
I just want to share my photos with friends and family. I want it fast, easy, mobile friendly, and distraction free. Focus on the photos.
Self-hosted photo albums — Go CLI for image resizing/indexing, SvelteKit for the gallery, no database required.
Other sites for sharing have their own irritations like cumbersome UIs, advertising, hawking of photo paraphernalia and social media distractions.
It's pretty good and meets my needs. Maybe it will [help others].
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