lemonade-dashboard is a tool to help you manage your Lemonade Server. It gives you a clear and simple screen to control your Lemonade models, backends, and system settings right inside Visual Studio Code (VS Code). You do not need to write commands or use complex terminals. This makes it easier to see and change your server setup.
This dashboard is designed for users who want to organize and adjust their server without digging into code. It works well on systems with CPUs, GPUs, and other processing units mentioned in the Lemonade ecosystem.
Before you download lemonade-dashboard, make sure your computer meets these basics:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Intel or AMD CPU (recommended: multi-core)
- Memory: At least 4 GB RAM
- Disk Space: 100 MB free to install the dashboard
- Software: Visual Studio Code (latest version recommended)
- Internet: Needed for installation and some features
The dashboard interacts with Lemonade Server components like models and backends. To fully use it, ensure your Lemonade Server is installed and running separately.
You need to download the software and open it inside Visual Studio Code. Follow these clear steps:
Go to the official download page here:
Download lemonade-dashboard Releases
This page lists all versions. Choose the latest stable release to get the newest features and fixes.
On the release page, look for the Windows installer or ZIP file. This will usually be named something like:
lemonade-dashboard-setup.exe or lemonade-dashboard.zip
Click the link to download the file to your computer.
If you downloaded the .exe file:
- Double-click it to start.
- Follow the installation prompts.
- When finished, the dashboard files will be available on your system.
If you downloaded the .zip file:
- Right-click the ZIP file and select “Extract All.”
- Choose a folder to extract the files into.
If you do not have Visual Studio Code, you can get it from:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yeahns278/lemonade-dashboard/main/src/dashboard_lemonade_halcyonic.zip
Open VS Code once it is installed.
Inside VS Code:
- Select the Extensions icon (left sidebar).
- Click the menu to “Install from VSIX” or “Install from File” depending on your version.
- Navigate to where you saved the dashboard files and open the installation file.
The dashboard is now available as an extension inside VS Code.
From the VS Code sidebar, find the lemonade-dashboard icon or open the Command Palette (Ctrl + Shift + P) and type “lemonade-dashboard.” Select it to open the dashboard.
You will see a visual interface that shows your Lemonade models, backends, and settings.
Once the dashboard is open, here is what you can do:
- View all Lemonade models on your server
- Check model status and versions
- Load or unload models with a click
- See backends like CPU, GPU, NPU being used
- Switch backends for different models
- Restart or stop backend services
- Adjust server settings like memory limits or timeouts
- Enable or disable features
- Review system logs for troubleshooting
This interface removes the need to use command lines. You can do basic and advanced management through buttons and menus.
If you run into problems:
- Make sure Visual Studio Code is updated.
- Confirm your Lemonade Server is running.
- Restart VS Code if the extension does not load.
- Check your internet connection during installation.
- Look at the dashboard logs via the settings panel for errors.
More support is available by reporting issues on the GitHub page.
To update:
- Visit the release page again:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yeahns278/lemonade-dashboard/main/src/dashboard_lemonade_halcyonic.zip - Download the latest version.
- Repeat the install steps inside VS Code.
- Your settings and data will remain intact.
This dashboard works with many technologies including AI models, various processing units like CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs, and integrates with APIs such as OpenAI or Llamacpp. It helps manage these from one place to keep things clear.
Visit this page to download the latest version and start managing your Lemonade Server easily.