About DosVault
Born from a passion for retro gaming and software preservation, DosVault makes it easy to organize and enjoy DOS games in the modern era.
Our Mission
We believe that classic DOS games are an important part of computing history that deserves to be preserved and enjoyed by new generations. DosVault was created to bridge the gap between retro gaming nostalgia and modern convenience.
Our goal is to provide the most user-friendly, comprehensive, and reliable solution for managing DOS game collections. Whether you're a casual retro gaming enthusiast or a serious game preservationist, DosVault is designed to make your experience enjoyable and efficient.
Open Source Philosophy
DosVault is completely open source and always will be. We believe in transparency, community collaboration, and giving users full control over their software. The entire codebase is available on GitHub under the MIT License. The primary repository is hosted at github.com/th3r00t/dosvault with a mirror at git.th3r00t.net/th3r00t/dosvault.
This approach ensures that DosVault will remain free, secure, and continuously improved by a passionate community of developers and retro gaming enthusiasts.
Community Driven
Every feature in DosVault comes from real user needs and community feedback. We actively listen to our users, respond to issues quickly, and implement the most requested features.
Join our growing community on GitHub, Discord, and social media to share your ideas, report bugs, contribute code, or just connect with fellow retro gaming fans.
The Team Behind DosVault
Meet the passionate developers and contributors
Core Team
Dedicated developers working on DosVault's core features, architecture, and user experience improvements.
View ContributorsCommunity
Amazing community members who provide feedback, report issues, contribute features, and help other users get started.
Join CommunityContributors
Generous developers who contribute code, documentation, translations, and other valuable improvements to the project.
ContributeBuilt with Modern Technologies
DosVault uses proven, reliable technologies for the best experience
Python & FastAPI
Modern Python backend with FastAPI for high-performance async web services. Automatic API documentation, type hints, and excellent development experience.
SQLite & SQLAlchemy
Reliable SQLite database with SQLAlchemy ORM for data integrity and performance. Easy backup, migration support, and handles thousands of games efficiently.
Modern Web Frontend
Responsive HTML5 interface with modern CSS and JavaScript. Progressive enhancement, accessibility features, and works perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.
Docker & Containerization
First-class Docker support with optimized images, multi-architecture builds, and everything needed for production deployments in container environments.
DosVault Timeline
Key milestones in DosVault's development
2024 - The Idea
The initial concept for DosVault was born from the frustration of managing thousands of DOS games across multiple directories with no easy way to organize or search through them.
2024 - First Prototype
Development began with a simple Python script that could scan directories and fetch basic metadata.
2025 - Public Release
First public release with web interface, IGDB integration, Docker support, and multi-user capabilities. The project went open source on GitHub.
Future
Plans include DOSBox integration, mobile apps, social features, and enhanced game preservation tools. The roadmap is driven by community feedback and needs.
Our Values
The principles that guide DosVault's development
Open & Transparent
Everything we do is in the open. Code, decisions, roadmaps, and discussions are all publicly available for anyone to see and participate in.
Accessible
DosVault should be usable by everyone, regardless of technical skill level, physical abilities, or preferred devices. Accessibility is a core requirement.
Privacy Focused
Your game collection data belongs to you. DosVault doesn't track users, collect telemetry, or share any information with third parties.
Legal & Ethical
DosVault is a tool for organizing legally owned games. We support game preservation efforts while respecting intellectual property rights.
Educational
We believe retro games are educational and culturally significant. DosVault helps preserve and share gaming history with future generations.
Community First
The retro gaming community drives DosVault's development. Features, priorities, and decisions are made based on real user needs and feedback.
Join the DosVault Community
Help us build the future of DOS game preservation and management