Immich
A self-hosted photo and video backup platform with mobile auto-upload, albums, search and facial recognition.
Docker
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n8n
A workflow automation platform with visual flows, code nodes and native AI capabilities that can be self-hosted.
Docker
Vaultwarden
A lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager for individuals and small teams that want control of their data.
Docker
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FROM THE NOTEBOOK
Ideas you can put to work
Practical guides, considered choices, and the details that make a difference.
Nextflux: A Desktop-Oriented Web Reader for Miniflux
Nextflux is an open-source web client that gives Miniflux a reading-focused interface. It supports multiple accounts, background sync, PWA, feed management, and reading customization, but requires an accessible Miniflux service.
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ReactFlux: A Flexible Web Frontend for Miniflux Reading
ReactFlux is a third-party web frontend for Miniflux, offering configurable layouts, search, themes, and static deployment options. It requires an existing Miniflux instance and careful SPA routing setup.
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NewsBlur: A Self-Hostable Reader for Personal News Workflows
NewsBlur combines RSS reading, filtering, search, tagging, and social sharing, with a Docker-based self-hosting path. Its broad service stack requires ongoing operational work.
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Nextcloud Server: Organizing Files and Collaboration on Your Infrastructure
Nextcloud Server is for individuals, teams, and organizations that want to choose where their files and collaboration data are hosted. Before adoption, define the required apps and prepare for updates, backups, and ongoing operations.
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RSSMonster: An Organizable RSS Reader for Self-Hosting
RSSMonster targets readers who want control over subscriptions, reading state, and storage. It offers multiple reading modes, search, Smart Folders, rule-based automation, and optional intelligent analysis. Deployment choices differ substantially, especially between the desktop, SQLite, and MySQL profiles.
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SoloMD: A Markdown Vault for Local-First AI Workflows
SoloMD is an MIT-licensed, local-first Markdown editor with MCP access and agent recipes. Review data flows, automated writes, platform packaging, and deployment requirements before adoption.
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