Immich
A self-hosted photo and video backup platform with mobile auto-upload, albums, search and facial recognition.
Docker
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THE SHORTLIST
Software worth a closer look
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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.
Syncthing: Continuous File Sync Between Your Own Devices
Syncthing is for people who want to synchronize folders across personal computers, servers, and authorized devices. Its model centers on user-controlled machines, device authorization, and continuous synchronization.
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Paperless-ngx: A Searchable, Self-Hosted Document Archive
Paperless-ngx helps individuals and small teams organize scanned documents, invoices, and records. Its clear-text storage warning makes host trust, access control, and backups essential deployment considerations.
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FerrumPix: Desktop Photo Management with Editing and Self-Hosted Connections
FerrumPix combines local photo organization, RAW development, pixel editing, and connections to Immich or Nextcloud. Review platform status, map networking, and sidecar-file behavior before adoption.
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PGHoard: PostgreSQL Backups and Recovery with Object Storage
PGHoard provides scheduled base backups, WAL archiving, point-in-time recovery, and standby initialization for teams managing their own PostgreSQL backup workflow.
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Nextcloud All-in-One: A Docker-managed self-hosted stack
Nextcloud AIO is the official Docker-based installation method for Nextcloud. It bundles core services and optional office, calling, backup, and security components behind a web interface. It suits administrators who want centralized maintenance, but domain, storage, networking, and recovery responsibilities remain.
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borgmatic: Configuration-Driven Borg Backup
borgmatic organizes file and database backups through configuration, with repository checks, retention rules, and notifications. Before adoption, review Borg dependencies, recovery workflows, key management, and monitoring coverage.
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