Jellyfin is free open source software that lets you create your own streaming services at home. It's a libre alternative to closed platforms like Plex and Emby.

Jellyfin works with locally stored video/audio files, internet radio/TV and broadcast TV. You can find out more at:

🌱 https://jellyfin.org

You can follow their official account at:

🌱 @jellyfin

#SelfHosting #MediaServer #FOSS #Plex #Emby #Alternatives #Streaming

Self-Hosting SearXNG and Providing My Own Privacy Search

https://rant.mvh.dev/self-hosting-searxng-and-providing-my-own-privacy-search/

#selfhosted #selfhosting #docker #search #privacy #dracula

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Considered: PulseAudio module-tunnel-source. Load it on the remote, point at the local PA server. Same native protocol, no SSH tunnel.

The cost: the auth cookie travels in the clear. No encryption.

SSH tunnel gives encryption for free. That is not a small thing.

#PulseAudio #SSH #Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting

Twake Drive is an open-source file storage and sharing platform built as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Drive. Upload, organize, search, and share files while keeping full control over your data.

Still developer-focused and requires some setup, but a promising cloud option without big tech.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=twakedrive
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Cloud #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the GitHub README for StartOS. It features the StartOS logo (a stylized 'A' in a circle) and title. Below the title are several status badges indicating a v0.4.0-beta.6 release, a passing Debian-based build, and links to support, docs, and their website. A header asks "What is StartOS?" followed by a description stating it is an open-source Linux distribution for running personal servers and managing self-hosted services.

Recordly is an open-source screen recorder and editor for creating demos and walkthroughs. Record, edit, add zoom effects, cursor styling, and webcam overlays all in one place.

A simple cross-platform alternative to paid recording tools with everything built in.

👉 https://github.com/webadderallorg/Recordly
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the Recordly project page. The header features a blue and white logo followed by the name "Recordly." It lists compatibility for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and identifies as Open Source under an AGPL3.0 license. The text describes it as an open-source screen recorder and editor for walkthroughs and demos. Below is a video player labeled "output.mp4" showing a preview of the editing interface with background customization and a timeline.

BleachBit is a free, open-source system cleaner that helps you remove cache, cookies, logs, and other junk files while protecting your privacy. It securely wipes data and frees up disk space without ads, telemetry, or hidden tracking.

Lightweight, transparent, and available on Linux and Windows, it gives you full control over what gets deleted and how your system is cleaned.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=bleachbit

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

🔐 TIL: The padlock in your Matrix client is lying to you. Well... not lying. Just not telling you the whole truth.
So you've got a padlock icon in Element. Your messages are encrypted. You're basically a spy now, right?
Not quite, friend.
There are two things going on in E2EE, and most people only ever learn about one of them. Today I learned the hard way — and now you don't have to.
🔒 Encryption scrambles your messages into gibberish that only the right keys can unlock. Happens automatically. The padlock is always on. Beautiful. Revolutionary. Table stakes.
🛡️ Verification is the part the cypherpunks actually care about.
Encryption secures the channel. Verification confirms who's actually holding the keys at the other end. Skip it, and you're encrypting to keys that merely claim to belong to your contact. Most of the time? Fine. But a compromised homeserver could theoretically slide a fake key into the exchange and silently hoover up everything you thought was for their eyes only.
That's not paranoia. That's the threat model.
The fix? Emoji. I'm not even joking. Matrix generates a set of emoji from a shared cryptographic value and shows them to both users simultaneously. If you both see the same little parade of cartoon faces — the handshake is mathematically genuine. No interception possible. It takes 30 seconds and feels absolutely ridiculous right up until you realise it's the same cryptographic ceremony Signal uses for Safety Numbers and iMessage uses for Contact Key Verification.
The best part? Do it once per contact. Matrix cross-signing cascades the verification across all your devices automatically. One emoji parade to rule them all.
Padlock = encrypted. Shield = verified. You want both. The cypherpunks demand both. Don't settle for half a revolution. 🔒🛡️
#TIL #Matrix #MatrixProtocol #E2EE #Cypherpunk #Privacy #Encryption #InfoSec #SelfHosting #Element #DecentralizedComms #Fediverse

Any recommendation for #SelfHosting a web app, useable on mobile as well as desktop for two people to collaborate making notes with basic WYSIWYG text formatting?

The purpose is to help us maintain notes for #renovation and #refurbishment of our home. We're mostly apart so I think it would help being able to edit a list of documents. Say one per room, and for things like lighting, heating, #HomeAutomation etc.

Anyone done this?
#HomeLab #HomeAssistant

So many ways to host a website.

"These oddball machines are rare on the public internet. But I occasionally bump into them. Like the little servers below that convert sunshine to HTML or squeeze a website from a conference badge."

https://caolan.uk/links/servers/

See also: https://far.computer

Found via @shellsharks excellent newsletter!

https://shellsharks.social/@shellsharks/116499792626342587

#selfhosting #websites

shellsharks » 🔓 2026-05-01
@shellsharks@shellsharks.social

📜 Scrolls issue 39 is out! Getcha some good scrollin’…

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2026-05-01

Thanks to everyone mentioned below. Their work is featured in this week's edition!

@matthiasott @coywolf @jtr @stefan @kaimac @chriskirknielsen @Kaiern @caolan @brennan @JauntyArt @merlin @khleedril @structural_integrity @gelbphoenix @turboblack @anomalocaris @michael @tg @abnv @cwebber @daj @mikepop @csilverman @peritia

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

Have a great weekend!

👩‍💻​ My So Called Sudo Life - day 500: still a newbie edition 🆕​

Dear Fedi friends,

Today marks the 500th day of my self-hosting adventures and I'm celebrating it with... a slice of humble pie:

🔗​: https://blog.elenarossini.com/my-so-called-sudo-life/my-so-called-sudo-life-day-500-still-a-newbie-edition/

Also: please remember to update your Linux system to patch the critical vulnerability that has been found.

#Linux #CopyPaste #security #MySoCalledSudoLife #SelfHosting #YunoHost

WinUtil is an open-source PowerShell tool for cleaning up and taking control of Windows.

Remove bloatware, disable telemetry, fix updates, install apps, and apply system tweaks — all from a simple interface.

Transparent, easy to run, and a practical way to regain control without digging through system settings.
👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=winutil

#OpenSource #Windows #Privacy #SelfHosting #PowerShell #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the project page for "Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility." It shows a dark-themed website with project stats like "Latest Release V26.04.21" and "Total Downloads 17M." Below a brief description of the tool's purpose (streamlining installs and de-bloating Windows) is a preview image of the utility's graphical user interface, featuring various checkboxes for system tweaks and optimizations.

Veloren is a free, open-source multiplayer RPG you can play and host yourself. Explore a large voxel world, fight, craft, and team up with others without relying on centralized platforms.

It’s actively developed, supports community and self-hosted servers, and respects your privacy with no tracking or data collection.

👉https://github.com/veloren/veloren
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism #Gaming

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Screenshot of the Veloren project page. It features a voxel-style fantasy landscape at sunset with the game title "Veloren" at the top. Below the image are project status badges showing community engagement and development metrics, followed by a "Welcome to Veloren!" header and a brief description of the game.

Gotenberg is a powerful open-source API for converting documents to PDF using Docker.

It supports HTML, URLs, Markdown, and Office files (via LibreOffice), making it perfect for automated document workflows.

You can also merge, split, watermark, encrypt PDFs, and generate screenshots, without managing Chromium or dependencies.

👉 https://github.com/gotenberg/gotenberg
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #PDF #Docker #Automation #DevTools

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A screenshot of the Gotenberg project header. It features a humorous logo of Johannes Gutenberg with a cartoonish gopher face superimposed over it. The text describes Gotenberg as a "Docker-based API for converting documents to PDF." Status badges indicate 61 million Docker pulls, a passing CI status, and a "#6 Repository Of The Day" ranking on GitHub Trending. Links for Documentation, Live Demo, and Community are visible.

HomeBox is a lightweight, open-source home inventory system you can self-host.Track your items, locations, receipts, warranties, and maintenance in one place without relying on third-party apps.

Simple setup (Docker ready), fast (SQLite), and you keep full control over your data.

👉 https://github.com/sysadminsmedia/homebox
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism #HomeInventory

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A screenshot of the HomeBox project documentation. It features an isometric line-art icon of an open cardboard box. Below the title are status badges indicating "passing" checks, an AGPL-3.0 license, and release v0.25.0. Links are provided for Docs, Demo, and Discord, alongside social buttons for Reddit, Mastodon, and Lemmy. The text defines HomeBox as an inventory and organization system built for home users with a focus on simplicity.

Some browser extensions aren’t just tools, they’re data collectors.

New research shows dozens of popular extensions openly sell or share user data, often hidden in vague privacy policies that most people never read.

Even ad blockers and media extensions have been caught tracking behavior, building user profiles, and monetizing that data at scale.

Convenience comes at a cost.

read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/04/browser-extensions-selling-user-data.html

#Privacy #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Tracking #DigitalMinimalism

Leantime is an open-source project management tool that brings kanban boards, Gantt charts, docs, and time tracking together in one place.

It’s built with simplicity in mind and designed to support ADHD, dyslexia, and neurodivergent users , reducing complexity without removing power.

A solid self-hosted alternative to Trello, Jira, or ClickUp.

👉 https://github.com/leantime/leantime
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Productivity #ProjectManagement #Privacy

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Screenshot of the Leantime project overview. The top displays a GitHub Trending award followed by several status badges: AGPL-3.0 license, 2.6M docker pulls, 93% localization, and 3 sponsors. A large image below shows the "My ToDos" and "Calendar" views of the software’s interface. The UI is professional and modern, displaying task statuses, due dates, and a weekly calendar layout with a sidebar for navigation.

Ganymede is a self-hosted Twitch archiving platform that saves VODs and live streams with full chat replay.

Everything is stored in open formats, so you’re not locked into any platform.

Supports live capture, filtering, playlists, and real-time chat playback.

👉 https://github.com/Zibbp/ganymede
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Streaming #Privacy #Archiving #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the project header for Ganymede. It features a circular logo of a cratered moon. The text describes Ganymede as a Twitch VOD and Live Stream archiving platform that preserves a real-time chat experience. It notes that archives include a rendered chat and are saved in a friendly format that allows for use outside of the Ganymede platform.

FileGator is a lightweight, self-hosted file manager that gives you your own private cloud storage.

Upload, download, share files, create ZIPs, and manage users, all from a clean web interface.

Supports local storage and S3-compatible services. A simple alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox.

👉 https://github.com/filegator/filegator
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #CloudStorage #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the FileGator project page. At the top is a logo of a green alligator stylized as a file folder. Status badges show a Live Demo, 94% code coverage, and an MIT License. The text describes FileGator as a free, open-source, self-hosted multi-user file manager that allows managing local server files or connecting to external storage adapters with custom user permissions and roles.

StartOS is an open-source operating system that lets you run your own personal server at home.

Self-host apps like Nextcloud, messaging platforms, or even Bitcoin nodes, all with simple one-click installs.

Handles updates, backups, and networking for you, no advanced Linux skills required.

👉 https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #Decentralization #DigitalMinimalism

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A screenshot of the GitHub README for StartOS. It features the StartOS logo (a stylized 'A' in a circle) and title. Below the title are several status badges indicating a v0.4.0-beta.6 release, a passing Debian-based build, and links to support, docs, and their website. A header asks "What is StartOS?" followed by a description stating it is an open-source Linux distribution for running personal servers and managing self-hosted services.

OmniTools is a self-hosted web app that bundles dozens of everyday tools into one place.

Edit images, work with PDFs, format text, handle JSON/CSV . All directly in your browser.

Everything runs client-side, so your files never leave your device. No uploads, no tracking.

👉 https://github.com/iib0011/omni-tools
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #DevTools #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of the OmniTools project dashboard. OmniTools is a self-hosted web app with various online tools (coding, image/video/PDF manipulation, number crunching). GitHub Trending: #1 Repository of the Day. Version 0.6.0. Docker pulls: 3.1M. Stars: 9.2K. License: MIT. Discord: 32 online. All files processed client-side – nothing leaves your device. Docker image is 28MB lightweight. Demo link included.

Sunshine is a self-hosted game streaming host that turns your PC into a private cloud gaming server.

Stream your games to your phone, laptop, or TV with low latency , all running locally.

Supports AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPUs for flexible setups.

👉 https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #CloudGaming #Privacy #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of the Sunshine project dashboard. Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Key metrics shown: 36K stars, 4.9M downloads, 263K Docker pulls, 539.5K GHCR pulls, 283K installs. Version info: Flathub and Winget both at V2025.924.154138. Build status badges: CI Build passing, Localize Build passing, Docs passing. Codecov shows 18% coverage. Also includes a "Gurubase – Ask Guru" badge.

Mastodon servers can optionally be run in "limited federation mode", also known as "allowlist mode" or "isolated mode".

In that mode the server doesn't communicate at all with any other servers, unless the admin has specifically added a server to their "allowlist".

Isolated servers are much safer but less busy, and generally created by admins who want to make a private network rather than be part of a larger social network. More info at:

🌱 https://fedi.tips/creating-an-isolated-server

#MastoAdmin #SelfHosting

Garage is a lightweight, open-source object storage system you can self-host.

S3-compatible, it lets you run your own cloud storage backend without relying on third parties.

Designed for distributed setups, it replicates data across nodes and stays available even if some go offline.

👉 https://github.com/deuxfleurs-org/garage
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #CloudStorage #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of the “Garage” project page with a dark background. At the top is an orange logo above the title “Garage.” Below are links labeled “Website and documentation,” “Binary releases,” “Git repository,” and “Matrix channel.” The text describes Garage as an S3-compatible distributed object storage service for self-hosting, designed for small-to-medium scale clusters across multiple locations, with data replication, high availability, lightweight operation, and resilience to failures.

Is your smart vacuum a helpful appliance or a domestic surveillance node? 🤖🔒

Tomorrow’s episode of Impractical Privacy explores the hidden "digital twin" technology inside your vacuum, how your home’s geometry is being monetized, and how to air-gap your data.

We’re covering the "Bystander Problem" and what you can do to reclaim your space.

Listen here: https://ImpracticalPrivacy.com (or via your favorite podcast client)

#Privacy #DataProtection #SelfHosting #SmartHome #DigitalRights

Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are convenient services that millions use daily. But behind that convenience lies a cost that few acknowledge: your files are stored on servers owned by corporations that have full access to your data. They analyze your documents, your photos, your spreadsheets—for product improvement, targeted advertising, or simply because they can.

If you store sensitive information—business correspondence, medical records, legal documents, financial statements—the risk is even greater. Google can freeze your account at any moment, and with it, access to everything stored there. This has already happened to thousands of users worldwide.

Nextcloud is the answer. It is open-source software for building your own cloud server on your own hardware. Your files on your hardware, under your control, without any third parties.

Nextcloud has evolved far beyond simple file storage:

File sync across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with versioning and sharing

Online document editing through Collabora or OnlyOffice

Calendar and contacts via CalDAV/CardDAV

Video conferencing and chat

Photo backup with face and object recognition

Email client, notes, kanban boards, forms, and hundreds more apps through the app store

Hardware requirements are surprisingly modest. For 1-5 users, a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB RAM and an SSD works perfectly. An old laptop from 2015 or later is another excellent option. A VPS for a few dollars per month is ideal for those who prefer not to keep hardware at home.

Installation via Docker Compose or Nextcloud AIO takes 15-30 minutes. Desktop and mobile clients provide automatic sync like Dropbox. Calendar and contacts sync without Google or Apple.

Self-hosted means self-responsibility: strong passwords, two-factor authentication, SSL certificates, regular updates, backups, and firewall configuration. But the reward is priceless: certainty that your data is truly yours.

Nextcloud in 2026 is mature, stable, and feature-rich. It does not fall short of Google Drive in functionality. In privacy and control, it surpasses it by orders of magnitude.

Start with Nextcloud AIO on an inexpensive VPS. In one or two hours, you will have a fully functional cloud storage system open only to you. This is one of the most important steps toward digital independence.

https://newsgroup.site/nextcloud-self-hosted-cloud-storage-guide-2026/
#Nextcloud #Privacy #SelfHosting #CloudStorage #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GoogleDrive #Dropbox

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Homarr is a modern, open-source dashboard you can self-host to organize all your services in one place.

Connect apps, monitor them in real time, and manage everything through a clean drag-and-drop interface , no YAML required.

Easy to set up (Docker supported) and integrates with tools like Jellyfin, Plex, and more.

👉 https://github.com/homarr-labs/homarr
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Homelab #Dashboard #Privacy #digitalminimalism

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Screenshot of the Homarr dashboard project page with a dark theme. At the top is the red Homarr logo with Japanese-style text and the tagline “Your sleek and modern dashboard.” Below are badges showing ~3.5k stars, release version v1.59.2, a failing deployment status, and 59% localization. A Discord badge shows 936 users online. Links for Install, Translations, and Discord are displayed. The bottom section previews the dashboard UI, featuring widgets like app shortcuts (Gmail, GitHub), system stats, media tracking, weather, calendar, and stock graphs in a grid layout.

Yamtrack is an open-source, self-hosted tracker for all your media, movies, shows, anime, manga, games, books, and more.

Track progress, manage lists, use calendars, and sync with platforms like Trakt or MyAnimeList. Integrates with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.

Perfect for keeping your media life organized, privately and under your control.

👉 https://github.com/FuzzyGrim/Yamtrack
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #MediaTracker #DigitalMinimalism

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Yamtrack repository badges: App Tests passing, Docker Image passing, Codefactor grade A, Codecov coverage 82%, license AGPL-3.0. Tagline: self-hosted media tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, video games, books, comics, and board games.

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Yamtrack home screen with In Progress and Upcoming sections. Shows episode posters: The Hunting Party S1 (2/10 episodes), INVINCIBLE S3 (3/8), WWE SmackDown S27 (2/52), Solo Leveling S1 (21/25), KONOSUBA S1 (1/4), Stranger Things S5 (0/8), 12 Monkeys S0 (10/17). Also rows for 30 Rock S1, American Gods S3, American Primeval S1, Arrow S3/S4/S0. 'Load All (179)' button. Sidebar navigation includes Home, TV Shows, TV Seasons, Movies, Anime, Manga, Games, Books, etc.

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Yamtrack TV Shows list table. Columns: Rating, Title, Score, Progress, Status, Start Date, End Date. Shows include Arcane (10.0, 10, In progress), ONE PIECE (10.0, 1, Planning), Stranger Things (10.0, 36, Planning), Babylon 5 (10.0, 92, Completed), and many more with various scores and progress.

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Yamtrack detail page for anime 'Sousou no Frieren'. Format: Anime, start date 2023-09-29, end date 2024-03-22, status Finished, 28 episodes, 24 min runtime, studio Madhouse, season Fall 2023. Score 0-10, progress 28, status Planning, repeats 1. Start date 09/29/2023, end date 04/02/2024. Includes notes field, Delete and Save buttons. Sidebar shows related titles: Violet Evergarden, Fumetsu no Anata e, etc.

Tasmota is an open-source firmware that replaces stock software on many smart devices giving you full local control.

Remove cloud dependencies and manage everything via MQTT, HTTP, or tools like Home Assistant.

Turn “smart” devices into private, self-controlled ones.

👉 https://github.com/arendst/Tasmota

👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #IoT #HomeAutomation #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of MiroTalk P2P GitHub-style repository card showing: "MiroTalk P2P – Open Source WebRTC P2P Video Conferencing You Can Self-Host in Minutes. Free, Secure, Fast Real-Time Communication – up to 8K, 60fps. Works in All Browsers and Platforms. Stars 4.4k, Forks 713. License AGPLv3 Open Source, docker pulls 174k. Last commit: last Wednesday. Discord, Community. Author: Miroslav Pejic."

• users: 1 (just myself)
• following: 254
• timeline_purge_days: 30
• disk: 298m (/var/snac/data)
• ram: 184m (including relayd, httpd, logger, snac itself)

MiroTalk is a self-hosted video conferencing tool built on peer-to-peer WebRTC.

Run it in your browser, host private calls, and avoid accounts or tracking , no central servers needed.

A simple, privacy-focused alternative to Zoom or Google Meet for small setups.

👉 https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalk
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #WebRTC #VideoCalls #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of MiroTalk P2P GitHub-style repository card showing: "MiroTalk P2P – Open Source WebRTC P2P Video Conferencing You Can Self-Host in Minutes. Free, Secure, Fast Real-Time Communication – up to 8K, 60fps. Works in All Browsers and Platforms. Stars 4.4k, Forks 713. License AGPLv3 Open Source, docker pulls 174k. Last commit: last Wednesday. Discord, Community. Author: Miroslav Pejic."

AzuraCast is a self-hosted web radio suite for running your own online radio station.

Manage playlists, stream audio, and control everything through a clean web interface — all from your own server.

A full all-in-one setup for hosting and operating a radio station without relying on third-party platforms.

👉 https://github.com/AzuraCast/AzuraCast
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #WebRadio #Streaming #Privacy #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of AzuraCast project status page. Shows a badge "Build, Test and Publish" with status "failing". Version: latest stable v0.23.4. License: AGPL-3.0. Line reads "open ethical social not found". "Built with Depot" logo. Below: description of AzuraCast as a self-hosted, all-in-one web radio management suite with easy installer, beta software.

BookStack is a simple, open-source platform for organizing your knowledge.

Create books, chapters, and pages to build your own docs, notes, or internal wiki , all self-hosted.

Beginner-friendly, clean, and keeps everything fully under your control.

👉 https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #KnowledgeBase #Privacy #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of BookStack project status page. Release v26.03.3, MIT license, 76% localized. Test-php: passing, lint-php: passing. Metrics: PHP. "Alt Source" with GitHub project stats. Links: Discord chat, Mastodon @bookstack, PeerTube bookstack@foss.video, YouTube bookstackapp. Description: A platform for storing and organising information and documentation.

NetAlertX is a self-hosted network monitoring tool that shows every device on your network , and alerts you when something new appears.

Runs locally, supports Docker, and integrates with Home Assistant. No cloud required (unless you enable notifications).

Great for spotting unknown devices and keeping your network under control.

👉 https://github.com/netalertx/NetAlertX
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Homelab #NetworkSecurity #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of showing a network monitoring dashboard with a timeline of device activity at the top and a detailed table below listing connected devices, their IP/MAC addresses, status (online/offline), connection history, and network details, along with filters and navigation options on the sidebar.

PicoShare is a minimal, open-source file sharing tool you can self-host.

Upload a file and get a direct download link — no ads, no accounts, no nonsense.

Lightweight, Docker-friendly, and keeps your files fully under your control.

👉 https://github.com/mtlynch/picoshare
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #FileSharing #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot showing PicoShare project stats: version v1.5.1, 1M Docker pulls, 7 commits per month, last commit last Saturday, 14 contributors, AGPL license. Below, the overview text reads: "PicoShare is a minimalist, self-hosted web app that makes it easy to share files on the web without restrictions on size, file type, or media format."

Twenty is a modern, open-source CRM built as an alternative to tools like Salesforce.

It offers customizable workflows, kanban and table views, automation, and a clean UI inspired by Notion/Airtable.

Self-host it and keep full control over your data without the usual CRM bloat.

👉 https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #CRM #Productivity #Privacy #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of the Twenty CRM homepage with a dark-themed interface. At the top is the Twenty logo and the headline “The #1 Open-Source CRM.” Below are navigation links including Website, Documentation, Roadmap, Discord, and Figma. The lower section shows a preview of the CRM dashboard with a table-style interface displaying companies, contacts, and data fields, along with floating icons of popular tools like Notion, GitHub, Slack, LinkedIn, Google, and Stripe, highlighting integrations.

GoAccess is a fast, open-source web log analyzer that gives you real-time insights straight from your server logs.

View traffic in the terminal or generate a live HTML dashboard -- no third-party analytics needed.

Great for monitoring, debugging, and understanding usage while keeping your data private.

👉 https://github.com/allinurl/goaccess
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Analytics #DevTools #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of GoAccess open-source project page showing “C build and Test passing,” followed by description: “GoAccess is an open source, real-time web log analyzer and interactive viewer that runs in a terminal on *nix systems or directly in your browser. Designed for sysadmins, DevOps, and security pros, it delivers fast HTTP statistics and visual server reports on the fly by parsing web server logs in real time.”

Syncthing-Fork is an open-source Android app for syncing files directly between your devices --no cloud needed.

Built on Syncthing, it uses peer-to-peer connections so your data stays private and fully under your control.

A solid alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox if you care about decentralization and privacy.

👉 https://github.com/researchxxl/syncthing-android
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Decentralization #Android #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of Synching-Fork Android wrapper project page showing license MPLv2, release v2.0.16.0, downloads 220k, F-Droid v2.0.16.0, last month 55716, “GET IT ON Obtainium”, translated 72%, Build App passing, and description: “A wrapper of Synching for Android. Head to the releases section or F-Droid for builds. Please seek help on the forum and/or social media apps first before creating issues on the tracker.”

New blog post!

I finally started writing about my home lab. This post is about how I back up data using restic.

Full story: https://britter.dev/blog/2026/04/10/home-lab-backup-with-restic/

#homelab #selfhosting #nixos #restic #backup

🎉 La community di Anjara è online.

Uno spazio per parlare di privacy, software libero, self-hosting e Fediverse — e per supportarsi nell'uso dei servizi Anjara.

Categorie dedicate a email, Nextcloud, WordPress, Mastodon e Matrix. E tanto spazio per la discussione aperta.

👉 community.anjara.org

#privacy #selfhosting #fediverse #opensource #anjara

Homepage is a fast, open-source dashboard you can self-host as your personal start page.

Keep your bookmarks, services, and widgets (weather, stats, more) in one clean place -- fully under your control.

👉 https://github.com/gethomepage/homepage
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Homelab #Privacy #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of homepage dashboard project: “A modern, fully static, fast, secure fully proxied, highly customizable application dashboard with integrations for over 100 services and translations into multiple languages. Easily configured via YAML files or through docker label discovery.” Badges show: build passing, codecov 89%, localized 58%, chat 1.1k online, docs passing, sponsors 2.