Open Source Robotics Stack: ROS2 × Node-RED × MQTT (TEMAS Platform)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uqQr4uwbxg8

https://redd.it/1oe4fec
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Freehand software

Hi everyone. There was once a program called freehand, it was used for graphic design, similar to Illustrator. It was developed initially
by Aldus.
I’ve read recently that it was revived by the good people of the internet and is now available via open source. Do you know anything about that? I would greatly appreciate any lead.

https://redd.it/1odxjm0
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Building an open-source, extensible chat workspace (beyond bots and webhooks)

Slack and Discord are great, but closed. You can’t change their UI, and every integration lives in its own bubble.

I’m experimenting with a developer-first alternative:

* Open-source and self-hostable.
* A full extension SDK for both UI and logic—like VS Code for team communication.
* Extensions can share state and trigger each other, not just send messages.

So instead of juggling separate bots and dashboards, everything can live in one cohesive workspace.

Would you or your team find that compelling? What would it need to make you switch?

https://redd.it/1oenww8
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Misconceptions Surrounding Open-Source

I work as a Developer in a reputed company. I was attending a demo presentation regarding innovation done by different projects, when I observed someone explaining how "unsafe" it is when someone uses Open-Source software. They migrated to a closed-source proprietary model, and all the "SMEs" were congratulating that person about the "security enhancements".

People higher up the echelon still are so much ignorant about Open Source software solutions.

Did any of you face similar scenarios?

https://redd.it/1oenk9n
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OrKa-Reasoning: Open-Source Tool for AI Agent Orchestration via YAML

OrKa-Reasoning is an Apache 2.0-licensed Python library for orchestrating AI agents in reasoning setups. It allows defining workflows in YAML files, making it accessible for composing systems without deep programming.

Workflow execution: Parse the YAML to create agents (memory, LLM inference, search) and run them sequentially or with flows like branching or loops. It integrates Redis for memory and supports local LLMs. The focus is on transparency, with logs for each agent step.

Contributions are welcome, though it's mostly one contributor so far. Features cover basics like parallel tasks and graph exploration (beta). Community engagement is low, with sparse mentions online beyond the creator's posts.

Links:
GitHub: https://github.com/marcosomma/orka-reasoning
PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/orka-reasoning

https://redd.it/1oepvtc
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A tool that enhances privacy of pictures for Android

Source code and details: https://github.com/umutcamliyurt/PixelCloak

Features:

Reduces effectiveness of hash-based detection
Removes EXIF metadata
Censors any detected faces in picture
Written in Java

https://redd.it/1oeqsv3
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IronBucket: High-performance S3-compatible storage server written in Rust
https://github.com/vibecoder-host/ironbucket

https://redd.it/1oer80h
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Fira - board for dev teams

Hey 👋

I've been working on Fira, a minimal Kanban board that stores everything as Markdown files instead of using a database. It's still pretty early - definitely rough around the edges - but I wanted to share it here and get feedback from the community.

The codebase is MIT licensed and pretty simple - mostly vanilla JS, no heavy frameworks. I built it for my own workflow but figured others might find it useful or want to contribute.

GitHub: https://github.com/Onix-Systems/Fira
WebPage: Fira

If you've built similar tools or have ideas on where this could go, I'd love to hear them

https://redd.it/1oepbdv
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Open Readme

We have created something that can be ur one step method to transform boring looking GitHub profile into something fabulous which people see and say WOW
Open Readme is a open source platform we have created for this


This is a second open source platform by Open Dev Society on GitHub
First one already got 4k + stars ⭐⭐
And hundreds of users in few days

Here's the link
Do check it
GitHub: https://github.com/Open-Dev-Society/openreadme

Vercel : https://openreadme.vercel.app

https://redd.it/1oesd7k
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From 50 lines of code to an open-source tool: my experience with PydSQL

I wanted to share a bit about my first open-source project: PydSQL.

It started because I was tired of writing SQL CREATE TABLE statements after defining Pydantic models. ORMs felt like overkill, and raw SQL quickly became annoying to keep in sync. So I built a tiny tool to automate it.

What began as a 50-line noscript has now grown into something bigger. I’ve gotten contributors and feedback from Reddit and GitHub, and it’s been amazing to see how even small suggestions can change the way I think about coding and design.

Honestly, I started it to help myself and others facing the same pain, but it’s quickly becoming a community project. It’s been a great learning experience about coding, open-source collaboration, and putting your work out there.

I’d love to hear from other devs:

Have you faced similar pains when using Pydantic or writing SQL?
What’s your approach to small, practical open-source tools?

If you’re curious or want to contribute, here’s the repo: https://github.com/pranavkp71/PydSQL

https://redd.it/1oetjkw
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🧩 Extension - YouTube Sensitive Content Bypass

Hii there, I’ve created a Chromium browser extension called **YouTube Sensitive Content Bypass**.

👉 What does it do?
It automatically clicks the notice that says “The following content may contain suicide or self-harm topics.” so it doesn’t interrupt playback when you’re listening to playlists. So I made this tool to avoid the pause.

💡 Important:
The extension does not downplay the importance of these warnings. It simply automates the “I understand and wish to proceed” button. Suicide and self-harm are very serious topics, which is why I’ve included a disclaimer in the repository with links to support lines and professional resources for anyone who may need help. If you or someone you know is struggling, please check the links in the repo.

🔗 Open source (GitHub): rvf1-k/YouTube-Sensitive-Content-Bypass

https://redd.it/1oevk4g
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Visual HTML Editor

Hey y'all, I made an open source visual website editor that exports HTML. I kept it close to HTML/CSS, so I think it might be more useful for developers rather than other people. I usually use it for making little pages quickly.

The editor itself is contained in a single HTML file so you can download it and open it in a browser. I also made it available on GitHub pages

https://github.com/wbf22/unbounded
https://wbf22.github.io/unbounded/Unbounded.html


https://redd.it/1oey486
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Open source maintenance, new contributors, and AI agents 🤖
https://wagtail.org/blog/open-source-maintenance-new-contributors-and-ai-agents/

https://redd.it/1of0pqp
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Help Shape the Future of Open Source — On the Clock

Many companies now offer Paid Volunteer Time (PTO) or Volunteer Days — hours you can use to support charitable or community projects.

What if you used that time to contribute to open-source software?
That’s exactly what we’re encouraging through Tridah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through free, open, and accessible digital tools.

# Our Mission

Tridah’s mission is simple:

We believe open-source development is community service — and it should be recognized as such.

Whether you’re fixing bugs, writing documentation, designing UI, or building something new, your contributions to open-source projects move the world forward — and that’s the heart of our mission.

# How You Can Get Involved

We’re inviting developers (and anyone who supports open tech) to use their company’s Volunteer PTO to work on open-source projects — not just ours, but any that align with Tridah’s mission of free, accessible, ethical software.

You can:

Contribute code, design, or documentation to open projects
Share progress with us to be recognized as an Open Source Volunteer Contributor
Optionally collaborate on Tridah’s own open tools (SSO system, education tools, and accessibility apps in development)

We’ll even provide:

A letter verifying your volunteer hours (for your employer or portfolio)
Public recognition (if you want it) as a verified contributor advancing open-source accessibility
Access to a community of like-minded developers

# Why This Matters

Too many developers want to give back but can’t find the time between jobs, studies, and life.
By tying open-source contribution to Volunteer PTO, we’re helping people use those unused hours for something meaningful — building the future of free software.

You’re not just writing code — you’re making knowledge and creativity accessible to everyone.

# Get Involved

You can learn more about Tridah’s mission here:
https://tridah.cloud

Or check out our volunteer roles (Board, Developer, Grant Writer, etc.):
https://tridah.cloud/volunteering.php

If you’d like to join the movement, drop a comment or message — we’re happy to verify your time, connect you with projects, or help you get started in open source.

# TL;DR

Many companies offer Paid Volunteer Time (PTO)
You can use it to contribute to open-source software
Tridah (a nonprofit supporting open access tech) will verify and recognize your contributions
Whether you work on our tools or any open-source project, you’re advancing the mission of free and accessible technology for all

https://redd.it/1of2ztp
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Local car maintenance tracker for Android or Linux?

Hi!

Do you know an app that helps track car maintenance? I'd enter the current odometer reading (mileage) from time to time and it would remind me of oil change, air filter change and the like - based on previously set up schedule.

So far I've found LubeLogger and Hammond, but I'd rather make a spreadsheet than get into (self)hosting just for that. To be fair, a pre-made spreadsheet would be an ok solution so I don't have to start from scratch.

I'd like it to be Linux or Android native, but a wine-compatible Windows app would also be ok.

https://redd.it/1of2ml3
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an intro to choosing the right ai agent

not all ai agents are the same. picking the right one prevents a TON of headaches. here’s a simple way to think about them:

\- fixed automation
good for predictable tasks. fast, reliable, but fragile if things change. think macros or noscripts.

\- react and rag agents
these can reason over external information in real time. they are great when data changes often or is too big to store. perfect for research, analysis, or decision support.

\- tool-enhanced agents
they connect to external tools or APIs to expand what they can do. use them when the task needs something beyond the agent itself.

\- memory-enhanced agents
they remember past interactions to improve future performance. great for multi-step reasoning, ongoing conversations, or context-heavy tasks.

\- self-reflecting and self-learning agents
they evaluate their own outputs and adjust over time. ideal for open-ended tasks where learning continuously is important.

the key is matching the agent to the task and NOT chasing the newest or flashiest tech. the right agent makes work faster, smarter, and more adaptive >>>

https://redd.it/1of8nvg
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Where to find contributors?

I'm working on an opensource game project and we are looking for additional contributors. Any suggestions on where to look? Is it appropriate or common to ask on this subreddit?

https://redd.it/1ofdq0f
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I am a Torrent seed hoster looking for a complete 2025 list of FOSS software I can SEED.

I am a Torrent seed hoster looking for a complete 2025 list of FOSS software I can SEED. Please leave related mats below. Thanks in advance. Doing this as a side project since I got business bandwidth.

https://redd.it/1off2lc
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linagora/twake-drive: The open-source alternative to Google Drive.
https://github.com/linagora/twake-drive

https://redd.it/1ofhvg7
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Looking for the GammaLedger contributors

repo: https://github.com/r-brown/GammaLedger/issues

feel free to address open issues, create and implement a new feature, star this repo ;)

https://redd.it/1ofj5tm
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Looking for a licence I can use on my project

I'm looking for a software licence that allows others to:

Use and link my code without restrictions
Modify my code, but requires them to disclose modifications to me (privately or publicly)

I've considered LGPLv3, but I'm concerned about compatibility with proprietary software.

TLDR: Looking for a permissive licence with a private disclosure requirement for code modifications. Any suggestions?

https://redd.it/1ofmpvn
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