aipkg: A Tool to Manage AppImages and Host Your Own Repositories
https://github.com/kleeedolinux/aipkg/tree/main

https://redd.it/1orpsib
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Word and Excel alternatives?

My Microsoft 365 subnoscription is ending, and I don't want to renew. Don't want anything to do with Microsoft, and prefer not to pay. What do you recommend as a trusted alternative? Is there a way to transfer my Word and Excel docs over? Would appreciate any suggestions or tips.

https://redd.it/1orrzvg
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Building UnisonDB a DynamoDB-Inspired Database in Go with 100+ Edge Replication

I've been building UnisonDB for the past several months—a database inspired by DynamoDB's architecture, but designed specifically for edge computing scenarios where you need 100+ replicas running at different locations.

GitHub: https://github.com/ankur-anand/unisondb

UnisonDB treats the Write-Ahead Log as the source of truth (not just a recovery mechanism). This unifies storage and streaming in one system.

Every write is:

1. Durable and ordered (WAL-first architecture)
2. Streamable via gRPC to replicas in real time
3. Queryable through B+Trees for predictable reads

This removes the need for external CDC or brokers — replication and propagation are built into the core engine.

Deployment Topologies

UnisonDB supports multiple replication setups out of the box:

1. Hub-and-Spoke – for edge rollouts where a central hub fans out data to 100+ edge nodes
2. Peer-to-Peer – for regional datacenters that replicate changes between each other
3. Follower/Relay – for read-only replicas that tail logs directly for analytics or caching

Each node maintains its own offset in the WAL, so replicas can catch up from any position without re-syncing the entire dataset.

Upcoming Roadmap:

1. Namespace-Segmented HA System — independent high-availability clusters per namespace
2. Backup and Recovery — WAL + B+Tree snapshots for fast recovery and replica bootstrap (no full resync needed)

UnisonDB’s goal is to make log-native databases practical for both the core and the edge — combining replication, storage, and event propagation in one Go-based system.

I’m still exploring how far this log-native approach can go. Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any edge cases you think might be interesting to test.

https://redd.it/1orwksx
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I built a 100% private mood tracker - No accounts or servers or tracking. Locally Stored data

Got tired of mood tracking apps that want my data, so I made one that stores everything locally using IndexedDB. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Super simple right now.

Features:

6 mood types with notes
History & analytics with charts
Works offline (PWA) and is downloadable on your phone.
Export/import your data
Apple-inspired UI
No Authentication

Built with Next.js, React, and Chart.js. The whole thing runs client-side.

Live demo: https://private-mood-tracker.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/shagunmistry/private-mood-tracker

This was a fun weekend project to practice PWA development.

Would love feedback or contributions if anyone's interested!

https://redd.it/1orz0jo
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Which Opensource App to make Animated InfoGraphics

I have seen an animated infographics such as this.


Which application can I use to make it?

Imgur Link


https://redd.it/1orzah3
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GDG Docs, an open-source documentation hub built by the GDG Algiers community

Hey folks,
I wanted to share something we’ve been building lately, **GDG Docs**.
It’s an open-source documentation website made by us theGDG Algiers community to make learning and sharing technical knowledge easier.

Right now, it includes structured guides for React, Express, and Flutter, but the idea is to turn it into a long-term community resource where anyone can contribute new topics or improve existing ones.
We’d really love to see contributors from all over, whether it’s adding new docs/guides, suggesting improvements, or helping shape the platform itself.

Tbh I think projects like this are a great way to make documentation feel more alive and community-driven instead of scattered blog posts.
If that sounds interesting, check it out and maybe drop a PR or some feedback 👇

Website: docs.gdgalgiers.dev
GitHub: github.com/GDGAlgiers/gdg-docs

https://redd.it/1orxbrm
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Fully open source peer-to-peer 4chan alternative built on IPFS
https://github.com/plebbit/5chan

https://redd.it/1os2p01
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Built an open source browser MCP after being frustrated with existing ones

Tried using browser MCPs for automation and kept hitting issues:
- Official ones (Playwright/Chrome DevTools) spawn headless browsers, lose sessions, get detected as bots
- Popular Browser MCP sends telemetry to Posthog/Amplitude, extension isn't open source
- All of them fail on complex pages (DOM snapshots exceed token limits)

So I built my own:
✓ Apache 2.0 (extension + server both open source)
✓ Zero telemetry
✓ Uses your real browser (stays logged in)
✓ Screenshots + CSS selectors instead of snapshots (works on any page)

Demo:
https://www.loom.com/share/faf32623896048f190f650293b1e5384

Chrome: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/blueprint-mcp-for-chrome/kpfkpbkijebomacngfgljaendniocdfp
GitHub: https://github.com/railsblueprint/blueprint-mcp

If you've been frustrated with existing browser MCPs, check it out.

https://redd.it/1os4yrt
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Maps with "Places I've Been" List Feature?

A feature I miss from Google Maps is the ability to create a map w/ pins on all the places I've been to, sorting them into lists, etc. Is there an open source app on Windows or Android that I could use instead of google? It doesn't have to be a navigation app, although that would be a plus.

https://redd.it/1orxoou
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SQL-native memory engine for AI
https://github.com/GibsonAI/memori

https://redd.it/1osbzy0
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I made a Pythonic noscripting language that compiles to native binaries (Otterlang)
https://github.com/jonathanmagambo/otterlang

https://redd.it/1orwhrb
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SelfHostList : A website that list open source / self hosted apps i know
https://selfhostlist.org

https://redd.it/1osgfu8
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Launching AlgoBoost: Open Source Android LeetCode Client - Seeking Contributors!

I'm excited to announce **AlgoBoost**, a feature-rich Android app for LeetCode that I'm releasing as **fully open source and free for everyone**!



**Why Open Source?**

The developer community has given me so much through open source projects, and I want to give back. This is a learning opportunity for contributors and a useful tool for competitive programmers.



**Project Overview:**

\- **License:** Will be MIT/Apache 2.0 (open to community input!)

\- **Tech Stack:** Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Material 3, Supabase, LeetCode GraphQL API

\- **Architecture:** Clean MVVM with proper separation of concerns

\- **Security:** Android Keystore encryption, certificate pinning, ProGuard obfuscation



**Features:**

\- Browse & search 3000+ LeetCode problems with filters

\- Track upcoming contests with notifications

\- Read community discussions & solutions

\- Full offline mode with smart caching

\- User profile & progress tracking

\- Modern Material You theming



**Looking For:**

\- Android developers (beginner to expert)

\- UI/UX designers

\- Backend contributors (Supabase integration)

\- Documentation writers

\- Testers & bug reporters

\- Anyone passionate about open source!



**Timeline:**

Public GitHub repo launches **next Sunday (Nov 16)**. If you want early access as a collaborator, **DM me** and I'll add you now!



Let's build something great together! Feedback and suggestions welcome.

https://redd.it/1oshk22
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Advice needed: Best way to extract a tool from a private monorepo to open-source? (Git history vs. fresh start)

I have an internal tool that I'm planning to open-source, and I'm trying to figure out the "right" way to create the new public repository.

First, some context on what it is. I've built a visualizer tool in Rust, heavily inspired by Matplotlib and Rerun.

* It allows you to plot various things just like Matplotlib, but its main feature is that it **supports dynamic loading**. This takes away the headache of recompiling your entire Rust project every time you want to change what you're plotting.
* Currently, the MVP is focused on plotting **financial data** (candlesticks, pivot points, etc.).
* My long-term plan is to make it much more generic, but I want to release this MVP first to get people's reactions and see if there's any interest before I commit to that larger effort.



The Problem: Monorepo to Public Repo

The tool currently lives as a directory inside our **private monorepo**. I want to extract it and give it its own public repository.

My main question is about the **Git history**:

1. **Is it worth trying to preserve the commit history?** I've heard of tools like `git-filter-repo` that can allegedly extract a subdirectory's entire history into a new, clean repo.
2. **Or should I just copy the files** into a new public repo and make one giant "Initial commit"?

The big complication is that even if I *can* extract the history (option #1), **our monorepo commit messages won't make much sense in isolation.** A commit might be noscriptd "feat: update core systems" and only have a few lines of change in this specific tool's directory. The isolated history would probably look confusing and incomplete.

What's the standard practice here? I want to start off on the right foot. Is it better to have **no history** (a clean slate) or a **confusing-but-technically-complete** history?

Appreciate any advice!


PS: I used AI to format this post

https://redd.it/1ositf1
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open-source Spotify alternative

hey r/opensource

I want to get away from Spotify and started researching on what options are out there. My requirements are:

1.Has to have more advanced functionalities than just playback such as recommended artists/songs based on your listening preferances. This should mimic spotifys artist and song radio, automatically created playlists etc.
2. Should allow online streaming from sources such as f.e youtube or bandcamp
3.If possible it it should be able to host my own music libraries
4. If possible it should allow an automatic download feature from youtube or bandcamp 5.Has to be accessible over an IOS app


I’m trying to move away from Spotify and started researching what open-source or privacy-friendly options are out there.
My requirements are:

1. Free access: I dont want to pay(except for the music on Bandcamp of course). This rules out things like Deezer and Tidal
2. Smart recommendations: I’d like features beyond simple playback — things like spotifys artist/song radio, automatically created playlists, and recommendations based on my listening preferences .
3. Online streaming: Should be able to stream from online sources like YouTube or Bandcamp.
4. Self-hosting: Ideally, I could also host my own music library.
5. Automatic downloads: If possible automatic download feature from YouTube or Bandcamp
6. iOS app: Needs to be usable with an iPhone app.



Based on some research with Chatgpt these are the options i found:


For recommendations: [Last.fm](https://www.last.fm?utm_source=chatgpt.com) looks like a good start for tracking listening habits but I’m not sure how deep it is compared to Spotify’s. I also came across ListenBrainz and AcousticBrainz, maybe these are a good addition to last.fm?
For streaming and hosting: I didnt find many preexisting options that let you stream from sources like youtube and have the level of tracking deapth as lastfm or let you connect to it, but maybe i missed something? I have basic experiance with servers and webhosting so i started to look into selfhosted options. Jellyfin and Navidrome seem like good self-hosted options for managing my own library. I’m a bit unsure about their online streaming capabilities, though — and it seems like Navidrome doesn’t have an official iOS app?
For online streaming: Mopidy looks great since it can stream directly from YouTube, SoundCloud, etc. However, I’m not sure if it has a proper mobile app interface?

So long things short:

Are there any existing free/open platforms with recommendation quality comparable to Spotify or Last.fm?
What approach or setup would you recommend to fulfill most (or all) of these requirements?
Any other tools, plugins, or workflows you’d suggest for discovering or streaming new music in a self-hosted or open-source way?



https://redd.it/1osih73
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🗃️ Decentralized File Metadata Manager – store files on IPFS with versioning and metadata using Node.js + MongoDB
https://github.com/adwityac/Decentralized-File-Metadata-Manager

https://redd.it/1osj9dp
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Made a very small encryption/decryption project as practice (I'm still relatively new to coding)

https://gitlab.com/MorrisDev/nini-encrypt
I made a simple encryption/Decryption tool since I already have experience with such tools to try out tkinter (previously I was just making command line apps)

I'm planning on writing a README asap and then continue updating the app for a lil' bit

if anyone is interested I put the repo link at the top of the post.

https://redd.it/1osmr8k
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About KeePassXC’s Code Quality Control
https://keepassxc.org/blog/2025-11-09-about-keepassxcs-code-quality-control/

https://redd.it/1osnk27
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covpeek: The last Coverage Report CLI you will need
https://github.com/Chapati-Systems/covpeek

https://redd.it/1osmate
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Made a browser extension to filter India related subreddits

git: https://github.com/real-F40PH/reddit_deshittification

Tested on both Firefox and Chrome, but haven't bothered publishing it on their store, as this is mostly for addressing a personal annoyance with my feed.

It filters reddit posts (both on old and new reddit), and comes with a default shitlist (terms to match in subreddit names), but can be customized.

Made this because indian subs are created faster than I was able to filter them with RES, but I think I'll also use this to filter some sports subs.

https://redd.it/1osqfcm
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Check out this neat license: Elasna Ownership License v1 (EOL)

Hey everyone! 👋

I just came across a super simple and clear license called Elasna Ownership License v1 (EOL). It basically says: the author keeps full ownership of the code, but you’re free to use, copy, and share it—just don’t claim it as yours or sell it without permission.

It’s short, sweet, and really easy to understand, which is kinda refreshing compared to the usual long legal texts. Perfect if you want your code to stay yours but still be shareable!

It not really open-source, but still fine 😆

Link:
https://github.com/JHXStudioriginal/Elasna-Ownership-License/blob/main/LICENSE

https://redd.it/1ostbwd
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