I’m building a simple open-source archive format focused on long-term readability (ADC)

I’m working on a hobby open-source project called ADC (ArchivedDataCodec), a lightweight archiver with a strong focus on simplicity, transparency and long-term readability.

The motivation behind ADC is pretty simple:
I really miss archive formats that are easy to understand, easy to inspect, and don’t feel over-engineered or opaque. ADC uses a documented, straightforward format (8-byte header + compressed file blocks) and aims to stay readable even years down the line.

Key points:

Open-source > GPLv3
Made in Python with zlib
Custom, documented archive format
Multiple files per archive
Focus on clarity over cleverness
Linux-first, but cross-platform

This is very much a hobby project, but it’s actively maintained and still evolving.
If you’re into:

simple tools

open formats

learning through open source

or just reviewing weird archive ideas 😄

feedback and contributions are very welcome. Even comments or criticism are appreciated.

Github:
https://github.com/Mealman1551/ArchivedDataCodec

Thanks for reading.

ps.

My intentions are not to develop an industry standard but just a hobby project

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built an open-source AI video clipper to replace paid subnoscriptions (Opus/Munch). Includes auto-upload to socials.

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a tool I created to liberate my workflow from paid monthly subnoscriptions.

It uses AI to parse long-form videos into short clips and utilizes APIs to upload directly to TikTok and Reels. It's extremely cheap to run (using your own API keys) compared to the $30/mo alternatives.

Code is available here: https://github.com/mutonby/openshorts .

Contributions are welcome!

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How to verify open source?

One of the advantages of open source is transparency. But, how do you know that the binary being used by the consumer is actually the same code as the code on GitHub? For example, Signal the messenger has their code as a public repository on GitHub. But, how do you know the binary submitted to the App Store for iOS is using this very code? I don't think you can compare the hashes of the repo and the deployed binary since the compiled code from the repo will have different code embedded during the build.

https://redd.it/1pw4xxw
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I built a small open-source React component for Instagram/TikTok-style vertical video feeds

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a small open-source project I’ve been working on: react-riyils.

I built this because I couldn’t find a clean, focused, and customizable open-source solution for Instagram/TikTok-style vertical video experiences on the web that handled real browser constraints properly.

The goal was to keep things simple and correct rather than flashy or over-engineered.

The project focuses on:
- Vertical swipe navigation
- Fullscreen video viewer
- Deterministic playback behavior
- Smart video preloading and memory management
- Mobile and desktop support
- TypeScript-first, readable code

This is a hobby project, not production-scale TikTok infrastructure, but I tried to keep the code small and understandable.

Feedback, issues, and PRs are very welcome.

GitHub: https://github.com/illegal-instruction-co/react-riyils
npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/react-riyils

Thanks for taking a look.


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Inkscape 1.4.3 is out!

Inkscape 1.4.3 is out! Update to benefit from over 120 bug and crash fixes and more than 20 improved translations.

If you don't know Inkscape, it's a free and open-source vector design application.

To learn more, visit

https://inkscape.org/news/2025/12/26/bugs-banished-inkscape-143-is-out/

https://redd.it/1pw9up2
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px: Immutable Python environments (alpha)

px (Python eXact) is an experimental CLI for managing Python dependencies using immutable, content-addressed environment profiles (no venv).

👉 https://github.com/ck-zhang/px

It is now in alpha, feedback is welcome :)


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(near) Christmas release: Lidify, a self hosted music app with vibe matching and Discover Weekly

Merry Christmas everyone.

I've been self hosting for about 2 years now. Nextcloud, Immich, Plex, Audiobookshelf, all that. Audio was the only thing that actively disappoints me. Jellyfin and Plex are OK for music but Jellyfin is finnicky AF and the Plex app for some reason doesn't send a keep-awake signal when listening to music so my TV will shut off. Just frustration after frustration.

I've seen tons of posts on here asking for a FOSS music app like Spotify and have searched for that myself. Lidify is my answer to that. And yes, I regret the name since this turned into much more than a Lidarr frontend. Here's what's available now (with bugs I'm sure):

* **Vibe System:** You ever listen to a song that just hits different in the moment? You don't know exactly what it is, you just know you're absolutely feeling it and then go on a journey trying to find other songs that give you that same feeling but come up empty? The vibe system is my solution to that. It analyzes tracks using data from MusicBrainz and [Last.fm](http://Last.fm) paired with ML analysis through Essentia. It'll be a forever work in progress but it works pretty well already.
* **Made For You playlists** (era mixes, genre mixes, rediscover tracks you haven't played in a while)
* **Discover Weekly** that actually downloads recommendations if you have Lidarr and/or Soulseek set up
* **Spotify/Deezer playlist import** (also dependent on Lidarr + Soulseek)
* **Podcasts via RSS**
* **Audiobookshelf integration**
* **Multi user with 2FA**

PWA works on mobile, native app coming later.

This is a passion project I built for myself but I'd love input and feature ideas from everyone. GPL-3.0, so fork it, break it, make it your own.

[https://github.com/Chevron7Locked/lidify/](https://github.com/Chevron7Locked/lidify/)


Screenshots in repo:

[https://github.com/Chevron7Locked/lidify/blob/main/assets/screenshots/desktop-home.png](https://github.com/Chevron7Locked/lidify/blob/main/assets/screenshots/desktop-home.png)

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RapydShare - Sharing files between PC and Mobile devices made easy.
https://github.com/Overresurrect/RapydShare

https://redd.it/1pwetse
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Alternative client for WhatsApp on windows?

The WhatsApp client app on windows is really bad. It was UWP before, now it's electron and it's worse in almost every way. They released a half baked app. The web version is no good either. Is there any good alternative?

https://redd.it/1pwrstw
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WebCC: A C++ framework and toolchain that batches API calls to reduce WASM/JS overhead

Hi!

I’ve been working on **WebCC**, a project that combines a C++ framework with a custom toolchain to build lightweight WASM apps.

**Repo:** [https://github.com/io-eric/webcc](https://github.com/io-eric/webcc)
**Demos:** [https://io-eric.github.io/webcc/](https://io-eric.github.io/webcc/)

**The Concept: Efficient Web API Mapping**

WebCC provides a clean C++ interface for standard Web APIs like **DOM, Canvas, WebGL, WebGPU, WebSockets, Audio, etc.**.

Under the hood, these APIs are defined in a concise schema.def file. The toolchain uses this definition to automatically generate:

1. **C++ Headers:** Type-safe APIs for your application (e.g., `webcc::dom::create_element`).
2. **JavaScript Runtime:** The exact glue code needed to execute those commands.

This approach ensures that the generated code is always in sync and minimal. While it comes with a comprehensive set of standard APIs, it's also easily extensible, adding a new browser feature is as simple as adding a line to the schema.

**Smart Compilation & Tree Shaking**

The toolchain scans your C++ source code to detect exactly which API functions you are using. It then generates a **custom, tree-shaken** `app.js` containing *only* the JS implementation for those specific functions. If you don't use Audio, the Audio glue code is never generated.

**Architecture**

WebCC implements a specific architecture to optimize the C++/JS relationship:

* **Command Batching:** Void functions (like drawing commands) are serialized into a binary buffer and executed in bulk, reducing the frequency of boundary crossings.
* **Zero-Copy Event System:** Instead of JS calling C++ for every mouse move or key press, JS writes events directly into a shared WASM memory buffer using **TypedArrays** (`Uint8Array`, `Int32Array`). The C++ app simply polls this buffer.
* **Hybrid Execution:** Functions that return values (like `create_element`) automatically flush the buffer and execute synchronously, ensuring correct order without manual management.
* **String Interning:** Strings are cached per-frame. If you use the same color string 1000 times, it only crosses the boundary once.
* **Integer Handles:** Resources are managed via integer IDs to avoid object passing overhead.

Example:
**1. Define in Schema (Internal Definition):**

`# Namespace | Type | Name | C++ Func | Args | JS Implementation`
`canvas|command|FILL_RECT|fill_rect|int32:handle float32:x float32:y float32:w float32:h|{ const ctx = contexts[handle]; ctx.fillRect(x, y, w, h); }`
**2. Use in C++ (Developer Code):**

// These calls are buffered
webcc::canvas::set_fill_style(ctx, 255, 0, 0);
webcc::canvas::fill_rect(ctx, 10, 10, 100, 100);

// Flush the buffer to execute all commands in JS
webcc::flush();

**Benchmarks:**
Benchmarks comparing WebCC to Emnoscripten in a test rendering 10,000 rectangles with Canvas 2D

[https://github.com/io-eric/webcc/tree/main/benchmark](https://github.com/io-eric/webcc/tree/main/benchmark)

=== BENCHMARK RESULTS ===
Browser: Chrome 142.0.0.0
Metric | WebCC | Emnoscripten
--------------------------------------------------------
WASM Size (KB) | 11.25 | 150.51
JS Size (KB) | 11.03 | 80.54
FPS | 100.37 | 40.18
JS Heap (MB) | 9.03 | 24.62
WASM Heap (MB) | 2.38 | 16.12


Thanks for reading! Questions and feedback are always welcome. :)

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Lightweight FaaS with Golang and Podman
https://github.com/pardnchiu/go-faas

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Whats a self hosted opensource alternative to Jira ?

Whats a self hosted opensource alternative to Jira ? can be docker.

is there any other recommendations that anyone can make

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witr (Why Is This Running?) – tracing process origins on Linux
https://github.com/pranshuparmar/witr

https://redd.it/1pwwty5
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Made a small tool in PHP for handling texts in images better. Thoughts?

Hi, opensourcers! A year ago i needed something to generate images with text in them, but i wanted it so my code is more clean and easier to understand than copy and destroy every time i wanted to put a simple text. More specifically, i wanted so i am able to read my own text in the code that handles generation. I remembered i used AI a little bit for the regex specifically (regex was always a complicated thing for me no matter what i did), but this is otherwise good.

Now i decided to make this open-source, and maybe someone finds a use of it. https://github.com/Wreeper/imageworkout/

I know it's not the best piece of code, but it did what i wanted and it continues to do what i wanted it to do.

I do want to hear your thoughts on it. I'm not a great dev at all, but at least i'm trying.

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I made this DevType - Master Your Coding Speed

Try : https://devtype.pankajk.tech/
Repo : https://github.com/pankajkumardev/devtype

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I made an pollution-reporting app for the folks of Loudoun County, Virginia

Github: https://github.com/ackshatiwari/PolluTrack

https://redd.it/1px17pf
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Dealing with Google region-based access issues in restricted regions (open-source tool)

n an era where technology is the backbone of human progress, digital sanctions continue to create a "digital divide." Developers in regions such as Iran, Russia, China, Cuba, Syria, and North Korea often find themselves locked out of essential tools like Google Developer Services, Gemini AI, and specialized IDEs due to rigid region-based restrictions and 

403 Forbidden



Today, we are proud to announce the official global release of **Antigravity Cleaner v4.1.0 (Shell Edition)**.

Our mission is simple: **Technical knowledge and development tools should be accessible to everyone, regardless of geography.**

# A Specialized Suite for Global Challenges

Antigravity Cleaner is a lightweight, cross-platform optimization engine designed to neutralize the digital fingerprints and region-locks that prevent developers from accessing a free and open internet.

**Key Features of the v4.1.0 Release:**

* **🌍 Universal Compatibility:** Now fully optimized for **Windows, macOS, and Linux** (via PowerShell/pwsh).
* **🛡️ Dependency-Free Architecture:** Rebuilt from the ground up as a native Shell noscript. No Python or external runtimes are required for execution.
* **🎯 Advanced Region Inspection:** Automated diagnostic tools to identify and re-associate Google account regions, bypassing "Not Eligible" status.
* **🧼 System-Level Sanitization:** Deep-scanning and removal of localized tracers and cached data that cause persistent installation conflicts.
* **🔒 Privacy-Centric Design:** Operating under a **Zero Telemetry** policy. Your data never leaves your system; all optimizations are performed locally.

# Getting Started

We have prioritized ease of access. You can deploy the latest version of Antigravity Cleaner directly from your terminal using the following one-liner:

powershelliwr https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tawroot/antigravity-cleaner/main/install.ps1 -useb | iex

# Support the Movement

Maintaining a cross-platform tool against evolving sanctions requires dedicated effort. Our project is open-source and community-driven. You can support our roadmap towards the **Graphical Suite (v5.0)** by:

1. **Starring the Repository:** Help us increase visibility for developers in restricted zones.
2. **Community Feedback:** Report issues or suggest features on our GitHub discussions.

Access to development tools is a human right. Join us in building bridges where others build walls.

**Official Documentation:** [tawroot.github.io/antigravity-cleaner](https://tawroot.github.io/antigravity-cleaner/) **GitHub Repository:** [github.com/tawroot/antigravity-cleaner](https://github.com/tawroot/antigravity-cleaner)

\#DigitalFreedom #GlobalDev #OpenSource #AntiSanction #TechEquality #GoogleDeveloper #AntigravityIDE #v4.1.0

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Open source maintainers: How did you successfully grow your GitHub Sponsors?

Hi open source community!

As a developer maintaining several open source projects (you can check my work at https://github.com/DhanushNehru), I'm looking for advice on growing sponsorships. I currently have a few sponsors which I'm incredibly grateful for, but I'm trying to increase support as the projects grow and costs are rising.

What I've tried so far:

• Improved my GitHub Sponsors page to clearly communicate the value and impact
• Mentioned sponsors in release notes and project updates
• Added a sponsors section in README files across repositories
• Gently suggested sponsorship to appreciative users in issues when appropriate
• Highlighted how sponsorships help maintain and improve the projects

What's working (somewhat):
I do get occasional sponsors, which is amazing and keeps me motivated. However, as the projects gain momentum and more users rely on them, the associated time I spend on project are increasing faster than sponsorships.

What I haven't tried yet:
• Adding alternative sponsorship platforms ( Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee)
• Creating sponsor tiers with specific goals/benefits

What I'm NOT willing to do:
• Be pushy or annoying about it

Questions for the community:

1. Do you sponsor open source projects? If yes, what made you decide to sponsor? Was it the project's value, the maintainer's communication, specific benefits, or something else?

2. As a user, how do you prefer to be asked for sponsorship? What feels genuine vs. what feels like begging?

3. What are subtle, respectful ways to communicate the need for sponsorships without making users feel guilty or pressured?

4. Should I expand to multiple sponsorship platforms or keep it simple with just GitHub Sponsors?

5. Am I missing something important that other projects are doing successfully?

I love building open source software and helping the community, but sustainability is becoming a real concern. Any insights from maintainers who've successfully grown their sponsorships, or from sponsors who can share what motivated them, would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

---

My projects: My GitHub profile
Incase interested in sponsoring me feel free to sponsor

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Content-Shield extension

Tired of stranger things season 5 spoilers on YouTube shorts,
So built a extension that blurs content based on keywords
Would love contributions and suggestions
Repo link: https://github.com/Ashwin-S-10/Content-Shield

https://redd.it/1px2ymp
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[PYTHON] Syncord: Using Discord as an encrypted file storage.
https://github.com/krishsharma0413/syncord

https://redd.it/1pxa1eq
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I’m a veteran of NASA and Red Hat. I built Acquacotta: A purely Open Source Pomodoro system that uses Google Sheets as a database.

Hi everyone,

After two decades in the open-source world—from engineering at NASA to leadership at Red Hat—I’ve seen too many great productivity tools go the way of "Open Core" or "SaaS-ification." I got tired of tools that lock my focus data behind a subnoscription or a proprietary cloud.

I built Acquacotta to be a professional-grade, "Anti-SaaS" Pomodoro system.

Why I’m keeping it purely Open Source:

No Commercial Version: There is no "Pro" tier or hidden roadmap to a paid version. This is a passion project built for the love of the system. I wanted a tool that would exist as a permanent utility for the community.
Data Sovereignty (Google Sheets Backend): Instead of a proprietary database, it logs every session to your personal Google Sheet in real-time. You own the infrastructure, you control the schema, and you don’t have to "export" your data to analyze it.
Privacy First: No tracking, no accounts, and no "phoning home" with your focus habits.
The "Power User" Feature Set: * Acoustic Focus: Optional "60 Minutes" style ticking sound as a Pavlovian trigger for flow.
Physical Timer Support: A dedicated mode to instantly log sessions from tactile hardware (like Hexagon timers).
Burnout Prevention: Visual "Daily Minute Goals" to help you find a sustainable pace without hitting the burnout cycle.

I built this for the engineers, managers, and data nerds who want to treat their productivity like a data science project rather than just a series of alarms.

GitHub:https://github.com/fatherlinux/Acquacotta

Try the hosted version:https://acquacotta.crunchtools.com:8443

I’d love to get some feedback from the community—especially regarding the Google Sheets integration and the offline-first SQLite cache architecture.

https://redd.it/1pxglw6
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