Open-source static dependency dashboard using SBOMs (CycloneDX) + OSV scan

I have been working on a small open-source project - a simpler way to **visualize dependencies using SBOMs** and quickly surface known vulnerabilities.

The idea is intentionally minimal:

* A **static site** that consumes SBOMs
* Visualizes direct and transitive dependencies
* Performs a **quick vulnerability lookup via** [**https://osv.dev/**](https://osv.dev/)
* No backend, no database, no credentials

Because it is a static site, it can be deployed very easily via **GitHub Pages or GitLab Pages (for free!)**, which makes it suitable for demos, internal tooling, or lightweight analysis without the need of additional infrastructure.

Current state:

* Supports **CycloneDX SBOMs** only
* Uses [**https://osv.dev/**](https://osv.dev/) for vulnerability data
* Focused on visualization and fast feedback rather than full policy enforcement

Planned next steps:

* Add **SPDX** support
* Integrate additional scanners or data sources

Repo: [https://github.com/hristiy4n/bom-view](https://github.com/hristiy4n/bom-view)

Any feedback is very welcome!:)

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OSS Plotly Studio alternative
https://github.com/FireBird-Technologies/Auto-Dash

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"Open source Windows" ReactOS is now 30 years old
https://www.neowin.net/news/open-source-windows-reactos-is-now-30-years-old

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Microslop: An extension that converts Microsoft -> Microslop & Satya Nadella -> Slopya Nuttela
https://github.com/4O4-wasd/Microslop

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When am I ready to contribute?

Hello everyone. I am an intermediate programmer who has been programming for a few years now. I want start to contribute to open source projects, but I'm not sure if I am ready, and don't want to be act prematurely and be a hassle to maintainers. What are some signs that I could contribute? I also want to state that I do not use AI for programming.

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Rebranding our Open-source Selfhosted P2P Social media Project to Bitsocial
https://github.com/bitsocialhq

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Open sourced a personal finance app to build in the open with the community

Hey all,

I am super interested in building in the open with the community on a free, self-hosted, personal finance app called Sumurai that I originally made for my small business: https://github.com/TwoBitFoundry/sumurai

I've been programming over 10 years, most for small and large businesses alike, and would love the chance to build something with others and even mentor some devs newer to the field.

It's a completely free, bring your own api key experience that supports multiple users and accounts, via Teller which is a financial provider with their own terms of use and data usage policy you'd have to consent to. It works for personal or business accounts, however you'd like to use it. Supports approx. 7k banks in the USA.

I found a lot of different open sourced options out there, but a lot of them were paywalled or blocked features that made the app useless without a lot of manual labor. I made something simple and useful without needing an expensive monthly fee to use. I also plan on open sourcing a few other tools I made for other businesses as well.

Whether you like to collaborate with me or give some feedback, happy to meet you!

EDIT: Clarified that Teller is a financial provider, and to use the app you'd have to consent to their terms of service and data usage policy.

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What business models actually work for open source projects?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious to learn from people who are maintaining or contributing to open source projects.

What business models or monetization strategies have you seen work well in real-world open source projects?

For example:

- Paid support or consulting
- Open core / dual licensing
- Sponsorships or donations
- SaaS built on top of open source
- Enterprise features or hosting

I’d love to hear concrete experiences, lessons learned, or even things that didn’t work as expected.

Thanks in advance 🙌

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Seeking GitHub issues to contribute to — Python, C++, kdb+/q

Hi all,
I’m interested in contributing to open-source projects and am happy to help with open issues.
My main languages are Python, C++, and kdb+/q.
If you have any issues that need resolving (bug fixes, small features, refactors, docs, etc.), please share a GitHub link or message me directly.

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Deterministic password manager in Go
https://github.com/orangutangent/go-apesafe

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Looking for an indie dev co-founder for a TUI-based AI CLI project.

Looking for an indie dev co-founder for a TUI-based AI CLI project.

I have a full written specification, UX vision, and roadmap.

Not hiring, looking for a collaborator who enjoys building tools from scratch.

Open-source friendly. Equity discussion later.

Local-First, AI Coding Agent

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I built an open-source alternative to DroidCam/iVCam using C++ and FFmpeg (MIT Licensed)

Hi r/opensource,

I recently needed a webcam for my desktop but didn't want to buy new hardware when my phone's camera is already 4K-capable. I looked at the popular solutions (DroidCam, iVCam, Camo), but I was frustrated by the common "freemium" patterns: watermarks, low-resolution limits, ads, and closed-source binaries.

So, I decided to build VCamdroid—a completely free, open-source, and privacy-friendly alternative.

The Project: It allows you to stream your Android camera to your Windows PC and use it as a native input in apps like OBS, Zoom, and Discord.

The Tech Stack (The fun part):

Android App (Server): Uses `Camera2` API and `MediaCodec` to encode a hardware-accelerated H.264 RTSP stream.
Windows Client (Receiver): Written in C++ with wxWidgets. It uses FFmpeg to decode the stream with low latency.
Virtual Driver: Implements a DirectShow filter (based on `Softcam`) to register the video stream as a system-wide virtual device.
Transport: Supports standard Wi-Fi or USB tunneling (via ADB port forwarding) for a lag-free wired connection.

Why I'm sharing it here:

1. No Bloat: No ads, no tracking, no "Pro" subnoscription.
2. Local Only: The video stream never leaves your local network (or USB cable).
3. MIT License: You can fork it, break it, or build upon it.

I’m currently looking for feedback on the Windows installer and the latency performance on different devices. If you have C++ or Android experience, I’d love to see some PRs (especially for audio support!).

Repo: https://github.com/darusc/VCamdroid

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SolidworksToWeb - An easier way of sharing and embedding your motion studies (and other animations!)
https://github.com/kermitine/SolidworksToWeb

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I’ve been testing a2e.ai

I’ve been testing a2e.ai an AI tool that turns long videos into short clips automatically.

What I liked:

It saves a lot of manual editing time

Works well for podcasts and long YouTube videos

Decent output even without tweaking settings

I’m still experimenting with it, but so far it’s been useful for repurposing content.

If anyone wants to try it, here’s the link I used:

https://video.a2e.ai/?coupon=nxtt

https://redd.it/1qm1ccy
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