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- 1Firefly III releases version 6.7.7 with bug fixesโ๐ข Alright, announcing version v6.7.7 of Firefly III! ๐ Firefly III is a free and open source personal finance manager wi
Firefly III, a free and open source personal finance manager, has released version 6.7.7. The update fixes various bugs in the new layout. The software offers budgeting tools and is available via GitHub, Docker, or package managers. The self-hosted finance tool has a dedicated following among users who prefer managing their money without commercial services.
- 2Parrot Launches Open-Source AI Meeting Recorder for MacโShow HN: Parrot โ Open-Source Smart Meeting Recorder with Co-Pilot on Mac
A new open-source tool called Parrot has launched, offering a smart meeting recorder with an AI co-pilot feature for Mac users. The project, available at openparrot.app, lets users record and get assistance during meetings while keeping the code open for inspection and customization. It is drawing attention in developer and business communities as interest grows in privacy-friendly, self-hosted alternatives to commercial meeting transcription tools.
- 3testers try out open-source project LittleFediโGot the honors to help testing LittleFedi, an # opensource project by @ stefano and a very interesting one! Why? Small,
A security community member has been helping test LittleFedi, an open-source project developed by Stefano. Early impressions highlight the software's simplicity: small, focused and free of clutter, with an interface that is easy to use. The tester also praised Stefano for taking user feedback on board and improving the project accordingly. The post invites others to set the software up themselves.
- 4Self-hosting roundup highlights Home Assistant marketplace and TagrโSelf-Host Weekly (2 October 2026) A new @ homeassistant marketplace, updates and launches, a spotlight on # Tagr - a web
The 2 October 2026 edition of Self-Host Weekly covers a new marketplace for Home Assistant, various self-hosted software updates and launches, and spotlights Tagr, a web-based music tag editor. The weekly recap is shared with the self-hosting and open-source community, which regularly follows these roundups for news on tools to run on their own servers.
- 5Cheap Logging Options Compared for Small SaaS ServicesโShort answer: for a small SaaS notification service, the best inexpensive logging choice is the one... # observability #
Developers are comparing inexpensive logging setups for small SaaS products, weighing hosted logging services against self-hosted alternatives for a lightweight notification application. The discussion frames observability as a practical cost decision for small teams: managed tools save operational effort but add monthly fees, while self-hosting cuts costs at the price of maintenance. Similar debates recur regularly in engineering communities as tooling prices rise.
- 6Freelance DevOps engineer from the Netherlands introduces himselfโผ# introduction ๐ Hey, Iโm Jorijn Schrijvershof, a freelance DevOps engineer from the Netherlands. Driven by open-source
Jorijn Schrijvershof, a freelance DevOps engineer from the Netherlands, has introduced himself online, describing his focus on open-source and automation. He says he works on projects ranging from Kubernetes clusters to self-hosted tools, and outside of technology he enjoys running, Krav Maga and other sports. The introduction highlights his mix of professional infrastructure work and active lifestyle interests.
- 7Users Praise Musikcube for Self-Hosted Music Streamingโmusikcube is amazing. it's been my go-to for over a month now and i haven't needed anything else for listening to my NAS
Users of the self-hosting community are recommending Musikcube, a lightweight music player and streaming server, for playing music libraries stored on personal network-attached storage. One longtime user reports relying on it exclusively for over a month without needing any other software for their NAS files. Enthusiasm for simple, self-hosted alternatives to commercial streaming services appears to be driving the attention.
- 8Switching from OneDrive to a free open-source alternativeโผI replaced OneDrive with a free open-source alternative
A tech writer describes replacing Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage with a free, open-source alternative, walking through the reasons for the switch and how the new setup works day to day. The piece reflects ongoing interest in cutting subscription costs and reducing dependence on big-tech cloud services with self-hosted or community-built options.
- 9adminForge raises 1,464 euros from supporters in Septemberโ# adminForge # Spenden Update September 2026 Es sind 1.464,09 โฌ in 204 Transaktionen hinzugekommen ๐ Vielen Dank an alle
The German non-profit project adminForge reports that its September 2026 donation drive brought in 1,464.09 euros across 204 individual transactions. The organisation thanked all supporters and encouraged continued contributions, pointing to its support page and services including its Android app, DeltaChat and other self-hosted tools it operates for the public.
- 10Open-source privacy-focused project management tools in focusโNon sai come gestire i tuoi # Progetti ? Vorresti una soluzione # FOSS e # Privacy # Oriented che ti consenta tenere a m
An Italian tech user is pointing people toward free and open-source software for managing projects, arguing it lets teams track tasks and collaborate without giving up privacy. The recommendation, shared with the Italian-language FOSS community, points to a walkthrough of a specific tool for keeping on top of to-dos and teamwork.
- 11Co-operative Cloud to host public introduction eventโSave the date! An introduction to Public Interest Infrastructure with Co-operative Cloud **Thursday, 15th October @ 19 U
The Co-operative Cloud project has announced a public online introduction to Public Interest Infrastructure, scheduled for Thursday, 15 October at 19:00 UTC. The session will reintroduce the project, a community supporting people who host their own services or run community-hosted infrastructure. It is aimed at self-hosters and community-hosters interested in alternatives to corporate cloud platforms.
- 12Renovate bot self-hosters hit Yarn version mismatchโI'm trying to self-host renovate bot. I am using the ghcr.io/renovate/renovate:full image. It apparently installs yarnv4
A developer self-hosting the Renovate dependency-update bot using the ghcr.io/renovate/renovate:full container image reports that the image ships with Yarn 4, while their project uses Yarn 1. The bot correctly detects Yarn 1 in the repository but runs updates with Yarn 4, causing problems, and the developer is asking the open-source community how to fix the mismatch.
- 13Frappe Books offers free open source accounting softwareโMeet Frappe Books, an open source accounting application that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with tools for invoicin
Frappe Books, an open source accounting application, is getting attention as a free alternative to paid bookkeeping tools. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and includes invoicing, payments, double-entry accounting, inventory, point of sale, and financial reporting features. Users in open source communities are sharing and discussing the software as a practical option for small businesses seeking self-hosted accounting.
- 14Privacy-minded users question Proton Mail's ethicsโผBeen hearing some sketchy things about the ethics going on at # protonmail and after I just finished my gmail transition
Users in the open-source community are voicing concerns about ethical practices at Proton Mail, the Swiss privacy-focused email provider. Some say they had just switched from Google's Gmail only to hear worrying claims, and are now asking peers what alternatives to use for email and cloud storage, with suggestions including self-hosted options like Nextcloud.
- 15Veilamp open source music player lets friends stream your libraryโVeilamp is an open source music player that also streams your music to friends https:// squeet.me/display/962c3e10-c97 a
Veilamp, an open source music player, is drawing attention for a feature that lets users stream their personal music libraries to friends. The project combines local playback with social sharing, appealing to people looking for alternatives to commercial streaming services. Early reactions online are positive, with interest focused on the self-hosted, community-driven approach to music listening.
- 16Odoo Community self-hosting makes sense for one narrow caseโFor a family of four, self-hosted Odoo Community is worth it in exactly one case: you already run a home server or a VPS
A technology writer argues that self-hosted Odoo Community Edition is only worthwhile for a family of four in one specific scenario: when a home server or VPS already exists and the family wants multiple household functions โ budgeting, shared expenses, inventory, a project board and contacts โ consolidated in a single database. The piece frames ERP software as overkill for most households unless that infrastructure is already in place.
- 17Pangolin 1.24 Adds Exit Nodes and Linux Subnet RoutingโPangolin 1.24 introduces full-tunnel Exit Nodes, Linux Subnet Router support, and major client improvements across deskt
The open-source tunneled reverse proxy Pangolin has released version 1.24, bringing full-tunnel Exit Nodes, support for Linux Subnet Routers, and significant client improvements across desktop and mobile platforms. The update extends Pangolin's capabilities as a self-hosted alternative for secure remote access, drawing attention from the open-source and VPN communities.
- 18Wekan v12.18 and self-hosted tool updates roll outโ๐ข New # updates ยท 4 Oct #5 ยท Wekan v12.18 โ Updated image processing and development dependencies ยท fluxer fluxer-gatewa
A round of self-hosted software updates was released on 4 October. Wekan v12.18 brings updated image processing and development dependencies, fluxer-gateway improves data processing efficiency, and MCSManager v10.19.0 adds automatic updates alongside bug fixes. Open-source enthusiasts tracking self-hosting projects are noting the releases as routine but useful maintenance across several popular tools.
- 19Phproject vulnerability lets API users bypass issue restrictionsโCVE-2026-104991 is a missing-authorization flaw in Alanaktion Phproject. Authenticated API key holders can bypass restri
A missing-authorization vulnerability, CVE-2026-104991, has been disclosed in Alanaktion Phproject. Authenticated users with API keys can bypass restricted-issue controls to read issue contents, comments and email addresses, and post unauthorized comments. Versions 1.1.6 through 1.8.6 are affected. Security communities are sharing the advisory as administrators assess whether their deployments need patching.
- 20Earendil introduces Pi Durable for long-lasting Raspberry Pi projectsโผPi Durable https://earendil.com/posts/pi-durable/ # HackerNews # Tech # Technology
Earendil has published a new write-up called Pi Durable, which is being shared and discussed on Hacker News and across tech communities. The piece focuses on building Raspberry Pi setups that hold up over time, a recurring concern for hobbyists running self-hosted services and long-lived home projects.
- 21New guide walks through deploying Ruby on Rails on a VPSโDeploy Ruby on Rails on a VPS https://rubymadscience.com/guides/deploy-ruby-on-rails-on-a-vps/ # Ruby # DevOps # Program
A step-by-step guide for deploying Ruby on Rails applications on a virtual private server is drawing attention among developers. The tutorial covers the practical DevOps work of getting a Rails app running on self-managed infrastructure, a topic of ongoing interest to programmers who prefer owning their hosting stack rather than relying on managed platforms.
- 22Cloudflare launches managed OS for AI agent workspacesโCloudflare OS: your company's agent workspace, managed for you https://blog.cloudflare.com/managed-cloudflare-os/ # Clou
Cloudflare has announced a managed Cloudflare OS, pitched as a company workspace for AI agents that is maintained for customers rather than self-hosted. The announcement, shared on Cloudflare's blog with open-source and AI tags, positions the product as infrastructure for organisations running agentic software without managing the underlying environment themselves. Early response online has been modest so far, circulating mainly among developer and open-source communities.
- 23Streamer PurpleJillybeans goes live playing Devil Road Runโ๐ข PurpleJillybeans just went live on Owncast! Devil Road Run! (2024) | Spoopy Series game #2 #owncast #streaming #goingl
Streamer PurpleJillybeans has started a live broadcast of Devil Road Run, a 2024 horror-themed game, on the self-hosted streaming platform Owncast. It is the second game in her 'Spoopy Series', a Halloween-season playthrough lineup. The announcement was shared with followers on the fediverse, drawing a small wave of attention from indie streaming fans.
- 24PewDiePie Says OpenAI Banned Him Twice Over Local AI ModelโPewDiePie Claims OpenAI Banned Him Twice Over Local AI Model
YouTuber PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, claims OpenAI banned his account twice, which he attributes to his use of local AI models on his own hardware. The claim, made publicly by the creator himself, has drawn attention from tech communities debating platform moderation and the push toward self-hosted AI. OpenAI has not publicly commented on the alleged bans.
- 25Calnode v0.10.1 Ships with Security Updates and NethServer ModuleโCalnode v0.10.1 Released with Security Updates and One-Click NethServer Module ๐ฐ Original title: Calnode v0.10.1: the re
Calnode has released version 0.10.1, an update that includes security fixes and a new one-click module for deploying the software on NethServer. The release is being described as shaped by feedback from the project's deployers, and it is drawing attention from self-hosting and server administration communities interested in simplified deployment and patched vulnerabilities.
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The Gitea project has published version 28.0.0 of its self-hosted Git service, announcing the release on its official blog. Gitea is a lightweight, open-source code hosting platform that teams and individuals run on their own servers as an alternative to GitHub and GitLab. The new major release has drawn attention from developers on Hacker News, where the announcement is being discussed and shared.
- 27Gitea 28.0.0 ReleasedโGitea 28.0.0 Is Released https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-28.0.0/ # HackerNews # Tech # OpenSource
The Gitea project has released version 28.0.0 of its self-hosted Git service, announced on the official Gitea blog. The release of this open-source code hosting platform is being shared and discussed among developers and tech communities following the announcement.
- 28Critical vulnerability disclosed in Docker update tool Tugtainerโผ๐จ CVE-2026-55494 โ CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL Tugtainer is a self-hosted app for automating updates of Docker containers. Prior t
A critical flaw, CVE-2026-55494 with a CVSS score of 9.8, has been disclosed in Tugtainer, a self-hosted application for automating Docker container updates. Versions before 1.30.4 expose unauthenticated access to Docker management APIs when the AGENT_SECRET setting is not configured. Self-hosting and security communities are urging users to update immediately, warning that unpatched instances could let attackers take control of containers.
- 29Frustration with AI chief fuels local model pushโBecause fuck Dario Amadeus Mozart # ai # llm # local # localModels # yarr
A blunt post aimed at Dario Amodei, the head of AI company Anthropic, is circulating alongside hashtags about running large language models locally. The message pairs an insult with calls for local models and piracy ('yarr'), reflecting a sentiment among some users who oppose closed, corporate-controlled AI and prefer open or self-hosted alternatives they can run on their own machines.
- 30Gitea 28.0 Abandons 1.x Versioning, Adds Audit Logs and Bot AccountsโLinuxiac: Gitea 28.0 Drops 1.x Versioning, Adds Audit Logs and Bot Accounts https:// linuxiac.com/gitea-28-0-drops- 1-x-
The self-hosted Git service Gitea has released version 28.0, dropping its long-standing 1.x version numbering scheme. The release introduces audit logs for tracking instance activity and dedicated bot accounts to help administrators manage automated access more cleanly. Coverage from Linuxiac is circulating among Linux and open-source communities, with users discussing what the versioning change signals for the project's future and how the new security and automation features will affect self-hosted deployments.
- 31VTuber Launches Weekday Morning Art and Dev StreamsโI've gone live! Weekday Morning Art/Dev Stream! #owncast #streaming #vtuber #vtuberen #art #tech #lgbtq https://live.exp
An independent streamer has announced they are now live with a weekday morning art and development stream, using the self-hosted Owncast platform rather than mainstream streaming services. The streamer identifies as part of the vtuber community and tags the broadcast with art, tech, and LGBTQ themes. It is a small, grassroots broadcast with minimal engagement so far, typical of the independent streaming scene on decentralized networks.
Repos
- DuarteSantos8/openGym Self-hosted gym & body-weight tracker โ plan routines, log workouts (supersets, warm-ups, cardio), see which muscles