Best of Infrastructure — March 2025

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   xpipe-io/xpipe: Access your entire server infrastructure from your local desktop

   XPipe is a shell connection hub and remote file manager that allows users to access their entire server infrastructure from their local desktop. It integrates with command-line tools like ssh, docker, kubectl, etc., and is designed to be extensible, allowing the addition of more tools and custom functionalities. XPipe supports various connection types including SSH, Docker, Kubernetes, and virtual machines like Proxmox and Hyper-V. It's a desktop application that secures data locally and offers multiple installation methods, including package managers and portable versions.

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   GreyOS - The next generation OS / The first practical interactive Meta-OS

   GreyOS is defined as the first true Meta-OS, a fully interactive and user-facing operating system that transcends traditional hardware and is cloud-native and web-based. Unlike other Meta-OS concepts, which focus on managing computing environments, GreyOS offers a complete OS experience and includes its own Meta Programming language, the Meta-Script.

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   The Register·1y

   Techie pulled all-nighter that turned into an all-weekender

   A techie named Alejandro, working for a multinational company in the early 1990s, pulls an all-nighter for a mainframe migration project. While cleaning up after the task, he accidentally wipes the entire system using the rm -rf command due to fatigue. Fortunately, he manages to recover the system using backup tapes and completes the job before Monday morning, avoiding termination.

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   After trying every AI app builder that treats devs like no-coders, we’re building our own

   AI-powered app builders are popular but can be limited for developers, particularly in managing infrastructure and deployment. To address these issues, a new tool called Leap has been created. Using Encore.ts for backend implementation and providing a declarative infrastructure layer, Leap offers controlled iteration, isolated test environments, and flexible deployment options. Developers can still make manual code edits, and the platform supports GitHub integration for version control.

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