Best of self-hosting — 2024

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Hacker News·2y
Install Docmost - Open Source Notion Clone
DocMost is an open-source alternative to Notion, aimed at providing a self-hosted knowledge base tool. The guide walks through setting up DocMost on a server using Docker and Traefik for SSL certificate management. It covers getting a root server, setting up DNS, installing DocMost, configuring Docker Compose, and details essential steps and troubleshooting tips. The setup is basic and intended for testing; for production, additional security steps are recommended.
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Noted·1y
What Self-Hosted Apps can you not live Without in 2024?
A review of essential self-hosted applications being used in 2024, including tools like Proxmox, Portainer, Homepage, Bookstack, and more. Hardware like Intel NUCs is employed for hosting, while apps such as ShareX, Nexterm, and Grafana offer various functionalities from file sharing to server control and system metrics monitoring. The post also dives into tools for personal organization and media management such as Usememos, Audiobookshelf, and Ghost for blogging.
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Noted·2y
Tasks.md - Self-Hosted Markdown Based Task Manager
Tasks.md is a self-hosted, Markdown file-based task management tool designed for simplicity and ease of use. Key features include creating cards, lanes, and tags, easy Docker installation, light and dark themes, high customizability, and the ability to install as a Progressive Web App. It offers a straightforward Kanban-style organization, with lanes corresponding to directories and tasks to files. Ideal for those seeking a minimalistic yet effective approach to task management without relying on cloud-based solutions.
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Hacker News·2y
Self Hosting 101 - A Beginner's Guide
Self-hosting allows individuals to run and maintain their own servers for various services, offering complete control over their data, independence from third-party services, and potential cost savings. It's suitable for privacy-conscious individuals, tech enthusiasts, small businesses, and more. Although it requires technical knowledge, time, and upfront costs, it can be a rewarding and educational experience. Key steps include assessing needs, choosing hardware, setting up networking, implementing security measures, using container technologies like Docker, and joining self-hosting communities.
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DEV·2y
Why You Should Self-Host Everything
Take back control of your digital life by self-hosting everything. Enjoy privacy, control, flexibility, and financial benefits. Compare the cost of self-hosting with cloud services.
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Noted·2y
Glance - Self-Hosted Feeds Dashboard
Glance is a self-hosted dashboard tool that aggregates multiple information sources in one place, offering complete control over the content. It supports various widgets including RSS feeds, YouTube videos, GitHub releases, and more, all customizable through a config file. Installation is streamlined via Docker, and users can further customize the aesthetic with theme configuration.
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selfh.st·1y
My Favorite Self-Hosted Apps Launched In 2024
2024 has been a remarkable year for self-hosted software, with numerous new projects and significant updates to existing ones. This post highlights some standout self-hosted apps, including Hoarder for bookmarking, Pinchflat for YouTube management, Glance for dashboard consolidation, and Postiz for social media scheduling. Other notable mentions include Beszel for resource monitoring, ByteStash for code snippets, Beaver Habit Tracker, Streamyfin for Jellyfin, Pocket ID for authentication, PdfDing for PDF management, WhoDB for database visualization, Dawarich for location tracking, Slink for media sharing, and go-proxy for reverse proxy management.
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It's Foss·2y
Self-hosted Open Source Alternatives to Google Photos
To achieve a private Google Photos-like experience, consider using self-hosted, open-source alternatives like Immich, PhotoPrism, and Nextcloud Photos. These platforms offer varying features such as facial recognition, automatic backups, and mobile apps. Options like Chevereto and LibrePhotos cater to more simplistic needs, while Piwigo offers extensive customizability. Photoview and Lychee have their unique benefits, and Ente provides a hassle-free, encrypted cloud solution without the need for self-hosting.
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Community Picks·1y
An elegant OS for your home server
umbrelOS 1.0 is a home cloud OS designed for easy self-hosting, making it ideal even for non-technical users. It enables you to store files, run a Bitcoin node, stream media, block ads, and automate your home. The system offers one-click updates, extensive app permissions, and real-time monitoring of system performance. It also includes a wide range of self-hosted apps in the Umbrel App Store, all managed from a web browser. Built-in security features include authentication and optional 2FA, ensuring your data remains secure.
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CasaOS - Self Hosting Made Easy for Beginners
CasaOS is an open-source operating system designed to simplify self-hosting for beginners. It enables users to manage apps, media, and smart home devices from one place. CasaOS leverages Docker for easy app installation and supports multiple hardware. Users can install pre-selected apps effortlessly and manage their digital homes without technical expertise. The platform aims to foster a connected and efficient home environment through simplicity and community-driven development.
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Paperless-ngx: Scan and Digitize Your Documents
Paperless-ngx is a self-hosted document management system that helps you convert physical documents into searchable digital files securely. Key features include advanced tagging, OCR functionality, multiple file format support, and machine learning for automatic organization. It is easily set up using Docker and can be managed through an iOS app, providing full control over your data and enhanced security compared to cloud-based solutions.
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Next.js·2y
Next.js 14.1
Next.js 14.1 includes developer experience improvements, improved self-hosting, Turbopack improvements, improved error messages, and more.
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selfh.st·1y
Self-Hosting Guide to Alternatives: Pocket, Omnivore
This guide details several self-hosted alternatives to popular read later and bookmarking services such as Pocket and Omnivore. It highlights applications like Wallabag, Shiori, Linkwarden, Linkding, Hoarder, Readeck, Grimoire, and LinkAce, emphasizing their unique features, ease of deployment, and third-party integrations. These alternatives cater to various needs, from simplicity and minimalism to advanced functionality like AI-based tagging and video archiving.
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Self-Hosting Guide to Alternatives: Notion
Discover self-hosted alternatives to Notion, a popular collaboration platform. Explore options like AFFiNE, Outline, SiYuan, and Anytype.
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selfh.st·2y
2024 Self-Host User Survey Results
The 2024 Self-Host User Survey, sponsored by HeyForm, saw significant participation with around 3,700 responses, nearly doubling last year’s count. Key findings are visualized using Chart.js. The survey includes data on environment, containers, networking, and software, with notable commentary on omitted categories and demographic breakdowns of respondents from a wide range of countries.
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Docmost - Self -Hosted Collaborative Wiki and Documentation Portal
Docmost is an open-source, self-hosted wiki and documentation tool designed for collaborative use. It offers features such as real-time collaboration, permissions management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, and a robust search system powered by Postgres full-text search. With easy deployment via Docker Compose, Docmost provides a secure and efficient way to manage and share documentation. While powerful, some users may find certain features like constant edit mode and the absence of a copy-to-clipboard button on code blocks to be areas for improvement.
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Dreams of Code·2y
Why I'm no longer using Copilot
The author explains the reasons why they are no longer using Copilot, including concerns about losing coding skills, decreased enjoyment, outdated suggestions, and privacy issues.
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Community Picks·2y
10 projects I host on my Proxmox home lab
Self-hosted apps on Proxmox provide greater privacy and control over data. Proxmox supports various projects like Home Assistant, CasaOS, and ZoneMinder for home labs. Tools like Grafana, Pi-hole, and Pi.Alert enhance security and monitoring. The post lists ten projects, including Home Assistant, TrueNAS Scale, and Code Server, illustrating the versatility and utility of Proxmox for personal and advanced users.
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Community Picks·2y
The ultimate Supabase self-hosting Guide
This guide provides detailed instructions on self-hosting Supabase for production use. It covers setting up initial storage options beyond Amazon S3, using DigitalOcean credits, and securing your setup with Docker, nginx, and optional advanced authentication with Authelia. The guide ensures you maintain a secure production environment by avoiding common pitfalls and leveraging various cloud providers.
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Nexterm - Self-Hosted Web Terminal
Nexterm is a self-hosted web terminal designed to simplify server management for homelab enthusiasts. It supports SSH, VNC, and RDP protocols, features two-factor authentication, session management, and integrates with Proxmox for managing Linux Containers and VMs. Nexterm is currently in development and open for preview, offering users the opportunity to provide feedback and test its capabilities.
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Hacker News·2y
Why I still self host my servers (and what I've recently learned)
The post discusses the author's experience with self-hosting a range of services using a Proxmox cluster, Mikrotik networking equipment, and external VPS. The author values independence and the learning opportunities that self-hosting provides. He recounts troubleshooting various issues including power outages, redundant DNS, hardware failures, and VPS downtime. The author concludes that self-hosting improves your technical skills and offers autonomy from corporate control.
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Community Picks·2y
Self-Hosting Next.js
Learn how to self-host a Next.js app on a $4 Linux VPS with a PostgreSQL database, Nginx reverse proxy, and Docker. The guide covers the detailed steps for setting up the server, creating a deploy script, managing Docker containers, and addressing key configurations for self-hosting. It contrasts VPS versus dedicated server options and explores trade-offs such as scalability, performance, and cost. It also delves into features like image optimization, streaming components, middleware, and environment variable handling in a self-hosted setup.
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Hacker News·1y
hoarder-app/hoarder: A self-hostable bookmark-everything app (links, notes and images) with AI-based automatic tagging and full text search
Hoarder is a self-hostable app designed for bookmarking links, taking notes, and storing images and PDFs with AI-based automatic tagging and full-text search capabilities. It supports multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and Chrome/Firefox browsers, offers OCR for text extraction from images, and integrates with various tools for data fetching, authentication, and content search. Additionally, Hoarder features RSS feed hoarding, full-page archival, and video archiving with a focus on running services from a home server.
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Community Picks·2y
5 obscure self-hosted services worth checking out
Discover five obscure but valuable self-hosted services that can enhance your home lab. Tube Archivist lets you save YouTube videos, while Tandoor Recipes helps manage meal planning and recipes. Kiwix allows for offline access to extensive educational databases using minimal hardware. RomM organizes and runs your game ROMs, and Trilium Notes offers robust personal knowledge management. Each service provides unique functionalities and supports various server platforms.
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selfh.st·2y
This Week in Self-Hosted (30 August 2024)
This week features Plex discontinuing Tidal integration, a new symbol for the fediverse, and numerous updates in self-hosted software. Highlights include Calibre-Web Automated v2.0.0, FreshRSS v1.24.2, and Jellybox v1.8.4. Additionally, new software entries such as ClipShare and Enclosed make their debut. Calibre-Web Automated is spotlighted for consolidating eBook library management into one efficient container.
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