Best of self-hosting — January 2025

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   Eigenfocus - Self-Hosted Kanban, Time Tracking & Focus Platform

   Eigenfocus is a free, self-hosted project management tool that offers kanban boards, time tracking, and customizable focus tools. Key features include project creation, issue tracking, workflow management, time reports, and UI theming. It can be installed using Docker Compose. Additionally, a Supporter Edition introduces premium features like inviting members and additional project views, though this may lead to community concerns about feature fragmentation.

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   Dumbware.io: Simplifying Self-Hosted Apps

   Dumbware.io began with a simple file upload app called DumbDrop, created to provide an easy way for self-hosting files. Built with Node.js and JavaScript, it emphasizes minimalism and simplicity. Following DumbDrop's success, the founders expanded Dumbware into a suite of five self-hosted tools: DumbDrop, DumbPad, DumbKan, DumbDo, and DumbBudget. Each tool is designed to be user-friendly and open source. New additions, such as DumbWhois and DumbMonitor, are underway. DumbAuth, a simple authentication solution, was developed based on community feedback.

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   Goodbye Github Pages, Hello Coolify · Quakkels.com

   Quakkels.com has moved from Github Pages to Coolify, an open-source PaaS that enables self-hosting applications, databases, and services without managing servers. The transition is driven by a desire for more independence from big tech. Coolify supports various applications like Laravel, Django, Nextjs, and more, automating deployments and notifications to minimize self-hosting complexities.

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   ByteStash - Self-Hosted Code Snippet Manager

   ByteStash is a self-hosted code snippet manager that helps developers centralize their code snippets in a secure environment. It offers features like snippet creation, editing, advanced search, and filtering. The latest update includes multi-user support, public snippet sharing, JSON export/import, and Docker secrets. ByteStash aims to streamline coding workflows and ensure code security.

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   Bugsink: Self-Hosted Error Tracking

   Bugsink is a self-hosted error tracking solution designed for easy setup and management, offering a modern interface, resource efficiency, and compatibility with Sentry. It prioritizes data ownership and privacy, making it ideal for security-conscious environments. Bugsink can be quickly deployed using Docker and handles substantial workloads while maintaining scalability.

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