Best of self-hosting — March 2025

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   FileDrop: Self Hosted WebRTC File Transfer with Chat

   FileDrop is a self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted, peer-to-peer file transfer platform built on React and Node.js. It supports both file and text transfers and features a minimalist user interface. The post provides a Docker Compose configuration for easy setup and explains that files are relayed directly between devices without being stored on the server. Coturn is used as the TURN server for relaying data when direct peer-to-peer connection is not possible.

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   Gurubase/gurubase: Gurubase is an open-source RAG system that lets you create AI-powered Q&A assistants by indexing websites, PDF documents, YouTube videos, and GitHub code repositories.

   Gurubase is an open-source Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system that allows users to create AI-powered Q&A assistants, known as 'Gurus,' by indexing various data sources such as websites, PDFs, YouTube videos, and GitHub repositories. It offers easy integration with websites, Slack, and Discord. Users can self-host the system and manage data sources to keep content updated. Contributions and collaborations are welcome under the Apache 2.0 License.

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   Run Tinybird on your own infrastructure

   Tinybird Self-Managed is now available in beta, allowing users to deploy Tinybird's real-time data platform on their own AWS infrastructure, with support for GCP and Azure coming soon. This version provides greater control over data environments, integrating with private data sources and optimizing hardware resources as needed. Future updates will include expanded cloud support, automated upgrades, and advanced monitoring.

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   This Week in Self-Hosted (7 March 2025)

   This week's self-hosted updates include new apps for organizing personal finances, such as DollarDollar Bill Y'all, Envelofy, and Personal Accountant. Firefly III and Actual Budget continue to evolve, while new contenders like Maybe, Monetr, Investbrain, Subscription Manager, DumbBudget, and Thrifty have entered the scene. Additionally, notable software updates provide enhanced functionalities across various self-hosted platforms, alongside news, project updates, and a spotlight on SimpleHomelab for homelab enthusiasts.

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   GoMFT - Self Hosted Managed File Transfer

   GoMFT is a self-hosted, web-based file transfer application that simplifies managing scheduled file transfers across multiple storage providers. Built using the Go programming language and leveraging technologies like rclone, Gin, and Tailwind CSS, it offers an intuitive interface and robust features such as real-time monitoring, metadata tracking, and role-based access control. The application can be easily deployed using Docker and supports various configurations for customization.

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   This Week in Self-Hosted (28 March 2025)

   This update covers recent developments in the self-hosting community, including a grant received by the Stalwart Mail team to develop CalDav, CardDAV, and WebDAV servers, updates to a Plex privacy guide, and highlights from community content like Posteria, a self-hosted web interface for managing Plex media assets.

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