Kavita v0.8.9 - New Stats pages, Journal Style reading, 50x Faster Scanner, and so much more!
Kavita just released a massive new version and I felt it was a good time to make a post to r/selfhosted with an update.
In the last update, I had talked about some community feature requests, like OIDC and Annotations for books, that were coming to Kavita. We delivered those last release and the feedback has been great. In this release, I delivered on a massive overhaul to Kavita's reading progress to bring out the full potential of our stat tracking. We also increased our scanner speed by 50x by finally fixing a long time issue. This release has been a lot of fun, we delivered 12 Feature Requests with a total of 98 upvotes.
You can find the full release here: [https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases/tag/v0.8.9](https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/releases/tag/v0.8.9)
What's coming up this year:
* **Reading List Overhaul Project** \- I've worked closely with the CBL group to define some key improvements to Kavita's reading list experience along with the CBL import.
* **Kobo Sync** \- Another big one that most other servers have adapted. We have Progress Sync support already, but this is the icing on the cake.
* **Kavita+ Enhancements** \- Hardcover and MangaBaka (once it's stable) are still on my list, along with a slew of issues that have been piling up.
Here are some of the top features (too many to cover, even from the release notes):
# Journal-Style Progress and Stats
https://preview.redd.it/w6d27v7e1edg1.png?width=1992&format=png&auto=webp&s=c7e5ca85dfcffa32c89973b301d5024467caada1
https://preview.redd.it/rsj4eate1edg1.png?width=1766&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc9596721d70d295636fd16f0a2b3a422abbb0f2
https://preview.redd.it/d9w320bf1edg1.png?width=1775&format=png&auto=webp&s=84c62c8142580bbb49eb5b2432384c4d7cee87e6
https://preview.redd.it/8ykiwosf1edg1.png?width=1875&format=png&auto=webp&s=78ec2ee9ea2728bcb4531a7f0e30ff851a6e9b4d
# Devices and the ability to track reading against and bind settings to them
https://preview.redd.it/3mzfprbk1edg1.png?width=1615&format=png&auto=webp&s=e4c2f2b333729ee3e1db9fa77df64bcafbd772b0
# 50x (or more) improvement in scan time
>14 days -> 3 hours over 141K files (112x faster)
10 days -> 4 hours over 50K files (60x faster)
3.5 hours for 96K archives with 32 threads
# OPDS/KOReader Love
KOReader Progress sync now works reliably and I expanded support to Archives/Epub/PDF. OPDS got a massive overhaul in terms of performance.
https://redd.it/1qd1cr2
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I replaced my AWS stack with 2 broken laptops and a $10 VPS. Here is the architecture.
Hello everyone! This is a project I've been spending a lot of time on recently and have spent even longer fixing stuff I broke in the process.
This subreddit really helped me figure out the right tools to use (especially regarding the networking), so thanks for that.
The basic setup is two old laptops with broken screens (one in Dubai, one in the US) mesh-networked with a cheap VPS using Tailscale. I'm using it to host my own media (Jellyfin), passwords, and a custom security dashboard I built to watch SSH attacks.
I wrote up the full breakdown of the hardware and config on my blog if anyone is interested:
https://blog.sanyamgarg.com/#/posts/private-cloud
I also host a dashboard for the servers' stats pulled directly from their dashdot instances:
https://server.sanyamgarg.com
Very fun!
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Wednesday! My Glance dashboard(s) :)
https://redd.it/1qcuoyn
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Dashboard Glance Refined, Monitored, and now on Github
https://redd.it/1qcqad1
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YAMLResume v0.10 - Open source CLI to generate resumes from YAML (VS Code theme, Dutch support, & more)
Hey good morning/afternoon/evening, selfhosters from all over the world!
It is 3 weeks again since I shared [YAMLResume v0.9 update here](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1pts4rd/yamlresume_v09_resumes_as_code_now_with_webnative/). Now I am giving you [v0.10 update](http://yamlresume.dev/blog/v0.10) in time.
**TL;DR:** [YAMLResume](https://yamlresume.dev) is a local-first CLI tool that turns a YAML file into PDF, HTML, and Markdown resumes. v0.10 is out with a new VS Code-inspired template, Dutch language support, and better print controls.
The project is fully open-source, local-first (no data leaves your machine), and designed for people who prefer version controlling their life history over fighting with Word document formatting.
Nowadays [AI slop softwares are flooding the community](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1qc014a/i_feel_like_the_selfhosted_and_foss_space_is/) but I guarantee you that YAMLResume is not that kind of software. Data speaks itself:
30k+ lines of code:
[YAMLResume LOC](https://preview.redd.it/zwrkxv4lsadg1.png?width=1182&format=png&auto=webp&s=2b0df74d558d9bc0971f40f7c698e784443511e0)
100% test coverage from release to release:
[YAMLResume codecov](https://preview.redd.it/zuvqemqxsadg1.png?width=2224&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1a2c82aa63ae74ad3525f62d2f6960864f270d4)
[YAMLResume 100% cov](https://preview.redd.it/uylou5c7tadg1.png?width=2590&format=png&auto=webp&s=652dc2fec7905ccdeb3315d003d7496f5641c00e)
User word of mouth [from a selfhoster here](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1pts4rd/comment/nvkpmx6/):
https://preview.redd.it/dpu8xpdqvadg1.png?width=1514&format=png&auto=webp&s=207423c62127b6fdc827c20160b901241b6ca3f3
# What is it?
The core idea is simple: **Separate content from presentation.** You write your resume data in a structured `YAML` file, and the tool renders it into polished PDF (via LaTeX) or HTML/Markdown formats.
# What's New in v0.10?
# 1. VS Code HTML Template
For developers, the IDE is home. We added a new template that styles your resume like a VS Code editor window.
* It treats your name like a class `class JohnDoe`.
* Skills look like objects/arrays.
* Dark mode aesthetic (based on Dark+). It’s a fun way to signal your technical background immediately.
[YAMLResume vscode template](https://preview.redd.it/1570hu7htadg1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=9a4e7980e3410f50c4f33ba8cda1309a56b54327)
# 2. Dutch Language Support 🇳🇱
Thanks to a community contribution, we now support **Dutch (nl)**, bringing our **supported languages count to six** (English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Dutch). It automatically translates section names, dates, locations, skill levels according to locale rules
# 3. Better Print & ATS Controls
* **Paper Size:** You can now explicitly set `paperSize: letter` or `paperSize: a4` for the LaTeX engine. Crucial for ensuring your PDF prints correctly in North America vs the rest of the world.
* **Toggle Icons:** Added a `showIcons: false` option for both `latex` and `html` engine. While icons look nice, sometimes you want a strictly text-only version for rigorous ATS systems or formal submissions. Note that this is [raised by a selfhoster here](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1pts4rd/comment/nvt0yde/?context=3&utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button).
# Why use it? (The "Self-Hosted" angle)
* **Privacy:** Your personal data stays on your disk. No accounts, no cloud sync unless you push it to your own Git repo.
* **Version Control:** It's text. You can `git diff` your career progress.
* **Automation:** You can GitHub Actions to auto-generate and publish my resume whenever push a change to `resume.yml`. Actually I am thinking about to create a new dedicated GitHub actions for this.
* **Flexibility:** One YAML source, multiple outputs. Generate a Markdown version for your website and a PDF for recruiters from the same source
Read text quick (from ~250 wpm to 600wpm+) using RSVP
https://redd.it/1qckvyq
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Regarding the AI slop debate
Bandcamp Bans All Music Made with AI
https://consequence.net/2026/01/bandcamp-bans-all-ai-music/
>The platform seeks to "protect and maintain" its own "vibrant community of real people making incredible music"
>
>In what’s roughly reason No. 4,783 to love the platform, Bandcamp has officially banned the upload of AI-generated audio and music to its platform. Suck it, “the future.”
>The announcement came Tuesday (January 13th) as Bandcamp Support took to reddit to share the news. Having recently released its 2025 round-up, Bandcamp said the rules came as it was noticeably struck by “the sheer quantity of human creativity and passion that artists express on Bandcamp every single day.” The platform added that these rules come as they seek to “protect and maintain” Bandcamp as a “vibrant community of real people making incredible music.”
>And these rules for generative AI in music and audio seek to do just that. It all boils down to two key points:
>Any music and audio that is “generated wholly or in substantial part by AI” is outright banned from Bandcamp.
>The use of AI tools to “impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited,” which is a continuation of existing policies intended to prohibit “impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”
>Bandcamp encourages anyone to use the platform’s reporting tools to tag songs/audio for content review. (It’s worth noting that Bandcamp does “reserve the right to remove any music on suspicion of being AI generated.”) It will also “communicate any updates as the rapidly changing generative AI space develops.”
>At least judging from the responses on reddit, the move is being embraced by artists and users alike. One redditor wrote, “Bandcamp continues to be the best place to post your music.” Another wrote, “Absolutely thrilled to hear this. Y’all are my favorite way to support the artists I love, and I’m happy you’ll continue to be a place that offers a space unlike other music platforms.”
>The same post also made a few important clarifications around other aspects of the generative AI “debate.” That includes AI being used to scrub and train from uploaded Bandcamp music, which the platform then described as being “strictly prohibited.”
>While we should all be overjoyed about Bandcamp’s decision, it’s a different picture elsewhere on the World Wide Web. Yes, Spotify has rolled out recent artist protections against AI, the platform has faced scrutiny over the continued presence of fake tracks across its platform. Meanwhile, Apple Music has embraced the technology to a very specific degree, focusing on the use of AI to create playlists. And, of course, we have to mention Xania Monet, the AI-generated artist who appeared on the Billboard charts.
>But Bandcamp’s new rules are nonetheless worthy of praise/celebration. It’s a smaller move, sure, but one that continues to be an investment in real musicians everywhere. And with the platform paying out a significant $19 million in 2025 alone, it’s clear that the platform plays a significant role in the ever-tenuous, ever-shifting indie music landscape.
>
https://redd.it/1qcixjo
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Trakt has pushed new versions of its mobile apps that drastically reduce functionality. What are the best options for self-hosted alternatives, preferably with good mobile web support?
https://forums.trakt.tv/t/trakt-mobile-update/95412
https://redd.it/1qcd7u1
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Tips for creating my ultimate media server
I am creating a media server with jellyfin, NAS, Radarr, Torrent Download, also Home Assistant possibly and who knows more services.
I have a pretty great PC and have experience with Linux, Docker and a little bit of Proxmox.
My main question is: Should I use Proxmox or should Install an Ubuntu Server and run Docker containers?
What's your opinion?
https://redd.it/1qc9pvx
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selhosted alternatives for adobe scan?
are there any selfhosted alternatives to adobe scan where i can scan documents, and the pdfs are automatically stored on my network storage?
https://redd.it/1qbyumz
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I feel like the self-hosted and FOSS space is being flooded with vibe-coded AI slop.
I don’t want to judge anyone, I use these tools too , but I think we need to build some kind of resilience to avoid the self-hosted / FOSS community being overwhelmed by AI slop. Right now, anyone with limited CS knowledge can vibe-code something, publish it on GitHub, and spam the communities.
I’m tired. I see hundreds of “new” tools every week.
What should we do, fellow self-hosted bros?
https://redd.it/1qc014a
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Free web console for Rustdesk, meet BetterDesk mod
BetterDesk Console is an enhanced web management interface for RustDesk \- the open-source remote desktop solution. It extends the standard RustDesk HBBS (HBB Signal Server) with a powerful HTTP API and provides a beautiful, modern web interface for managing your RustDesk infrastructure.
# Why BetterDesk Console?
(https://github.com/UNITRONIX/Rustdesk-FreeConsole#why-betterdesk-console)
Real-Time Monitoring: See which devices are online/offline instantly
Beautiful UI: Modern glassmorphism design with Material Icons
Authentic Status Detection: Uses the same algorithm as RustDesk desktop client
RESTful API: Easy integration with other tools and scripts
Device Management: Add notes, search, filter, and organize your devices
Open Source: Fully transparent and customizable
With BetterDesk, you can better manage your devices connected to RustDesk. The entire BetterDesk project is based on a “True” Open Source license.
What is a “True” Open Source license?
It is a license concept for projects that do not hide any functionality behind a paywall. You can download, use, and modify them for free without any restrictions.
https://github.com/UNITRONIX/Rustdesk-FreeConsole
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AI seems to be being deeply subsidised (self-hosting vs Google AI Pro math)
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole recently trying to justify self-hosting AI for myself and ended up doing some fairly strict dollar for dollar math. Thought this might be useful for others here, even if the conclusion is a bit uncomfortable for a selfhost crowd.
Setup assumptions on my side:
• AI usage around 4–6 hours a day, mostly interactive
• Storage needs around 2 TB, but must be accessible 24/7 from anywhere
• Electricity included properly (idle power + active usage)
• Cost of capital assumed at 17 percent
• Depreciation over 3 years
• Disposal value included (GPUs keep value surprisingly wel, if you assume that it will be an upmarket)
• No heroic assumptions about free time or zero maintenance
After modelling a few common GPU setups and comparing against Google AI Pro, this is what I ended up with on a monthly economic cost basis:
Option
Monthly Cost
Google AI Pro
$19.99
RTX 3060
\~$49
RTX 3090
\~$67
RTX 4070 Ti Super
\~$63
RTX A5000 (used)
\~$69
This includes hardwar amortization, cost of capital, power (including 24/7 storage uptime), and realistic resale value at the end.
What surprised me most is not that self-hosting costs more, but how much Google seems to be eating the cost here. AI Pro is basically giving:
• Frontier-ish models
• Very low latency
• No maintenance
• 2 TB storage
• Global availability
• Reasonable usage limits (at least for now)
At $20/month this feels heavily subsidised. Which then brings up the obvious enshittification question. This feels like a classic playbook where pricing is below long-run cost to lock in usage and expectations, and then things tighten later.
From a pure selfhost perspective, I still see value if you care about:
• Privacy
• Unlimited usage
• Custom fine-tuning
• Offline access
But for me personally, right now, with my usage level, self-hosting AI does not make economic sense. Even the most efficient GPU setups are roughly 3x the cost of AI Pro once you treat capital properly.
So for now I’m probably sticking with Google AI Pro and keeping local self-hosting for other services where the economics are clearer. Curious if others have run similar numbers or if I’m missing something obvious here.
Would love to hear counterexamples or cases where this does flip in favour of self-hosting without assuming massive daily usage. Obviously, I know Google has enterprise hardware like their own custom asics or the H200s and economies of scale and stuff... but what obvious points am i missing or it's not just a game not worth doing (from a pure monetary pov) unless you really need it for doing AI related developments and stuff?
https://redd.it/1qbriq6
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Looking for a self-hosted notes app
Hey, I'm looking for a good notes app that I can host on Docker. I need the following in the notes app, does anyone have any suggestions?
\- Self-Hosted on Docker
\- Encrypted
\- Login
\- User Administration (optimal but useful if I want multiple users)
\- Good and customizable UI for mobile and desktop
https://redd.it/1qbmlq9
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Cloudflare - An alterantive?
This topic is for all enthusiasts who host their home servers externally.
What do you use for external DNS?
For basic DDoS protection?
Proxy? (something that masks your real home IP address)
I have been using Cloudflare in this manner for over five years. The fact that it's free is just a bonus.
Is there an alternative to this?
I've been thinking that as of today, there is no real alternative that can replace these services... at least I don't have a ready answer to that question.
And I hadn't thought about the topic until now.
I can't imagine hosting outside my home network without Cloudflare :/
Have to show my real address to the outside world. Have to invest in powerful hardware to set up DDoS and a firewall, and hope that I'll never be targeted.
If I have to choose between a cloudflare or the above...I prefer to stop my external services and go back to using only VPN.
Either way, we're talking about a maximum of 10-15 people (family and close friends).
What are your thoughts?
Can you manage without Cloudflare?
What alternatives do you use? Do you have a backup plan?
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Dashboard Wednesday!!
https://redd.it/1qd05zv
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Koito v0.1.3 released! A self hosted scrobbler to track and obsess over your listening history
https://redd.it/1qcvwck
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My Home Page Dashboard with a Custom Last FM Widget
https://redd.it/1qcrsbf
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of truth.
# Quick Start
If you have Node.js installed:
npm install -g yamlresume@latest
brew install yamlresume
npx create-yamlresume # if you want to init a project with this.
# Next Surprise Soon
I am working on a official playground app that can be self hosted as a offline web app, preview (still WIP though):
[YAMLResume Playground](https://preview.redd.it/b0lw2emsuadg1.png?width=5120&format=png&auto=webp&s=0f81c0cf11285a9325cbdbabb2384225767ddedd)
This playground would be first be available on our official website, then if necessary it could be packed and deployed/installed as a local app! Stay tuned!
# Links
* **Official website**: [https://yamlresume.dev](https://yamlresume.dev), we have redesigned our landing page!
* **GitHub:** [https://github.com/yamlresume/yamlresume](https://github.com/yamlresume/yamlresume)
* **v0.10 Release Notes:** [https://yamlresume.dev/blog/v0.10](https://yamlresume.dev/blog/v0.10)
Happy to answer any questions about the tool or the implementation!
https://redd.it/1qckxeo
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What is the Best MiniO Alternative Right Now, RustFS, Garage or SeaweedFS ?
Now that Minio CE is on life support and changed their liscence; Out of these 3, what is the best alternative rn to MiniO Community Edition ?
https://github.com/rustfs/rustfs
https://github.com/seaweedfs/seaweedfs
https://github.com/deuxfleurs-org/garage
https://redd.it/1qcm5r5
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Important Update Postiz v2.12.0 - open source social media scheduling tool
Hi everyone, it's been a while since my last update.
Just a recap: **Postiz** is an open-source social media scheduling tool supporting 25 social media channels/platforms.
You can craft different posts, schedule them in advance, and cross-post them to multiple platforms, and use various tools to make them better.
https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app
Any star would be amazing ❤️
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Until today, we have used BullMQ to schedule all posts in advance.
Simple Redis queue system.
But what happened is that it was really hard to maintain it because we:
Queue for webhooks
Queue for comments
Queue for plugs
Queue for internal plug
They were all self-replenishing queues, meaning that when one queue finishes, it creates another.
Don't take my word for it; something was also wrong in BullMQ (I might be wrong), but some things would vanish.
It was a large, chaotic salad with many bugs.
I investigated further and determined that workflow execution is the best approach.
I reviewed Temporal/DBOS and Inngest and decided to go with Temporal.
I think it's the most open-source-friendly and better for scaling (I might be wrong)
With a big blitz, I consolidated all my huge salad code into a single workflow.
You can also now check your workflow states at http://localhost:8080 (temporal workflow viewer)
I usually wouldn't post an update on the channel for something like this, but this one was important: if you use Postiz and upgrade from an older version, it will crash.
We have updated our docker-compose docs to the new one.
If you manage to test it, let me know how it goes.
Once you run the new Postiz architecture, any old posts will be moved to Temporal using the Temporal Cron we have configured.
We barely had any new features lately. Postiz's goal today is to be the best social media scheduler possible. That means FIXING DAMN BUGS, and solving technical debt.
If you want to stay with the legacy BullMQ version, don't upgrade after v2.11.3.
I know that many websites, such as Coolify, Cloudron / Elastio, are currently offering Postiz. They are not updated to the new infrastructure; they will fail if you try to deploy. So until they fix it, use v2.11.3.
I am sorry for the significant change, and I know it's a challenge.
https://redd.it/1qciwak
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Sharing files between local PCs: use SMB, FTP/SFTP, or something else?
Looking for a solution for simply sharing files wirelessly (Windows), the number one priority being simplicity and nothing complicated/terminal-based. I have explored and these are my possible picks:
SMB using 'Map Network Drive' - native to Windows, but have to set-up each shared folder I think?
SFTP (or plain FTP, as this is only meant for local LAN sharing) - using simple software like smallftpd/Core FTP Mini as server and WinSCP as client (even Explorer can do the job if FTP)
Syncthing - file synchronisation with the shared folders
Other good choices? (Bluetooth doesn't count! Bandwidth is far too low.)
Thank you.
https://redd.it/1qcerh5
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A quick quiz where you identify if a word is a selfhosted service or a Pokémon
I made a quick Google quiz to test your knowledge if a given word is a selfhosted service or a Pokémon.
I got 13 out of 15 lol
https://redd.it/1qccoxw
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Are AirTrail or Jetlog still in active development?
I'm looking for something selfhosted to replace FlightMemory. AirTrail and Jetlog both look promising, but the AirTrail links all 404 and I don't see much conversation about Jetlog.
https://redd.it/1qc870f
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Home Assistant Partner Update: HELTUN Removed from “Works with Home Assistant”
Home Assistant published a partner update today about HELTUN being removed from the Works with Home Assistant program.
What stood out to me is how transparent they’re being about openly cutting ties with a former partner.
TLDR
- HELTUN’s Works with Home Assistant contract is gone
- Home Assistant tried multiple times in 2025 to renew but couldn’t get a response
- Devices should continue to work since Z-Wave is an open standard
This honestly makes me trust the Works with Home Assistant program more. It doesn’t just mean “works right now,” it means the vendor is contractually committed to keeping it working long-term.
Blog Post
- Have you bought hardware because it had the Works with Home Assistant badge?
- Do you like that Home Assistant makes partner removals public instead of quietly dropping them?
Curious how others feel about certification programs and whether this level of transparency actually affects how you choose smart home hardware.
https://redd.it/1qc1rkj
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Docker only made sense once I stopped treating it like a VM
I used Docker for a long time without really understanding it. I could run containers and copy commands, but whenever something broke, I was basically guessing.
What finally helped was dropping the “lightweight VM” idea entirely. Thinking of containers as just isolated processes with a filesystem snapshot made everything else click: images, volumes, networks, startup speed, all of it.
I wrote a short guide breaking Docker down this way, with actual commands and diagrams instead of abstract explanations.
Link:
https://www.hexplain.space/blog/LvAnxYe8cNk7QFTOGhnM
https://redd.it/1qbymbe
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I've open-sourced my document management system for small businesses (and families).
SimpleDMS is an easy-to-use open source document management system (DMS) for small businesses that sorts documents almost by itself.
# Concept
The metadata-driven concept of SimpleDMS enables efficient filing and fast retrieval of documents after a short familiarization period.
At its core it uses document types and associated fields to replace filenames and directory structures. Fields can be marked as «name-giving» to indicate that their value should be used as filename in the system.
New documents are collected in an «Inbox», and users can file documents quickly by selecting a document type and the values for the associated fields for each file.
SimpleDMS follows a hybrid approach and also allows common filenames and directory structures.
A simple permission system is implemented around «Spaces». Each space holds its own metadata and documents, and users can be assigned to a space to give them access.
# Background
My journey around tagging systems and file organization started in 2012. Back then I implemented a proof-of-concept overlay file system for Linux that added tagging support via extended file attributes and allowed navigation via a tag-based virtual directory structure.
Between 2014 and 2017 I have worked on a tag-based file and media server for personal use. This software was the foundation for the first prototype of SimpleDMS and could be seen as the predecessor.
At the end of 2023 I started to think more deeply about metadata-driven concepts to organize documents and implemented multiple proof-of-concepts to test some ideas.
Mid 2024 I finally started working on the code base that is SimpleDMS today. At the end of 2024 I had a version for daily personal use ready. Over the following weeks I iterated on the concept to further improve it.
Since the beginning of 2025 I'm working full-time on the project and offer SimpleDMS as SaaS.
# Why Open Source?
I'm a big believer in Open Source and maintained smaller projects and contributed to multiple projects in the past. I always had the urge to open source SimpleDMS. This is because I personally would only use software to organize something important like documents when I have full access to the source code and thus have a guarantee that I can use the system basically forever.
On the other hand, the step to go Open Source felt very risky. I've invested so much time, and thus money, into the project that the idea of some company with more manpower taking the code and offering a competing SaaS was too scary. As a one-man company, I couldn't compete in such a situation.
The tension was there the entire time, but now I finally decided to go the Open Source route and do what I think is right.
With this step also comes the hope that I can do marketing differently in the future. Marketing SimpleDMS directly to businesses is very time-consuming and not that enjoyable for me. I would rather spend my time improving the software. And hopefully, just being in communities with like-minded people makes spreading the word about the software more fun and natural.
# More information
You can find the setup reference, step-by-step setup instructions, as well as a first steps end-user guide on the project website. The website is available in English and German, as well as the application.
The project is hosted on GitHub.
# Feedback
This app has no analytics or tracking integrated. Therefore, I have no way of knowing how it is used or if it is useful to you. If you have any feedback, please let me know. I would highly appreciate it.
https://redd.it/1qbnobk
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Nametag - Self-hostable personal relationships manager
https://github.com/mattogodoy/nametag
https://redd.it/1qbq302
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I too want to share my setup and Glance dashboards!
https://redd.it/1qbnkl8
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Did something happen to Ephemera?
https://github.com/OrwellianEpilogue/ephemera
Repo is gone.
/u/MooseRich5169 I believe this may be your project. Did it move somewhere?
https://redd.it/1qbetzv
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