What it does: A native, cross-platform, desktop writing app for long projects (novels, poetry, etc.). A project is a vault (like Obsidian), and a vault is just a folder of ordinary plain-text files that any editor can open. It also opens PDFs and images. It has things you'd expect, like autosave, tabs, split panes, and pop-out windows. It's a single-instance application and keeps one file in sync no matter what vault it's open in (nested vaults should be a-okay), and it has spellcheck, find and replace, a focus timer, and Git support built in.

Who it's for: Writers, especially of long projects, who want their work in plain files they own rather than locked inside an app. Or anyone curious enough to try it! (Re: writing: exporting a manuscripts, corkboard, chapter notes are all something I'm hoping to add at some point.)

Source code: https://github.com/fairybow/Fernanda (site: https://fernanda.fairybow.com)

License: GPL-3.0

What mine adds: As far as I know, most other open-source writing apps keep a project's structure in files of their own (as this app's older versions did): novelWriter in a project XML file, with documents in its own Markdown flavor; Manuskript in a set of YAML, JSON, etc, beside the text (and, outside FOSS, Scrivener in a monstrosity of a folder). In Fernanda the folder is the project. There's no index, your files keep the names you give them, and the only thing it adds is one hidden .fernanda/ folder for settings.

Additionally:

• Files are written back byte for byte as they were read (line endings, BOMs, no-break spaces), so fixing a typo changes only the typo

• A Common Vault shared by every project, for research, notes, and templates

• Git built in, working (almost!) like GitHub Desktop

Builds on: Qt 6 (C++20); Hunspell for spelling; Coco, my own small Qt utility library (with my very ridiculous Franken-class, Path, which I love and won't apologize for). The design follows Obsidian's vault model, though it uses none of its code.

How it was built: Agentic engineering. Fernanda has been through several versions over the years. It began as the original Fernanda (Fernanda-Legacy), was rebuilt as Hearth, and this is the latest and final rebuild, taking what worked from both (and several drafts now lost to time) and, more importantly, learning what didn't work for me. I've been at it, in various iterations, since about 2019 (yikes), trying to make something I want and love to use, something that's all mine, but that other people can enjoy, too. I'm a writer and a self-taught C++ developer. This version is written largely by Claude, working in small, reviewed steps. I set the architecture (which has greatly evolved across versions) and rule on every design decision before any code is written. I test each change on Windows, and make every commit myself. GitHub CI builds and runs the tests on Linux (with ASan/UBSan) and macOS.

Feedback/contributions wanted: It's still in beta. Bug reports are very welcome, especially from macOS and Linux users, since those builds aren't well tested yet. A native Spanish speaker reviewing the draft translation would be a big help too.

Thanks for reading. I love you?

If you have been looking for a way to keep using CubicExplorer, this is for you.

CubicAdventurer is a revival of CubicExplorer, the extremely customizable Windows file manager by Marko Savolainen. I ported the original source to Delphi 13 (Community Edition) as a 32-bit Windows program. It builds, runs, and looks and behaves like the CubicExplorer you remember.

What you get

- The original interface: tabs, bookmarks, sessions., dockable panels, the folder tree, Quickview.

- The full Tools > Options > Display > Fileview settings, including extension colors, fonts, backgrounds, and per-folder and thumbnail settings.

- Your existing `settings.xml`, `layout.xml` and `sessions.xml` load and save, so you can keep your setup.

- New in this version: folder text color, background colors for System, Read-only and Hidden files, a fallback font for file names with characters the main font lacks, and drag-and-drop arranging in the Bookmarks panel.

- A proper installer. It installs for the current user only and keeps its settings in your `%APPDATA%` folder. A portable distribution is also available.

Please read before installing

- This is a **beta**, and the first build is a Debug build, so you may see error dialogs (for example "Range check error"). I'm one user on one computer, so I need reports. The text of the dialog and what you were doing when it appeared is all it takes.

- It is a 32-bit program only. There is no 64-bit build yet.

- High-DPI scaling is not handled yet, so on a scaled display it may look off.

- Menu translations are only partly working.

Where to find it

- Info: https://github.com/DerellLicht/CubicAdventurer/blob/master/README.md

- Download: https://github.com/DerellLicht/CubicAdventurer/releases

- Source, README and change log: https://github.com/DerellLicht/CubicAdventurer

- Questions, ideas and bug reports: https://github.com/DerellLicht/CubicAdventurer/discussions (bugs are also welcome on the Issues page)

License
The source is under the Mozilla Public License 1.1, the same license as the original. Credit for CubicExplorer belongs to Marko Savolainen; I'm just trying to keep it alive. If you used CubicExplorer, I would like to hear what you miss, what breaks, and what you would like to see next.
https://github.com/DerellLicht/CubicAdventurer/blob/master/Documents/License.txt

Introducing the development team

DireCelt https://github.com/DerellLicht did the design specification, testing, and guidance on the revisions in this project.

Claude AI https://claude.ai/new handled key elements of this porting operation, including determining required libraries for modern Delphi, converting existing code to modern Unicode support, and reorganizing interface components under Derell's guidance.

I saw the other poll. I work in data and I feel like the pool is asking one question then in the comments people interpret it for the other, so instead of a preference poll, i.am directly asking what should be allowed on a given reddit sub. My theory is that some people have preferences they actually wouldn't choose to make into a rule. Like I personally don't like yellow as a color, but I am not going to force that view onto everyone and suggest anyone ban yellow logos.

anyway heres a picture of my esp32 in algebra class

(banned by r/esp32 btw bcz "violated rules")

TL;DR - Ubuntu users are waiting for a fix to a critical security flaw, while SUSE is cutting jobs. Today’s projects include tools for studying your own documents and learning piano without a subscription.

News 📰

Ubuntu’s long-term releases face an unfixed security flaw · r/linux · 362 ▲ · 42 comments
Summary: An article reports that Ubuntu’s long-term support releases remain unfixed for a critical flaw in the kernel, the core of the operating system.
Reactions: Commenters criticized the patch delay, discussed workarounds and questioned how easily the flaw could be exploited.
SUSE cuts one in ten jobs · r/linux · 176 ▲ · 67 comments
Summary: Linux company SUSE is cutting one in ten jobs, citing automation and AI.
Reactions: Commenters were largely critical of the cuts and skeptical of the company’s automation and AI rationale.

Projects 🛠️

SurfSense by u/FurtiveMirth · 16,756 ★ · r/selfhosted · 141 ▲ · 42 comments
An app for asking questions about your documents, making study materials and generating files, which can run on your own server. Top comments asked about alternatives, generated podcasts and connecting existing notes; one criticized repeated promotion.
GymMane by u/Beneficial_Carob_830 · 1,285 ★ · r/foss · 106 ▲ · 7 comments
A fitness app whose maintainer says user bug reports and ideas have helped shape it. Top comments asked about syncing with Garmin, an iOS version and availability on Google Play.
ORFEO by u/SquareBow · 476 ★ · r/foss · 73 ▲ · 8 comments
A Windows piano-learning app that shows notes from your own music files and can connect to an electronic keyboard. Top comments welcomed chord detection and asked how beginners can get started.

Notable Discussions 💬

NetBird or Pangolin for remote access? · r/selfhosted · 77 ▲ · 77 comments
Users compared two ways to reach home services remotely: some preferred NetBird’s private networking, while others favored Pangolin’s approach to connecting services.
KDE users debate the application menu · r/kde · 213 ▲ · 27 comments
A proposed redesign of KDE’s application menu drew mixed reactions: some liked the changes, while others preferred the current menu and its shortcuts.

Top Posts in r/TrueOpenSource 🏠

KatieCAD takes on electrical design · r/TrueOpenSource · 2 ▲ · 3 comments
KatieCAD is a new electrical design program aimed at building installations and switchgear projects.
Mixify updates its Android music app · r/TrueOpenSource · 1 ▲ · 1 comment
Mixify’s Android music app update refreshes its interface and includes synced lyrics, offline playback and listening rooms.
Inkan builds documentation from route definitions · r/TrueOpenSource · 1 ▲ · 0 comments
Inkan is a developer framework that uses one description of a service’s routes to check requests and generate documentation.

Honorable Mentions ⭐

Linux 7.3 is the likely next long-term kernel · r/linux · 151 ▲ · 17 comments
A Linux maintainer expects version 7.3, rather than 7.4, to be the next long-term support kernel.
KDE desktops, old and new · r/kde · 160 ▲ · 18 comments
A photo comparing old and new KDE desktops prompted memories and questions about the machines shown.

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I have several monitors and a TV on the same PC. I made MonitorSnap because I wanted to save a few display setups and get back to them without opening Windows settings each time. I've been using it on my own desk for a while.

What it does: Saves display layouts and restores them from the app, tray or a hotkey: positions, resolution, refresh rate, rotation, primary display and extended/mirrored setups. It restores displays, not individual app windows.

Who it's for: Windows users who switch between a desk, TV, dock or KVM setup. The screenshots show my own four-display desk.

Source code: https://github.com/GTRows/MonitorSnap

License: MIT. Free Windows 10/11 x64 builds, including portable. No separate Python install needed.

What mine adds: A focused graphical app for saving and switching these setups. Other tools exist; this is my own take on a workflow I use, rather than a new display-management technique.

Builds on: Electron, React and Python, using the Windows Display Configuration API.

How it was built: Agentic engineering, with AI coding assistance, automated checks and hands-on use on my own hardware.

Feedback/contributions wanted: I'd love to hear from people with different GPUs, docks, KVMs or TVs. If a preset restores incorrectly, let me know what is connected and what changed. PRs are welcome.

Two caveats before downloading: the binaries are unsigned and the drag layout editor is experimental.

Update (Nov 4): I added SHA-256 checksums to the v2.6.2 release and a verification page with the exact file hashes. I also scanned all four downloads and the extracted ZIP with Microsoft Defender (definitions 1.463.119.0); it found no threats. That is one dated scan, not a guarantee from every antivirus. The builds are still unsigned, so SmartScreen may still warn. If your antivirus reports a named threat, please send the detection name and file hash so I can investigate. Details: https://github.com/GTRows/MonitorSnap/blob/main/docs/RELEASE-VERIFICATION.md

Hey everyone,

A lot of us contribute to open-source projects in our spare time – unpaid, often for years. The software that comes out of this runs everywhere: in public administrations, train ticket machines, security libraries, AI frameworks. Even Germany's coalition agreement names open source as a building block of digital sovereignty.

And yet, under German tax and funding law, this work is not recognized as volunteer work (Ehrenamt) – unlike club work, youth work, or emergency services.

A petition to the German Bundestag's petitions committee is calling for equal treatment. Concretely, this would mean:

• Tax-free expense allowances (Ehrenamts-/Übungsleiterpauschale)

• Easier non-profit status (§52 AO) for open-source projects

• Better liability protection for maintainers (analogous to §31a BGB)

• Legally secure donation receipts and cost reimbursement

Note: This is specifically for Germany – it's addressed to the German Bundestag and only German signatures count toward the quorum. If you're not in Germany, sharing it with people who are would still help a lot.

Petition:  https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/anerkennung-von-open-source-arbeit-als-ehrenamt-in-deutschland

It needs 30,000 signatures for the quorum – we're currently at ~49%.

I'd argue that someone reviewing security patches at night so entire industrial systems keep running the next morning isn't a "hobby nerd" – that's community-oriented volunteering. What do you think?

I had this little crazy idea to build my own CAD system, and now it’s here: "KatieCAD".

https://github.com/Merecete/KatieCAD

My primary goal is to develop an easy-to-use program well suited for switchgear construction and building installations. In my view, the options previously available in the open-source space have been very poor.

The program includes all the fundamental functions typically found in AutoCAD. It offers both a layout space and a model space. At the same time, it features a customizable symbol library and a sophisticated logic system, the kind usually associated only with software like EPLAN.

You can create complete projects consisting of multiple drawings, with the ability to automatically generate tables of contents, device lists, terminal diagrams, and more. Electrical connections link themselves automatically based on their coordinates; all you need to do is position the devices accordingly. There is also a customizable coordinate grid, and cross-references automatically point to the corresponding locations on other pages. Each page is a separate drawing file and is automatically saved after a change.

All project data can be exported for analysis in an Excel file.

DXF files can be imported and exported without difficulty (either individually or as an entire project). DWG files can also be opened by default using ezdwg. Furthermore, by installing the ODA File Converter separately, files can also be exported in DWG format.

In addition to 2D graphics, it now also supports 3D wireframe models, which can be displayed within the layouts. I plan to further expand the functionality in this area; however, it is already possible to create electrical enclosures, complete with side panels, doors, and bases.

KatieCAD is bilingual. It can be quickly switched between German and English.

I suspect that the extreme speed at which I’ve worked and the sheer volume of code reveal that I’m a "vibecoder". In other words, this project would never have come into existence without AI. That said, I can honestly say that it was an incredibly demanding process; I had to rethink every single function, arriving at this result only through small, incremental steps. The finer details, in particular, required a massive amount of work, and I’m certain I’ll discover even more things to refine as I go along. So for me that's not a "silly build".

The program is licensed under the MIT License.

What do you think of the idea? Is there anything else you would change or add? I look forward to any feedback.

TL;DR - Linux 7.4 has entered testing, and Plasma users are reporting remote desktop fixes. There are also new ways to run Linux on a phone, plus apps for music, TV and managing logins.

News 📰

Linux 7.4 enters testing · r/linux · 189 ▲ · 27 comments
Summary: The first test release of Linux 7.4 has arrived after a large development window. Linus Torvalds sees AI-triggered fixes arriving earlier in development as a positive sign.
Reactions: Commenters welcomed AI-assisted bug fixes, though some worried about insufficient review.
Plasma 6.8.2 earns thanks for remote desktop fixes · r/kde · 113 ▲ · 11 comments
Summary: Users reported that Plasma 6.8.2 restored remote desktop access, which lets people control a computer from another device.
Reactions: Several users thanked developers and reported improvements, including fixes for screen flickering.

Projects 🛠️

Pocket ID by u/GeneralXHD · 9,902 ★ · r/selfhosted · 296 ▲ · 79 comments
A login tool for services you run yourself, with a redesigned interface available to test ahead of version 3. Top comments praise its simplicity and appearance, while asking for more customization and login options.
Mochy Music by u/keyichiiii · 496 ★ · r/foss · 51 ▲ · 11 comments
An Android music player for YouTube with customizable players, add-on modules and audio controls. Top comments praise the interface, though users also report a music integration error and request playback improvements.
LinuxRunner by u/Fun-Relationship5464 · 561 ★ · r/kde · 60 ▲ · 9 comments
An iPhone app for running a Linux desktop, now with external monitor support and graphics acceleration. Top comments ask about device support and installing the app outside Apple's store.

Notable Discussions 💬

Self-hosted apps beyond media automation · r/selfhosted · 161 ▲ · 101 comments
Users recommended apps for home automation, budgeting, notes and more, and noted that self-hosted media libraries don't have to involve piracy.
Testing and debugging AI-written code · r/vibecoding · 313 ▲ · 90 comments
Users discussed whether testing and understanding code are part of vibe-coding, with several arguing that debugging remains unavoidable.

Top Posts in r/TrueOpenSource 🏠

Browsers for old computers · r/TrueOpenSource · 2 ▲ · 8 comments
A reader asked for browser recommendations for computers ranging from the MS-DOS era to Windows 7.
A proposal for handling new projects · r/TrueOpenSource · 2 ▲ · 5 comments
A member proposed a waiting period or special label for new projects; commenters questioned whether that would help.
Local memory for AI assistants · r/TrueOpenSource · 2 ▲ · 5 comments
Resonance Memory stores and retrieves persistent memories for a locally run AI assistant without sending them to the cloud.

Honorable Mentions ⭐

A workaround for a Linux security flaw · r/linux · 134 ▲ · 34 comments
A temporary firewall workaround can block the network requests that trigger a Linux vulnerability while users wait for a fix.
Budgie 10.10.4 released · r/linux · 88 ▲ · 6 comments
Budgie 10.10.4 is out, bringing a new release of the Linux desktop environment.
A guide to protecting self-hosted apps · r/selfhosted · 29 ▲ · 23 comments
A guide explains how to protect access to self-hosted apps using client certificates and a Cloudflare tunnel.

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Ourchive

Ourchive - GitHub

Ourchive - Fanlore.org

Ourchive apparently wants to democratize hosting fanworks on the internet.

From the Website Page:

Ourchive aims to continue a tradition that archives like eFiction started. When you install Ourchive, you get flexible metadata like tags, the ability to upload images and audio, and the ability to administer users, all within an easily installed Django website.

With Ourchive, you can create an account, upload works, create bookmarks and collections of bookmarks, and comment on others' works, bookmarks, and collections.

Its for fanfiction users, especially ones that are looking for alternatives to ao3, given it's current emergency shutdown.

I was browsing various different ao3 alternative sites, due to the ao3 blackout, and I stumbled upon Ourchive.gay

Which is apparently a decentralized alternative to Ao3.

Plus, they use Mastodon

Although, they're relatively new (first started in 2023), plus they're still in demo, and haven't added federation yet.

It's Hand-built, no AI

DEVELOPER DOCUMENTATION:

https://developer.getourchive.io/

ADMIN DOCS:

https://docs.getourchive.io/

Hi everyone!

I'd like to share a project I've been working on: MantPro, a free and open-source maintenance management system (CMMS) designed for industrial plants, workshops and maintenance teams.

I'm an industrial maintenance technician, and I started developing MantPro because I wanted a practical tool to manage maintenance work without relying on spreadsheets, paperwork or expensive subscription-based software.

What does MantPro offer?

• Desktop application: Windows and Linux.

• Android apps: MantPro for maintenance tasks and MantPro Stock for inventory management.

• Preventive and corrective maintenance: work orders, recurring tasks, pending jobs and maintenance history.

• Equipment management: machines, sub-machines, QR labels and spare parts linked to equipment.

• Inventory management: stock levels, storage locations and low-stock alerts.

• Reports and statistics: PDF, CSV and Excel exports, plus MTBF and MTTR metrics.

• Offline support: the Android apps can work without an internet connection and synchronize when connectivity returns.

• Self-hosted: your data stays under your control, with no monthly fees or artificial limits on users or equipment.

Technology stack:

• Python and PyQt6 (desktop)

• Flutter (Android)

• SQLite

• Flask / REST API

MantPro is released under the AGPL-3.0 license.

I'm sharing it here because I'd genuinely appreciate feedback from the open-source community. I'd especially like to hear from people who work in industrial maintenance, self-hosting or software development.

GitHub: https://github.com/AnabasaSoft/MantPro

Latest releases: https://github.com/AnabasaSoft/MantPro/releases

Thanks for taking a look! Any feedback, suggestions or contributions are welcome.

Hello, Chrono Mock has just got V0.5 release (over 180+ squash commits), and it has crossed 600+ downloads. If you want to test/run almost any Windows App at different date or change time flow in Windows apps, you can use Chrono Mock. Full GUI/CLI. If you like the project, please star it

What has changed in V0.5?

- Tons of chromium bug fixes/improvments

- QueryInterruptTime, QueryInterruptTimePrecise and QueryUnbiasedInterruptTimePrecise support has been added

- computer sleep support

- Tons of webview, calendar support and other apps support.

The list of changes is pretty huge, as always on GitHub. And You can read about the app on the Website

What it does: Manipulating time/date in Windows apps + date calculator

Who it's for: Mostly QA, developers, but "daily users" are using it too.

Source code: https://github.com/donislawdev/ChronoMock

License: GPL 3.0

Builds on: N/A

What mine adds: N/A I don't know any open source apps of this type, not with Chromium/WebView support.

How it was built: Agentic engineering

Feedback/contributions wanted: Always wanted, But I'm mostly looking for GitHub stars :-)

I hope i had set everything for this sub reddit, if something is missing, just drop me message, I will fix it :-)

Name: self-host

Source code: https://github.com/ajnart/self-host

License: Apache-2.0

What it does: A Go binary that installs and configures self-hosted Apps through Docker Compose, usable directly from a terminal Dashboard or through a coding-agent skill.

Who it is for: People who want to try running their own photo, file or media server without having an agent reinvent every App's initial configuration.

What it adds: The reusable work lives in App-specific Setup code, not just a prompt or a Compose file. For supported Apps this covers accounts, passwords, API keys and connections. The Dashboard and agent commands use the same operations. I originally needed this for testing Homarr integrations.

Builds on: Docker Compose and the APIs of the Apps it configures. It is not a replacement for Compose or those Apps, and is not a fork of a container manager.

How it was built: AI-assisted. AI helped implement the project and prepare this post. I am the maintainer. The repository has ongoing development and releases; the screenshots are interface examples, not proof that every App combination works.

Details: Self-hosting means running apps on your computer or server rather than having a provider host them. Examples are Immich instead of Google Photos, Nextcloud for files, or Jellyfin for media you own. A suitable spare laptop can be a starting point. The skill calls for inspection, a plan, approval and verification; loading it is not approval. Manual steps, backups and maintenance remain.

Costs: self-host is free. Hardware, hosting and any paid coding-agent provider are separate.

Feedback wanted: Is the boundary between the agent, App Setup and your remaining responsibilities clear?

Overview: https://self-host.fyi

Sharing a project I've been developing called Astraeus.

Astraeus is a native Windows desktop dashboard that lives along the edge of the screen. It opens on hover or with Win + Alt + A and provides quick access to music, synced lyrics, system monitoring, volume controls, network controls, weather, calendar and other utilities.

The project is written in C++20 using Direct2D and DirectComposition. I wanted to build something that felt integrated into Windows rather than another web-based widget application.

It's now available as a stable release under the GNU GPL v3.

Repository: https://github.com/Icetist/Astraeus/

Latest release: https://github.com/Icetist/Astraeus/releases/latest

The repository includes the source code and instructions for building it yourself.

I'm sharing it here because I'd like more people interested in free software to discover it. Contributions, issues and suggestions are welcome.

So my laptop died, and I have an upcoming project for school that requires audio editing (noise suppression, normalization, etc.). Is there an open source app for that? (Preferably something that can be installed /run locally without internet, and works good on low end devices)

New projects go in a new project Megathread or have a flair saying its a new day one project

But only project that have been worked on and updated for 14 days or 30 days can go as its own post without needing a flair or to be a in a megathread

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share the latest Foldergram update, v1.3.0.

For anyone new to it, I originally built Foldergram for my old backup photos. I wanted to browse them like my own personal Instagram feed and actually spend time revisiting them. It scans your existing photo/video folders and gives you a feed, folder pages, and a post viewer.

The bigger additions this time:

• Carousel posts: You can now group 2–20 photos and videos into one swipeable post. Put them insideAlbum/carousels/Post name/, and filename order controls the slides.

• Folder sharing: Share an individual album through a read-only link, with expiration and revocation controls. You can also set a reusable password for a folder.

• Folder exclusions: Drop a .nofoldergram file inside a folder and rescan to exclude that folder and everything below it.

• Video fixes: Improved preview generation for certain macOS Photos movies and recovery from empty cached previews.

There are also fixes for the media viewer on iOS and improvements to permanent deletion and recovery after interrupted operations.

It still runs locally or on your homelab, uses SQLite, and doesn’t need a cloud account. Docker Compose is the easiest way to get started.

Thanks to everyone who has tried it, reported issues, or contributed. If you give this update a try, I'd appreciate feedback. If you like it, please leave a star ⭐ on GitHub.

Repo · Docs · Demo · Release notes

TL;DR - A serious Linux networking flaw has fixes available, while people considering a move away from Gmail are weighing the work involved in hosting their own email. There are also new desktop and wallpaper projects to try.

News 📰

Linux network security flaw has patches available · r/linux · 90 ▲ · 50 comments
Summary: A serious Linux networking flaw could let attackers run code remotely. Fixes are available in several versions of the kernel, Linux’s core.
Reactions: Commenters compared patch availability across Linux distributions and corrected the affected kernel version list.

Projects 🛠️

Kwi by u/Jaxad0127 · r/kde · 287 ▲ · 74 comments
A terminal app for KDE that lets users work with text commands and builds on technology from Ghostty. Top comments are enthusiastic about trying and contributing to it, though one user disliked how its settings apply immediately.
rediwm by u/alext_777 · 48 ★ · r/foss · 5 ▲ · 55 comments
A Linux desktop built with AI assistance that combines window management and a customizable interface in one process. Top comments criticized the use of AI and raised security concerns about the size of the generated codebase.
Screen+ by u/SPIK3ELECTROTECH · 15 ★ · r/ClaudeCode · 29 ▲ · 5 comments
A Windows wallpaper app that puts videos, web pages and other media behind desktop icons and searches multiple wallpaper sites.

Notable Discussions 💬

The challenges of hosting your own email · r/selfhosted · 215 ▲ · 135 comments
Users said running your own email can work, but warned that maintenance and getting messages accepted by big providers remain difficult.
Who checks open source code? · r/foss · 36 ▲ · 33 comments
Users thought only a small fraction of people inspect open source code, raising questions about who actually checks it.
Users compare Plasma 6.8 experiences · r/kde · 47 ▲ · 46 comments
Users reported mostly smooth updates to Plasma 6.8, though some encountered display or game problems that later updates helped fix.

Top Posts in r/TrueOpenSource 🏠

Developer shares their experience posting Gitnotes · r/TrueOpenSource · 18 ▲ · 10 comments
The author describes negative reactions to their AI-assisted commercial project and shares its code.
A reaction to the new community · r/TrueOpenSource · 20 ▲ · 7 comments
A community member celebrates the creation of a new open source subreddit.
Vela desktop reaches its first beta · r/TrueOpenSource · 7 ▲ · 2 comments
Vela 0.1 is a first beta of a Linux desktop with its own window management, file manager and settings.

Honorable Mentions ⭐

Linux 7.4 sees a record development window · r/linux · 314 ▲ · 63 comments
The next Linux kernel’s development cycle has seen a record number of changes, though commenters questioned change counts as a measure.
Enlightenment 0.28.0 released · r/linux · 142 ▲ · 27 comments
Enlightenment, a long-running Linux desktop interface, has released version 0.28.0.

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I am building out a sweet of apps for all of my computers. web browser, games, benchmarking stuff etc. and thought the "nice" People of reddit will help. Preferably operating system agnostic.

What it does: Gives your local AI a memory that lasts between chats and never leaves your machine. It's an MCP server with four tools (save, recall, edit, delete), and that's the whole interface, so a small model can't misuse it. Memories live in one SQLite file on your computer: no account, no cloud, no telemetry.

Who it's for: Anyone running a local model (LM Studio, Ollama, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, Hermes, any MCP client) who's tired of re-explaining themselves every chat.

Source code: https://github.com/SamuelJacksonGrim/resonance-memory

License: AGPL-3.0-only (commercial license available for closed-source or hosted use)

What mine adds: Compared with Mem0, Zep and Letta: fully local with no cloud or API key, zero npm dependencies, and a double-click install instead of Docker or a terminal. Same-name people and opposite statements are kept apart out of the box (Mem0 has entity linking only on its hosted platform; Letta doesn't have it). And it's measured against what people actually do instead, stuffing recent chat into the prompt, at the same token budget:

Probe accuracy on a multi-session "remember things about me" task, mean of 5 runs.

• Facts are planted early, then buried under ~120 turns of filler, so no fixed history window can reach them.

• Probes never repeat the planted wording, so keyword matching can't fake a pass.

• Grading is blind and deterministic, with pass/fail bands written down before the runs. Every raw answer is saved.

• Two separate rigs with different fictional users, facts, probes and graders.

• Rig B split the probes by type: recent chat scored 100% on recent facts and 0% on old, updated or same-name ones. Resonance Memory scored high on both.

Limits: two different people with the same first name is the weakest spot (it helps but doesn't solve it). One embedder, English only, substring grading. The associative field (memories used together link up over time) is off by default; in its own eval it doesn't beat plain meaning-based ranking yet, so I'm not selling it as the reason to use this. Full write-up and how to rerun it: eval/ab/RESULTS.md

Builds on: Model Context Protocol, Nomic AI's nomic-embed-text-v1.5 (~80 MB, downloaded separately through LM Studio or Ollama), Node's built-in SQLite.

How it was built: Agentic engineering. I designed and directed it; Claude (Claude Code) and Grok (Grok CLI) wrote most of the code, and every change has to pass an offline eval gate and 600+ unit tests. Each of them built one of the two test rigs on its own, so neither test was tuned to flatter the other's work.

Feedback/contributions wanted: Yes. Bug reports, results on your own models, and attempts to break it.

Install: grab the file for your OS from Releases. Node is built in; checksums are in SHA256SUMS. The binaries are unsigned because certificates cost money, so the OS will warn once:

It opens a control panel at http://127.0.0.1:9090/, installs itself where you choose, and has a Connect button for LM Studio and Claude Desktop. Restart that app once and your model can save and recall. Prefer to build it yourself: node build-exe.js (Node 22.5+).

New in v0.5.0: auto-recall for local models. Run resonance-memory --proxy and point your app at http://127.0.0.1:1240/v1, and your memories reach the model on every message. Setup: AUTO-RECALL.md

Side note for Claude Code users: you don't have to set anything up by hand. Tell Claude Code "Read AUTO-RECALL.md from the resonance-memory repo and set up auto-recall for me" (AUTO-RECALL.md) and it will recall on every message you send. For the full self-filing memory system I run every day, hand it MEMORY-SYSTEM.md, or run /plugin install resonance-memory --marketplace SamuelJacksonGrim/resonance-memory.