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Self-Host Weekly (16 October 2026)

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You either die open source, or live long enough to see yourself become open core

By Ethan Sholly • 16 Oct 2026
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Software Updates

  • AliasVault v0.31.0 | Security: Rebuilt web app using React, faster and more reliable vault architecture, custom item icons, password character exclusions, browser extension enhancements
  • ByteStash v1.6.0 | Code Snippets: Optional PostgreSQL support, word wrap, secure session cookies
  • Forgejo v17.0.0 | Git: Donation button/links and FUNDING.yml, auto-completion for issues and pull requests, org invitations, add/invite users to multiple teams at once, copy comment Markdown
  • Keeper v2.25.0 | Calendar: Generic SSO/OIDC support
  • Kuvasz v4.5.0 | Uptime: Docker container monitoring, Slack bot integration for notifications, monitoring via proxy, incident notes and details, redesigned dashboard
  • Memories v10.0.0 | Photos: PhotoSphere panorama viewing, jump to timeline from memories, video transcoding for external/object storage, resumable file downloads, refresh metadata for selected photos
  • Movary v0.77.0 | Tracking: New application secret variable, table header sorting, pagination across the app
  • Multi-Scrobbler v0.20.0 | Scrobble: Play editing and search, metadata overhaul, source and client updates
  • Mydia v0.16.0 | Media Management: Experimental third-party server integration, multi-server support, S3-compatible storage, 2FA, WebAuthn passkeys, granular age ratings and restrictions
  • Open WebUI v0.12.0 | Artificial Intelligence: Realtime voice calls, MFA support, model controls and history, multi-file skills, knowledge bases as a file browser, compare prompt versions
  • RomM v5.4.0 | Gaming: Notification inboxes per user, RetroArch cloud sync, browser save sync, parental controls, audit logs, alternative titles in search
  • Sync-in v2.6.0 | Cloud Storage: Draw.io support, redesigned image viewer, persistent user preferences, improved file creation and online editing, deletion-safe sync
  • Termix v26.10.0 | SSH: Official and community plugins for extended functionality, redesigned interface, beta channel for new features

New Software

  • Aldine | LaTeX: Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor with real-time editing and git sync
  • Arrmada | *arr: *arr replacement suite for movies, TV, books, audiobooks, requests, and subtitles
  • Cairn | Note-Taking: Markdown notes with an optional, encrypted sync server
  • Contrack | Contacts: Privacy-focused people management and search
  • DailyHub | Tasks and To-Do Lists: Personal dashboard for projects, tasks, and daily habits
  • Folderhug | Cloud Storage: File explorer for HTTP directory listings
  • Mashina | Vehicles: Personal home for cars, expenses, fuel, and maintenance
  • mcpspan | Web Analytics: Open source analytics for MCP servers for tracking tools, resources, and prompts
  • MeetAgain | Events: Community platform for local event organization
  • Mitra | Calendar: Web-based calendar and task manager
  • Nostos | Books: Reading and writing platform for books, notes, ideas, and drafts
  • OmniArr | Media Management: Media discovery and download management for Jellyfin users
  • Open Reports | Document Management: Design data-driven documents from the browser
  • OpenInvento | Inventory Management: Inventory management platform
  • PodcastDelay | Podcasts: Republish podcast RSS feeds as new, customized private feeds
  • Rumbleback | Visualization: Emulate historical earthquakes from a browser
  • ShareBox | Artificial Intelligence: Easily publish and share small web tools built by AI with others
  • Strafe | Messaging: End-to-end encrypted chat and Discord alternative
  • Zoomies | Deployment: Manage and operate GitHub Actions runners from a web interface

Trending

  • Cardinal Media Server | Media Streaming: Suite of powerful media streaming apps
  • K7 | Media Streaming: Media server for family and friends
  • Moocup | Screenshots: Visual editor for stunning screenshots
  • Noodle Gallery | Photos: High-performance photo and video management and community fork of Immich
  • Shared Moments | Photos: A website designed for couples to capture and preserve their special moments

Project Updates

JellyGlance | Media Management
Repository: Nerdy-Technician/JellyGlance --> JellyGlance/Server

Kostos | Budgeting
License: GPL-3.0 --> AGPL-3.0

Medama | Web Analytics
Repository: Active --> Archived

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