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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/brianfagioli on 2025-07-08 20:48:10+00:00.

Amarok 3.3 has just been released and while it may not look drastically different on the surface, it introduces some important architectural changes. It’s now based on Qt6 and KDE Frameworks 6, dropping all Qt5 support. The audio engine has also been overhauled to use GStreamer instead of Phonon, which improves consistency and feature support across systems.

The internal database now handles full UTF-8 properly, so podcast metadata with emojis and special characters should behave better. It also addresses the year 2038 bug and several long-standing bugs related to volume control, cue file support, and database scans.

While Amarok has had a long and bumpy development history, this release feels like a serious effort to modernize the project without breaking user expectations. The devs say the bigger UI changes are coming later with Amarok 4.

Here’s my write-up if you want a full breakdown: 🔗 https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/amarok-3-3-brings-big-changes-to-the-beloved-linux-music-player/

Would love to hear if anyone here is still using Amarok or if most folks have moved on to other open source players like Strawberry, Rhythmbox, or Lollypop.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Fredol on 2025-07-07 10:54:42+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/yururblx on 2025-07-06 17:43:56+00:00.

I’m a big fan of open source. I love the idea of free, community-driven software that respects privacy and puts users first.

But here’s my problem: I don’t have any programming skills or technical background. I’m just an average person who wants to help out and give back to these projects I care about. Is there anything non-coders like me can do to contribute?

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Spirited-Pause on 2025-07-04 07:08:10+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/AvaloniaUI-Mike on 2025-07-04 07:03:31+00:00.

After building Avalonia for over a decade into arguably the most popular cross-platform .NET UI framework, we’ve struggled with the classic open-source dilemma: how to fund development without compromising our community focus.

We offer the usual approaches: development services, support agreements, and products. While successful in generating revenue, these activities split the team’s focus, with FOSS often taking a backseat when paying customers had urgent needs.

The Devolutions sponsorship changes everything. We can speed up growing the team and justify having engineers focus exclusively on FOSS without worrying about funding.

I hope we can replicate this model with more sponsors and that more businesses support OSS like Devolutions does. If every business using OSS engaged meaningfully in supporting the projects they depend on, it would be a game-changer for sustainable open source development.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/sohxm7 on 2025-07-04 02:20:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Haunting_Section6482 on 2025-07-03 08:59:13+00:00.

I saw another project with a similar goal get launched here yesterday so I thought I’d share mine.

It’s fast, free and fully-customisable. You can self host it, or use the cloud version if you don’t want to manage your own infra.

Repo -> https://github.com/kanbn/kan

Website -> https://kan.bn/

Roadmap -> https://kan.bn/kan/roadmap

HN thread -> https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44157177

I’d love feedback, bug reports, or any feature suggestions!

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/CrankyBear on 2025-07-02 16:19:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Clean_Band_6212 on 2025-07-01 19:17:56+00:00.

hey guys,

i just launched Kanba, an open source project management tool built for makers, teams, and solo builders who want something fast, clean, and distraction-free.

Just register and start creating tasks & projects. Or self host on your own server.

Think Trello meets Linear, but open source, self-hostable, and snappy.

• built with React, Tailwind, Supabase

• MIT licensed

• gitHub: on the site

• feedback, stars, and contributions are more than welcome!

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/therottenleaf on 2025-07-01 13:40:26+00:00.

Working on a document extraction pipeline recently and found myself comparing a few OCR options, specifically Nanonets, OlmOCR, and the newly launched OCRFlux. I use them mainly for processing scanned PDFs and image-based forms (invoices, compliance docs, old manuals), documents with complex layouts (multi-column text, tables, headers/footers), and wanting structured outputs for downstream NLP (eventually feeding into a RAG setup).

1. Nanonets

• Cloud-based, commercial API, but offers a limited free tier for testing

• Super polished in terms of UX and model performance, really good at extracting structured fields (esp. invoices/forms)

• Black box though: no local control, no transparency over model behavior

• Not open source, which limits usage in privacy-sensitive environments

1. OlmOCR

• Open-source, built for decentralized contexts (used in projects like Ockam)

• Focused on OCR from images, not full-document layout parsing

• Simple architecture, decent for clean scans, but layout reconstruction is limited

• Outputs mostly plain text. Not great if you need tables/structure preserved

1. OCRFlux

• Just launched. Early stage, but actively maintained

• Outputs structured JSON (text, position, block metadata), which plays nicely with document chunking, embeddings, and downstream LLM pipelines

• Handles tables and multi-column formats well for an OSS tool

• Rough edges, but promising if you want a fully local, transparent preprocessing step

Nanonets is excellent if you’re okay with a paid, black-box cloud solution. It's probably the most accurate and polished of the three. OlmOCR is lightweight and OSS but better suited for simple OCR tasks with its limited layout handling. OCRFlux feels like a middle ground: open-source, layout-aware, and designed for actual document structure, good for building your own tools on top of

Also open to hear what others are using, especially if there are other new OSS tools I’ve missed.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/LumosNox99 on 2025-06-30 09:01:10+00:00.

It is completely browser-based with no authentication.

Simply choose the template, fill in your data (you can convert your old CV using LLMs), and generate your CV.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/scriptiefiftie on 2025-06-29 18:29:05+00:00.

Hi /r/opensource!

I built ArchiveJump, a browser extension that automatically redirects article links from major news sites to their archived versions on Archive.ph.

THE PROBLEM: Reading articles from sites like NYT, WSJ, The Atlantic, etc. often hits paywalls. While Archive.ph exists, manually copying URLs and searching is tedious.

THE SOLUTION: ArchiveJump detects when you click article links from 15+ supported news sites and either: - Searches Archive.ph for existing archived versions, OR - Jumps directly to the latest archived version (toggle option)

KEY FEATURES:

• Smart detection (only article links, not homepages)

• Two modes: search archive.ph OR jump to latest version

• Easy toggle controls via popup

• Manual "jump" button for any page

• Visual feedback (blue/green notifications)

TECHNICAL DETAILS: - Vanilla JavaScript, Manifest V3 - Works on Chrome/Edge - No data collection, settings stored locally - Content script + popup interface

The extension respects sites' content while leveraging publicly available archives. It's particularly useful for research, fact-checking, or when you've hit monthly limits.

GitHub: https://github.com/dhrm1k/ArchiveJump

Install: Load unpacked in Developer Mode (Chrome Web Store submission coming)

Would love feedback on the UX, additional sites to support, or feature suggestions!

Note: This tool uses Archive.ph, which archives publicly available content. Please respect publishers by subscribing if you regularly read their content.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/curqui on 2025-06-30 08:52:23+00:00.

Hi folks! 👋

I’m Head of Engineering at Meilisearch, and over the past 6 years, I’ve been maintaining open-source repos and working with almost 1,000 contributors across our ecosystem.

I just published a blog post reflecting on what actually helps people contribute (and come back!).

Some of the key points I cover:

• How to create an organic and generous place to attract recurring contributions
• Why simplifying your good first issues matters more than you think
• How giving trust (not just tasks) builds long-term community health
• The importance of saying no, but the right way

📝 Full post here: What 1,000 contributors taught me about open source

Curious to hear from other maintainers: what’s helped you build or grow your contributor base? What would you add (or challenge) from the post?

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/katos8858 on 2025-06-29 19:56:42+00:00.

Homebox v0.20.0 released!

Homebox is proud to announce the release of version v0.20.0!

But first, what is Homebox?

Homebox is the inventory and organization system built for the Home User! With a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Homebox is the perfect solution for your home inventory, organization, and management needs.

About the update

We have officially released v0.20.0 and at the same time are making progress towards v1 (stable). This release covers a range of new features and bug fixes, including:

• Fix untranslated strings
• Printable label improvements
• Move passwords to use Argon2ID
• UI improvements
• Add page title for label and location pages
• Thumbnails
• Fixes for our VS Devcontainer
• ... And much more!

You can see a full list of changes here: Changelog

What about V1..?

Great news! We're making some solid progress towards a v1 release, and have documented our roadmap update here: Homebox v1 Roadmap: Update

Important Note

If you have a custom data path specified for attachments please read the updated documentation to ensure that attachments still work.

Follow the Homebox journey

• On Discord: https://discord.homebox.software/
• On the web: https://homebox.software/
• On Github: https://git.homebox.software/
• Demo: https://demo.homebox.software/
• Translate Homebox: https://translate.sysadminsmedia.com/

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/kringelschatten on 2025-06-27 18:07:43+00:00.

Dear opensource community,

We spent the last few years working on a lamp called "Starklicht" and tried to get it funded on Kickstarter. It didn't meet its goal.

Instead of letting the project gather dust on a hard drive, we decided to just release everything. The firmware (STM32), the app (Flutter), the 3D models – it's all on GitHub now. (3D Files and Electronics pending...)

A short video of what it does: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VudRR7jjuEI

Maybe some of you can make use of it, or salvage parts for your own projects.

Take a look if you're interested:

https://github.com/starklicht

Website:

starklicht.net

Also got some more Videos on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@starklicht-de

For updates, follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/starklicht_net/

We would love to know what you think.

The Documentation etc. are still work in progress, but we will update them over the next days and weeks 😊

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/donutloop on 2025-06-27 05:27:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/karinainfc on 2025-06-26 14:50:26+00:00.

Sorry if wrong sub/flair

I'm looking for a device for daily use that runs on open source software (and preferably hardware too) that is not affected by planned obsolescence, and is capable of both voip and cellular calls, both cellular and online text messages (specifically Signal and Discord), the ability to plan public transit routes on the spot (such as with Transportr) and some way to share mobile data from my sim card to my laptop. Preferably also the ability from some light online browsing and the ability to take pictures.

Thanks in advance

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Helpful_Battle_3294 on 2025-06-25 20:42:41+00:00.

Hi there! Hope this post finds you well!

Hi everyone! I'm a computer science undergrad student in Brazil, and over the past year I’ve really fallen in love with the world of Free and Open Source Software. I’ve become a daily GNU/Linux user, and I’ve been diving into tools, communities, and ideas that completely changed the way I see technology. More than just using FOSS tools, I’ve realized that teaching others about them and contributing to open ecosystems is something I care deeply about.

The problem is: my university doesn’t have any kind of FOSS-focused initiative. Nothing about Linux, no open source projects, no install fests — not even talks about it. And that’s why I’ve decided to create a club from scratch. My goal is to bring together students who want to explore open source development, organize workshops and talks, contribute to projects during the semester, and most of all, spread the philosophy behind free software. I truly believe we need this kind of culture in academia — especially in public universities, where openness and collaboration should be core values.

Beyond that, this project is also personal. It’s my way of taking leadership, sharing something I believe in, and building a portfolio that goes beyond class grades. But it’s been hard to explain that to some people — like my dad, for example — who doesn’t fully get why I’d invest time in something “voluntary” instead of focusing purely on paid opportunities. I see this club as an investment: in visibility, in networking, in technical skills, in initiative. But I’d love to hear from people who’ve done something similar.

Have you started or joined an open source club during university? How did you get people on board? What impact did it have on your personal growth or career? How do you explain the value of open source to people who don’t quite get it?

Any stories, advice, or encouragement would mean a lot. I’m just getting started, and I want to make this project something that lasts — not just for me, but for everyone who believes in technology that’s open, shared, and built together.

Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/CrankyBear on 2025-06-24 22:15:41+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/514sid on 2025-06-25 18:44:13+00:00.

I had a conversation on the digital signage subreddit (not sure if links are allowed, but you can check my recent comments there). Some people said that large companies and government agencies avoid using open-source software in production.

One person said even tools like Linux, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes are rejected where they work because “open source means no accountability” (which made me wonder what do they actually use then?).

I know that many companies offer paid support and licensing for open-source software like Red Hat, EDB, Redis Enterprise, and so on. But what surprised me was the claim that companies choose proprietary products over open-source just because they think open-source is too risky or hard to support.

That doesn’t really match my experience and knowledge.

I’d really like to hear from anyone working in enterprise or government IT, or from vendors and integrators who have been part of these decisions. Maybe I’m missing something here.

UPD: Here is the link to the discussion for full context

https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalsignage/comments/1lh4y41/comment/mzcw0c2/

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/opensourceinitiative on 2025-06-19 13:22:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/Repulsive_Design_716 on 2025-06-24 14:35:38+00:00.

Hey folks,

I’ve been building Toney, a terminal-based note-taking app written in Go using Bubbletea — it’s fast, minimal, and fits seamlessly into a terminal-first workflow.

✨ Core Features

• Lightweight and responsive TUI
• Keep a directory of Markdown notes
• Full CRUD support via keyboard
• Edit notes using Neovim (planned external editor support)
• Perfect for CLI users who prefer keyboard-driven productivity

Terminal apps tend to be far less resource-hungry than GUI alternatives and fit naturally into setups involving tmux, ssh, or remote environments.

🔧 Short-Term Roadmap

• [ ] Overlay support
• [ ] Viewer style improvements
• [ ] Error popups
• [ ] Keybind refactor
• [ ] Config file: ~/.config/toney/config.yaml
• [ ] Custom Markdown renderer
• [ ] File import/export
• [ ] External editor support (configurable)
• [ ] Custom components:
  • [ ] Task Lists
  • [x] Code blocks
  • [x] Tables

🌍 Long-Term Vision

• Cross-platform mobile-friendly version
• Server sync with cloud storage & configuration

I’m looking for contributors (or even users willing to test and give feedback). Whether you're into Go, terminal UI design, or Markdown tooling — there’s a lot of ground to cover and improve.

🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/SourcewareLab/Toney

Stars, issues, and PRs are all appreciated — even small ones!

Would love your thoughts or any feedback 🙌

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/badrillex on 2025-06-24 06:01:32+00:00.

This is a question I’ve had for a long time hope I’m in the right subreddit.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/cyrbevos on 2025-06-23 18:11:42+00:00.

The problem: You have critical secrets that need to survive years or decades, but storing them in one place creates a single point of failure. What happens if your hardware wallet breaks, your house burns down, or you simply forget where you hid your backup?

What we built - Fractum:

A tool that uses Shamir's Secret Sharing (the same math Trezor uses) to split your most critical secrets into pieces. You can store shares with family, friends, bank deposit boxes - anywhere. Need 3 out of 5 pieces to recover, but having only 2 pieces tells an attacker absolutely nothing.

Links:

• GitHub: https://github.com/katvio/fractum
• Security docs: https://fractum.katvio.com/security-architecture/

Real-world use cases for individuals:

• Cryptocurrency seeds: Split your hardware wallet backup across trusted family members
• Password manager exports: Your LastPass/Bitwarden master vault backup
• Important documents: Encrypted scans of wills, insurance papers, tax records
• Photo/video archives: Family memories encrypted on external drives
• Personal encryption keys: SSH keys, PGP keys you can't afford to lose

Why we went open source:

When your life savings or precious memories depend on a tool, you can't trust it to stay supported forever. Companies disappear, but math doesn't. Open source means:

• No vendor can hold your secrets hostage
• Community can maintain it even if we disappear
• You can audit every line of cryptographic code
• Works completely offline
• Each share is self-contained with the full recovery app

How it protects you:

🔥 House fire: Shares stored elsewhere remain safe

🚌 Bus factor: Family can pool shares to recover your assets

🏠 Theft/coercion: Attacker needs multiple people in different locations

🤔 Forgotten hiding spots: Only need threshold number of shares

📱 Lost devices: Hardware wallet breaks, but shares let you recover to any new wallet

The math: Built on Adi Shamir's 1979 algorithm - information-theoretic security that's literally impossible to break below the threshold, not just "really hard."

Full disclosure: We built this after almost losing our own critical keys. Figured other people face the same "how do I safely store this forever?" problem.

For the community: Looking for feedback on the crypto implementation or additional personal use cases. Goal is something anyone can rely on for decades of secret security, regardless of what happens to vendors or maintainers.

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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/TappyNetwork on 2025-06-23 03:13:12+00:00.

Made this as a passion project, hope you'll like it! You can try it out live at https://sodalite.otter.llc/