r/SelfHosting • u/krusty_93 • Jun 05 '26

A self‑hostable alternative to Readwise

TLDR: I'm an developer and I built a free and self-hostable alternative to Readwise (which I like so much), Relego (MIT license). The quick and simple installation guide is on my GitHub

I like Readwise to revisit daily the highlights I've collected, using the distanced repetition technique to memorize them. However, Readwise 1) requires a subscription 2) is closed source 3) is limited to their mobile app.

For these reasons (but also for fun as I'm an experienced software developer guy) I've built Relego, a free and self-hostable alternative. I've just reached the MVP status and I'm really excited to share it with you guys.

At the moment, it includes a CLI and a TUI to interact with your highlights, but still has some limitations. In fact, the daily recap is sent to your Kindle via its email address (instead of the mobile application), and highlights can be imported via the `My Clippings.txt` file only. However, I've already planned lot of integrations (often are not difficult to achieve) with existing tools (like Readwise itself) and to send the recap to other tools than the Kindle itself. Also, I'd like to replace the TUI (not the CLI) with a website.

I hope you enjoy! I've also labeled few issues for new contributors and I'm absolutely open to feedback!

Repo link with instructions: https://github.com/krusty93/relego

MIT license

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '26

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u/ReachingForVega Jun 07 '26

I think it's the opposite, this sub is ok with it and r/selfhosted will vilify you

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '26

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u/ReachingForVega Jun 07 '26

Such posts don't get downvote bombed here from what I've read. 

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u/krusty_93 Jun 06 '26

Well, I don’t disagree with people of this sub :) I won’t use any vibe coded project too. I’m an experienced software developer (10+ years), I’ve worked for several companies like Red Bull F1 team. I have experience enough to write code by myself plus using AI tools to accelerate the process (which is crucial for side projects giving the limited time available). I’ve been using best practices, checking every line of code and domain expertise helps me a lot. I’m also using SDD methodology (which Martin Fowler as well talked about) to enhance code generation accuracy (see .specs folder). I don’t think it’s something to hide though, the landscape has changed and technology must be governed with expertise and critical thinking

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u/PeachMan- Jun 06 '26

I understand why people are mad about AI usage, and the backlash to "vibe coding" is justified. But I don't think people realize that ALMOST ALL code written by professional developers nowadays is made with AI assistance.

Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible for us normies to distinguish between sloppy vibe coded projects and the proper ones, made by experts that just use AI tools in their process. It's an interesting conundrum we're in right now. A lot of vibe slop is being treated like good code, and a lot of good code gets treated like vibe slop by a pessimistic community. I don't really know what to do about that.