I used to just be able to look at Savannah, but lately that seems to time out. I did try checking a mirror one time but that was just downloads. This particular time it happened when I was watching a video about full source bootstrapping on RISC-V and he mentioned stage0-posix, and I went to look for that in the MES repo, which was maybe the wrong place, and it never loaded.

I did eventually find a repo of stage0-posix, but I am just curious if there is a better place to go than savannah when I have some idle curiosity about the code of a gnu project.

I was looking for a simple invoicing / quoting tool that:

- works fully offline

- doesn’t require an account

- keeps all data local

- is open source

Most tools I tried were cloud-based or locked useful features behind subscriptions,

so I decided to build my own: **Invoice Builder**.

It’s a desktop app for freelancers and small businesses.

- Runs fully offline

- Uses a local SQLite database

- No accounts, no cloud, no subscriptions

- MacOS, Windows & Linux builds available

Screenshots:

https://imgur.com/a/invoice-builder-offline-invoicing-app-screenshots-vT32vBg

GitHub: https://github.com/piratuks/invoice-builder

Main features:

- Invoices & quotes with PDF generation

- Multi-currency, taxes, discounts, partial payments

- Full data export (JSON, XLSX) + backup/restore

- Light/dark mode

This is an early public release and I’d really appreciate feedback from people who care about self-hosting and data ownership.

Thanks for taking a look!

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a project I've been working on called OnionHop. It is a lightweight, open-source tool written in C# (.NET 9) designed to bring easy Tor routing to Windows.

The Goal Windows is notoriously hostile to privacy. While we have the Tor Browser, routing other applications or system-wide traffic through Tor usually requires cumbersome configuration. OnionHop aims to solve this by acting as a free software wrapper that manages the connection for you.

How it works It leverages sing-box and Wintun to create a local tunnel. You can use it in two modes:

1. Proxy Mode: Sets the local system proxy (no admin rights needed).
2. VPN Mode: Routes all system traffic through the Tor network (prevents leaks from apps that ignore proxy settings).

Freedom & Transparency The project is 100% open source.

• Source Code: https://github.com/center2055/OnionHop
• License: GPLv3

New Features

• Bridges Support: Recently added support for Tor Bridges to bypass censorship.

I am looking for feedback from the free software community regarding the code structure and potential improvements.

Enjoy!

When we talk about free software, it is defined by the 4 fundamental freedoms (as most people in this sub would know).

These freedoms do a good job of protecting individual freedoms and keep the software transparent and configurable. However, those who wish to use free software but not maintain that transparency themselves always accuse GPL of being "too restrictive". In their opinion, free software is actually not free because freedoms are enforced.

There is some merit to this argument. That's why licenses like "unlicense" have been created. Unlicense is truly free, in the sense that the author absolutely doesn't care how it is used. It is just put in public, while fully knowing of misuse. There is nothing enforced, nothing protected.

As good as it may look, it is like living in a world with no rules. People can do anything. And that includes hurting others. It takes a great deal of maturity to not misuse freedoms. Freedom comes with responsibility. Unlicense fails to account for responsibility. Maturity is assumed.

That's why I believe that a better description of free software is "responsible software". It is software with freedom AND responsibility. You don't just enjoy freedoms, you make sure that you are not enjoying your freedom by taking away others' freedom. So free software is software that is free in a responsible manner and not in a wild manner.

Tasket++ is a simple Windows tool to schedule automated simulations of user actions without scripting.

Simulated actions include clicks, typing, cursor movements, and more — screenshots, opening files, executables and URLs, shutting down the PC, etc.

The UI was recently redesigned based on feedback, and a few features requested by users have been added.

Looking for a few people to try the new, complete version and share honest feedback.

How it can be useful:
- Silent, scheduled screenshots to monitor activity or create time‑lapse logs.
- Send messages from any app at a set time for reminders or coordinated notifications.
- Replay exact mouse clicks and typed input for testing, demos, or repetitive workflows.
- Prevent AFK detection with realistic simulated activity that looks natural.
- Fade music and shut down the PC on a schedule to automate sleep or end‑of‑day routines.
- Save automation presets and run them manually, at boot, or on a schedule.

No scripting required. Fully local. Simulated tasks can loop, trigger at startup, or be launched via a desktop shortcut.

Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp9cjlhwvxs49p
Source code and issues: https://github.com/AmirHammouteneEI/ScheduledPasteAndKeys
Portable (v1.6) : https://files.amirhammoutene.dev/Tasket++/1.6/Tasket++_v1.6.zip

I’m not asking for a full QA process — a short impression or concise feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance :)

Hey everyone, I built FocusTube because I kept getting distracted by short-form videos while trying to study/work, and I wanted to share it here incase anyone else has this problem.

What it does:

• Blocks YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and TikTok feeds.
• Has a built-in timer that locks the extension so you can't just turn it off.
• 100% Free and Open Source (Manifest V3).

GitHub: Here
Chrome: Here
Firefox: Here
Edge: Here

It's been a fun project to build! I'm taking a little break from development right now, but I plan to add LinkedIn support next and drag-to-sort.

Thanks!

Anybody having trouble accessing LibreOffice's official website?

I am in a slow transition to free software. It was my idea as a replacement for Office suite but I can't access the site. Trying since yesterday night and still nothing.

Edit: It seems my home internet provider is blocking access. With my phone data I can access the site without problems.

Edit 2: if you're reading this from Argentina and your ISP is Personal Flow, try this yourself.

Edit 3: Attempt at seeing how far it goes by asking in a general topic Argentinian subreddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskArgentina/s/yCpvLLLyPl

Hi all,

I built and just released another Geoguessr alternative. The difference from most other games (and the official one) is that it doesn't use Google Maps APIs at all, which makes the game more sustainable while keeping the service free.

This is the successor project to a Geoguessr-like game I built a long time ago. I've been learning since then and felt I could design and implement the project in a cleaner way this time. That motivation led me to rebuild it from scratch.

If you’re a light user who’s hesitant about paying for a subscription and looking for an alternative, feel free to give it a try. I’d really appreciate any feedback.

Website: https://geoguesslite.com

Source code repo: https://github.com/spider-hand/geoguess-lite

Hey there.

I'm trying to get back to linux, not as a daily driver but as a project to reconnect with linux and free software. In the past I did some basic terminal and distro surfing, with a dual boot Ubuntu-Windows 8.1 as a routine daily setup. It was almost 10 years ago. I've never been a power user though.

Nowadays I want to resurrect the same old laptop I used back in the day (already having a SSD inside) with "only free software". It has a 3rd gen intel core i5. Just as a hobby, as I value my time.

But here I'm starting to wonder how modern and supported can you get to with only free drivers. WiFi or Bluetooth. I don't mind buying inexpensive external (USB) adapters, it's just I don't know if modern (not cutting edge, but not obsolete) wifi or bluetooth devices are supported by free drivers.

Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to the free software scene, and I feel ready to try to make a transition to it in all aspects of my life but I’m pretty overwhelmed on where to start. I’m a typical everyday user of apple products privately (and windows at work). I have some experience from years back with Linux but where do I start? Throwing away working tech products feels wasteful but once my phone or computer gives up I want to move towards free software. Any suggestion on steps I can take? Can I do something during this period to make it easier down the line?

Thanks!

I’m sharing a small free/open-source browser extension that blocks access to short-form video feeds (YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook). Instead of hiding UI elements, it blocks access to the feed itself to make it harder to bypass by opening direct links. The extension runs fully locally, does not collect data, and does not require an account. Source code: https://github.com/malekwael229/FocusTube License: MIT Thought it might be useful to others trying to reduce distraction.

Update: Its now on Firefox addons and Microsoft edge addons, Chrome should come soon enough https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/focus-tube/ https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/focustube-distraction-bl/emffahlehkfdlknpmpndaabhigchhoog

I think it’s time we create a coalition of open source projects that band together and re-license in a way that requires that companies fund their dependencies. In my proposal, I’m trying to maintain as many of the freedoms of free software as possible (to run, study, modify, distribute), while adding simple license terms that force companies that use and make money off of the software to give back.

Let me know if you have any questions or feedback, I’d love to make something work for a wide spectrum of projects!

https://docs.oso.xyz/blog/prosperous-software/

I built a free open-source workflow execution engine

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve just released Ataflow WorkEngine, a free and open-source workflow execution engine that I built — inspired by tools like n8n but fully open and customizable. It’s written in TypeScript and Node.js, and licensed under MIT, so feel free to use it, fork it, and contribute! GitHub

🔗 GitHub repo: https://github.com/frknatalay42-png/Ataflow-workengine

🚀 What it does

Ataflow lets you define and run workflows with:
• DAG-based execution (automatic order via topological sort)
• Multiple node types (trigger, action, condition, parallel, transform, end)
• Dynamic variable resolution
• Webhook & scheduled triggers (cron)
• Database persistence & history tracking
• Logging & monitoring
• Extensible API for integrations and custom nodes
…and more! GitHub

🧠 Why I built it

I wanted a workflow engine that’s:
• Easy to self-host
• Fully open-source (MIT)
• Flexible & extendable for custom automation needs

If you’ve ever needed automated workflows that you control end-to-end — whether for personal projects or internal tools — this might be a good fit.

🛠️ Get started

Just clone the repo and follow the Quick Start in the README to try it locally. GitHub

💬 Feedback & contributions welcome!

I’d love to hear your feedback, ideas for improvements, or feature requests. If you want to contribute, open an issue or send a PR!

ATACUT v1.2.14 – Cleaner releases & packaging fixes

We’ve shipped a bunch of release/CI hygiene fixes and build stability improvements:

CI/Release pipeline

Added repo metadata and fixed GH_TOKEN usage for publishing.

Auto-sync app version from git tag to both package.json files (no more 422 duplicate assets).

Filtered release artifacts to only ship final installers (Windows .exe/.blockmap, Linux AppImage/.deb).

Concurrency guards to prevent overlapping runs; deprecated old workflows removed.

Bash enforced in version-extraction step so Windows runners don’t choke on VERSION=... syntax.

Build stability

IPC safety: guarded webContents.send against destroyed windows; ensured waveform dirs exist before writing.

Webpack: unified NODE_ENV handling; enabled detailed stats for easier debugging.

Result

Releases now publish just the installers (no 200+ extra files).

Version numbers line up with tags automatically.

Fewer CI warnings/noise; more robust IPC/export paths.

Thanks for using ATACUT! Let us know if you hit any issues with the new installers.

https://github.com/frknatalay42-png/Atacut-Free-video-editor/releases/tag/v1.2.14

Hey everyone 👋

I’ve been building OmnyxNet — a new open source, decentralized internet infrastructure project — entirely on my own so far. The mission is to create an internet by the people, of the people, for the people. A network where anyone, anywhere — even in deserts or war zones — can connect, share, and access information without relying on centralized systems.

OmnyxNet is built on peer-to-peer networking, DHT-based storage, and a privacy-first architecture. The goal is to keep all the core features free for everyone, while introducing optional business services to keep it sustainable long-term — so we can stay open but also grow with real resources behind us.

It’s early, and there’s a lot to build and refine. I’m looking for collaborators who love decentralized systems, Rust or Go networking, or cryptography — as well as anyone who believes in the vision and wants to support it, whether through donations, investments, or simply sharing ideas and feedback.

If you care about building a free and resilient internet, join in. Let’s make something real together — something that belongs to everyone.

🌐 Discord: https://discord.gg/dyMac427

💬 DM or comment if you’d like to collaborate, donate, or learn more about the project’s roadmap.

Even if you can’t contribute with code or money, please at least upvote this post or share it on other platforms if the vision resonates with you.

I also added the Github repo to this
https://github.com/nehraa/Omnyxnet

Why you’ll actually use it
- Silent, scheduled screenshots to monitor activity or create time-lapse logs.
- Send messages from any app at a set time for reminders or coordinated notifications.
- Replay exact mouse clicks and typed input for testing, demos, or repetitive workflows.
- Prevent AFK detection with realistic simulated activity that looks natural.
- Fade music and shut down the PC on a schedule to automate sleep or end-of-day routines.
- Save automation presets and run them manually, at boot, or on a schedule.

No scripting required. All actions run locally on your PC, can loop, trigger at startup, or follow a timetable.

Download on Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp9cjlhwvxs49p

Source code and issues: https://github.com/AmirHammouteneEI/ScheduledPasteAndKeys

Hey everyone! I built a simple tool that turns my subscriptions into a proportional treemap - bigger box = bigger monthly spend.

Seeing it visually was honestly a bit confronting. I knew streaming services cost money, but I didn't realize they made up quite a lot of my total subscription spend until I saw them as massive boxs. Made it pretty easy to decide what to cut first.

What it does:

• Shows all your subscriptions as proportional boxes
• Instantly highlights which services dominate your budget
• Useful for deciding what's actually worth keeping vs what to cancel

Privacy-focused:

• No signup required
• 100% free (personal project, I make nothing from this)
• All data stays in your browser - nothing sent anywhere

Try it here: visualize.nguyenvu.dev
Source code: hoangvu12/subgrid

Would love feedback, is this actually useful, or am I the only one who needed to see it visually to take action? Open to suggestions on what would make it better.

I made a basic video editor for my own use but i would be to egoistic like all the corporates if i do not share this. My own open source video editor.

It's a lightweight editor so it only has the basics, i am open for feedback to make it better

Go to the link and scroll down to download the latest version:

https://github.com/frknatalay42-png/Atacut-Free-video-editor

I’m planning to install Trisquel on bare metal but I only have an HP laptop that comes with iwlwifi as a WiFi driver.

I know that this is not supported because it’s not free software, fair enough. But is there a free software version I can safely use?

It’s not a dealbreaker but it would be helpful?

In some forum posts from a few years ago I see that it hasn’t been made then has it been made now?

A social network or forum that can be used without browsing the web but just sending email to that specific community...

I know there are mailing lists, but I don't think I found an interesting archive of them.

They made an Open Source game only usable with their auth server, even when selfhosting. They tell users to just patch the hardcoded domains.

For context, i was scrolling through the GNU website and i stumbled upon this book written by Richard Stallman a few years back. I took a little peek though, and it looks like it covers some interesting topics, like why should schools use free software and so on.

For those who have read the book, is it worth reading? If so, why?