Why more software? #
Because it’s fun. I find it shockingly fun to spin up a new docker container running some service that I’m never going to use past the first 2 days of starting it (To be fair with most of the projects mentioned here they are used on the daily). There are so many well maintained, useful projects that can improve my life as well.
How do you find out about all of these? #
I have spent a lot of time scrolling reddit posts on r/selfhosted about peoples favourite self-hosted apps and their most used. All of my services are also very well known so are very easy to come across when browsing. I have also recently found out about all of the sites that have big lists of free and open source software for you to self host:
These have been very helpful at finding cool services on, especially when you can filter by iPhone companion apps!
What are my favourite apps? #
- Home Assistant
- Immich
- Paperless-ngx
- Jellyfin
All of these services simply just work. You spin them up and start using them, it’s as simple as that. They also do what they do very well. Home Assistant is as simple as opening it up and then switching things on and off. It can automatically pair with practically every smart device in your home.