debloat.dev — replace the junk

kept by eddie aug 25

debloat.dev lists open-source alternatives to replace bloated vendor software, featuring projects like VSCodium, Immich, and Home Assistant with licensing and user ratings.

Files are the interface humans and agents interact with
Filesystems serve as a universal, durable database for both humans and AI agents, outliving the specific software used to create them.
also on Immich, #developer-tools
SoundOff: Low-cost Passive Ultrasound Tags for Non-invasive and Non-Intrusive Smart Home Sensing — Yibo Fu
SoundOff uses passive, battery-free 3D-printed metal tags that emit unique ultrasound chirps when moved, enabling private, zero-infrastructure smart home sensing.
also on Home Assistant, #open-source
Maybe we don't need a server
Syncthing syncs files directly between devices without a server, and the author imagines a future where calendars, contacts, and email are just synced files.
also on Syncthing, #open-source