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Discussion is centered on self-hosting in homelab/HomeServer communities, including building new self-hosted tools and evaluating server/OS options. A notable negative thread claims Strava’s new developer program has effectively shut down open-source, self-hosted Strava apps, prompting concern about what can still be self-hosted.

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Key Takeaway Self-hosting remains active for homelabs, but platform policy shifts—like Strava’s developer program—can abruptly reduce options for self-hosted apps.
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Self-hosting remains active for homelabs, but platform policy shifts—like Strava’s developer program—can abruptly reduce options for self-hosted apps.

Discussion is centered on self-hosting in homelab/HomeServer communities, including building new self-hosted tools and evaluating server/OS options. A notable negative thread claims Strava’s new developer program has effectively shut down open-source, self-hosted Strava apps, prompting concern about what can still be self-hosted.

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Briefing Findings · Self-hosting remains active

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claim on Strava apps Strava’s new developer program “just killed every open-source, self-hosted Strava app.”
new project shared BoxBox is described as a self-hosted file manager for homelabs/NAS boxes.
server sizing change A homelab was migrated from 25U to 15U (“Went Smaller”).

What to Watch

  • Watch the r/selfhosted discussion thread for reactions and alternatives after Strava’s developer program change. r/selfhosted
  • Follow r/homelab and Level1Techs discussions for continued moves between server platforms like Unraid and NAS/home server OS choices. Level1Techs Forum

What Changed

  • I built BoxBox: a self-hosted file manager for homelabs/NAS boxes r/homelab
  • Strava's new developer program just killed every open-source, self-hosted Strava app XDA Developers
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r/selfhosted r/homelab r/HomeServer Level1Techs Forum TrueNAS Forum WunderTech

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r/selfhosted · u/frogfuhrer · 

Strava's new developer program just killed every open-source, self-hosted Strava app

Strava posted an "update to our developer program" today and it basically means the end for people that were building their own tools around Strava's API: https://communityhub.strava.com/insider-journal-9/an-update-to-ou…
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24GB of VRAM in a 1L enclosure with custom cooler

Hey r/homelab, n3rdware has just released something custom for the mad lads wanting to run microscopic homelabs. Say hello to the RTX PRO 4000 SFF Blackwell Single-Slot Cooler. The RTX PRO 4000 SFF is already the low-pro…
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