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Self-hosting is being discussed through both practical homelab builds (servers, containers, media storage) and specific apps/projects, while some threads highlight how third-party platform changes can squeeze open-source self-hosted alternatives. Overall, the focus is on getting apps running reliably at home and choosing storage/resources wisely.

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Key Takeaway Self-hosting is viable for personal use, but you may be forced to adapt when external services change access or incentives for open-source clients.
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Self-hosting is viable for personal use, but you may be forced to adapt when external services change access or incentives for open-source clients.

Self-hosting is being discussed through both practical homelab builds (servers, containers, media storage) and specific apps/projects, while some threads highlight how third-party platform changes can squeeze open-source self-hosted alternatives. Overall, the focus is on getting apps running reliably at home and choosing storage/resources wisely.

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XDA-Developers · 2h ago
I started my home lab with a full-size PC, and now I can't imagine using anything else

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developer program impact A Strava developer program is claimed to effectively eliminate open-source, self-hosted Strava apps.
Zot purpose Zot is described as a self-hosted container registry running on a Raspberry Pi K3s cluster.
Immich use case Immich is being self-hosted specifically for personal and family photos.
storage question A thread asks how much storage is needed for self-hosted movies.

What to Watch

  • Follow r/selfhosted for updates on open-source Strava client replacements after the developer program change. XDA Developers
  • Track r/HomeServer storage discussions for concrete recommendations on self-hosted movie library sizing. XDA Developers
  • Watch for additional r/selfhosted build reports using Zot on Raspberry Pi with K3s clusters. r/selfhosted

Recent signals

  • Interested in self hosting movies, how much storage would I need? r/HomeServer
  • I started my home lab with a full-size PC, and now I can't imagine using anything else XDA-Developers
  • K8s architecture for self-hosted WebRTC vehicle teleoperation across 3 regions -- advice needed XDA Developers
  • Fredy - Self-hosted real estate scraper for Germany, just hit 1k stars XDA Developers
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Most people think Ubiquiti gear is overkill for a home lab — they're missing the whole point

I'm done with ex-enterprise eBay finds

2d ago Joe Rice-Jones
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I wanted a Synology home server until I realized it was designed to stop me from building one

You are better off with even a DIY NAS.

2d ago Anurag Singh

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Hacker News · u/artex_xh · 

Show HN: Dataroom – a Pi and self-hosted research harness on low-budget GPU

Show HN: Dataroom – a Pi and self-hosted research harness on low-budget GPU

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Hacker News · u/daniel3303 · 

Equibles – Open-source, self-hosted mini Bloomberg Terminal for AI agents

Equibles – Open-source, self-hosted mini Bloomberg Terminal for AI agents

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Hacker News · u/raphi011 · 

Show HN: Kios – An iOS e-reader app with kobo, kosync and OPDS support

Hey all! I love reading on my Kobo, especially paired with a self-hosted server that speaks the Kobo sync protocol. The one catch: it doesn't fit in my pocket, so I can't always take it with me.So I built my own iOS e-re…

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Hacker News · u/theshrike79 · 

Odysseys – A Self-Hosted AI Workspace

Odysseys – A Self-Hosted AI Workspace

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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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