Projects sharing features with Remote Storage

PartyKit is a serverless WebSocket backend platform for building real-time multiplayer applications. It provides a globally distributed edge computing runtime that runs stateful server code close to users, with automatic scaling and hibernation for idle rooms. The platform handles WebSocket connections, HTTP requests, and durable storage without requiring infrastructure management, and includes a client and server SDK with hooks, storage, and Yjs integration for building collaborative features. The platform distinguishes itself through per-room isolation using Durable Objects, where each uniq

GrowthBook is a feature flagging and experimentation platform that utilizes a warehouse-native approach to data analysis. It serves as a system for managing feature rollouts and conducting A/B tests by executing SQL queries directly against existing data warehouses to calculate experiment results. The platform is distinguished by its integration of a Model Context Protocol server, which allows AI coding assistants and IDEs to manage flags and query analytics using natural language. It also provides specialized capabilities for AI model optimization, enabling the testing of prompts and models

VictoriaMetrics is a high-performance, scalable time series database and observability platform designed for long-term storage and analysis of metric, log, and trace data. It functions as a unified backend for monitoring ecosystems, offering full compatibility with industry-standard protocols and query languages. The system is built to handle massive data volumes through a distributed architecture that supports horizontal scaling and efficient data lifecycle management. The platform distinguishes itself through a storage engine that utilizes consistent hashing for data sharding and log-struct

ESPHome is a framework for creating and managing custom firmware for microcontrollers, specifically targeting ESP32 and ESP8266 architectures. It replaces the need for writing complex embedded C++ code by allowing users to define hardware behavior, pin configurations, and automation logic through simple, declarative text files. The system automatically compiles these configurations into optimized binary images, providing a streamlined path from design to deployment. The project distinguishes itself through a modular, component-based architecture that emphasizes local-first control, ensuring t

CookieCloud is a system for synchronizing encrypted browser cookies and local storage across multiple devices using a self-hosted server. Its primary purpose is to maintain authenticated session states across different browser installations without the need for repeated manual authentication. The project employs a client-side end-to-end encryption model, ensuring that sensitive data is encrypted and decrypted locally on the device so the synchronization server only handles ciphertext. It distinguishes itself by providing automated session maintenance, which periodically refreshes specific web

FreeTube is a privacy-focused desktop application for watching YouTube videos without ads, tracking cookies, or the requirement of a Google account. It functions as a local-first subscription manager that tracks channels and playlists in local files instead of a centralized cloud account. The application avoids tracking-heavy official APIs by using a content extractor that parses web pages directly. To further protect user identity, it can route network traffic through proxies or Tor to mask the hardware IP address. The software provides tools for distraction-free viewing, including the abil

Publii is a local static site generator and offline content management system. It operates as a desktop application that renders content into HTML files on a local machine, removing server-side vulnerabilities and eliminating the need for a live database or active internet connection during the authoring process. The system is distinguished by a focus on privacy and search engine optimization. It includes built-in tools for GDPR compliance, such as cookie consent management and the ability to restrict third-party embeds until user consent is provided. For visibility, it automates the generati

Feedbin is an RSS feed aggregator that collects and organizes updates from websites, video channels, and playlists into a chronological list. It functions as a centralized content manager, providing tools for feed aggregation and the organization of web-based information. The service distinguishes itself by converting email newsletters into feed entries via unique email aliases and offering a dedicated podcast manager that tracks playback progress across devices. It also includes a full-text extractor to retrieve complete articles when source feeds only provide snippets and a system to track

LunaTV is an IPTV streaming web application and progressive web app media aggregator. It functions as a dockerized media server that aggregates video sources and metadata from multiple external content management systems into a single searchable interface for streaming live television and on-demand video. The project distinguishes itself with a video stream ad-skipper that identifies and removes sliced advertisements from video feeds. It also features a remote configuration distribution system that delivers application settings through encoded links to automate the setup of clients. The appl

Electric is a Postgres data synchronization engine and replication proxy designed to enable local-first software. It replicates data from Postgres databases to client-side stores in real time using logical replication, allowing applications to maintain a local embedded database for offline access and low-latency updates. The system distinguishes itself by using shapes to filter and authorize specific subsets of database rows and columns before streaming them to clients or edge workers. It further supports multi-user collaboration by integrating a conflict-free replicated data type framework t

Epicenter is a local-first knowledge management system and data orchestrator designed to structure information generated by large language models into validated schemas. It functions as a storage architecture that persists application data in human-readable files and databases to ensure user ownership and portability. The system distinguishes itself by projecting language model outputs into structured, schema-validated tables and utilizing conflict-free replicated data types to synchronize application state across multiple devices without a central server. This allows for offline access and c

Saber is a cross-platform handwriting application and digital ink organizer designed for creating, storing, and managing handwritten notes. It functions as an encrypted note synchronization tool that keeps private content consistent across phones, tablets, and computers. The application features a handwriting interface framework that supports digital document annotation and a hierarchical file system for arranging notes into nested folders. It utilizes client-side end-to-end encryption to secure data before transmission and synchronizes state across devices via a cloud relay. The system incl

WildfireChat’s im-server is an open-source instant messaging backend that handles message routing, user management, and group chat for private deployments. It provides a self-hosted messaging platform that can run on private infrastructure without third-party cloud dependencies, supporting enterprise messaging with group management, user directories, and external system integration. The server synchronizes messages and state across mobile, desktop, web, and mini-program clients simultaneously, and supports real-time audio/video calls with group conferencing and live streaming. It includes enc

Readest is a cross-platform digital book reader and library management system designed to render multi-format ebook files across different devices. It provides a consistent interface for viewing digital content while coordinating reading progress, bookmarks, and notes through synchronization services. The application includes specialized tools for technical and academic reading, such as code syntax highlighting, a virtual split-screen viewport for comparing documents, and full-text search for rapid information retrieval. It further extends the reading experience with integrated dictionary loo

Realm Kotlin is a local, object-oriented NoSQL database engine designed for Kotlin Multiplatform applications. It enables developers to persist structured application data directly as objects, eliminating the need for traditional relational table structures while ensuring information remains accessible during offline periods. The library distinguishes itself through a compiler-plugin-based architecture that maps standard language classes to database models at compile time. It utilizes zero-copy memory mapping and a lazy-loading query engine to manage data efficiently, while a shared C++ core

NetNewsWire is an RSS feed aggregator and cloud-synced news reader. It provides a centralized interface for collecting, organizing, and consuming articles from multiple web feed formats using an XML feed parser. The application features a local database feed cache to ensure fast retrieval and offline access to content. It includes a customizable theme engine that decouples visual styling from logic, allowing the user interface appearance to be adjusted via configurable parameters. The platform supports cross-device reading synchronization for subscription lists and read markers through remot

Feeder is an RSS and Atom feed reader that aggregates content into a single interface. It functions as a full-text content extractor that removes website clutter to isolate the main body of articles, and a self-hosted feed synchronizer that maintains subscription lists and read statuses across devices via a private backend server. The application integrates AI services and external API keys to translate and generate concise summaries of long-form articles. It also features a text-to-speech reader that uses system engines with automatic language detection to convert written content into spoken

dzzoffice is an enterprise collaboration platform and digital workplace automation suite. It functions as a collaborative document management system and a cloud storage gateway, providing a centralized hub for team communication, task tracking, and corporate directory services. The platform is distinguished by its ability to mount multiple external cloud storage providers and private drives into a single unified interface for file management. It supports real-time co-authoring and previewing of office documents through integration with external office servers and maintains a structured intern

Home Assistant is a home automation platform and IoT device orchestrator that serves as a central hub for controlling smart devices and executing automated routines. It functions as a local smart home controller, managing device states and automation logic on a local network to provide a private alternative to cloud-based hubs. The system emphasizes privacy-focused IoT management by prioritizing local control to reduce reliance on external cloud services. It enables multi-vendor device integration, translating diverse third-party hardware signals into a unified interface for consolidated mana

Blossom is a self-hosted, containerized note-taking application designed for private knowledge management. It functions as a centralized repository for personal documentation, allowing users to maintain full ownership of their data by hosting the platform on their own server infrastructure. The application centers on a markdown-based productivity workflow that synchronizes plain-text files across multiple devices. By utilizing a local-first state management model, it ensures immediate interaction with files while asynchronously reconciling changes through a private server backend. This approa

This project is a cross-platform desktop email client built with web technologies. It serves as an extensible mail application that allows users to manage and organize email correspondence and can link to self-hosted synchronization engines to manage user data. The application is designed for extensibility through a plugin architecture and logic extension hooks, enabling the addition of custom features such as text translation, email templating, and external service integrations. It further distinguishes itself by providing a customizable interface that supports user-defined CSS styling and t

Openwork is an AI agent for desktop automation that uses large language models to execute browser tasks, manage local files, and automate desktop workflows. It operates on a local-first execution model, translating natural language prompts into sequences of tool calls to perform digital chores. The system functions as a framework for defining and saving repeatable sequences of actions as reusable skills. It integrates large language models with third-party services and local APIs to synchronize data and share files. The agent includes capabilities for headless browser automation to conduct r

Dash-iOS is a mobile documentation reader and technical reference library designed for Apple devices. It functions as an offline browser that allows users to store, view, and search technical reference materials locally on their device. The application provides a local-first approach to documentation storage, enabling users to access API guides and technical manuals without an active internet connection. It utilizes a local search index and metadata management to facilitate rapid lookups and navigation across stored documentation sets.

Open Design is an AI design orchestration platform and LLM agent workspace designed for generating prototypes, presentations, and motion graphics. It functions as a local-first environment that integrates various command-line AI agents and coding tools into a unified design workflow, allowing users to migrate design specifications into brand-compliant source code. The project is distinguished by its ability to enforce visual consistency through a design system manager that defines brand contracts and tokens using Markdown. It features a specialized motion graphics generator that converts HTML

Jasmine is a digital comic reader and community content platform designed for browsing, reading, and organizing digital comic collections. It functions as a comic library manager that allows users to track reading progress, save favorite titles, and categorize comic series. The application is an offline-capable web app that employs local-first data and content caching to ensure comic pages remain accessible without an internet connection. It features a responsive page viewer that adjusts comic dimensions based on the device screen size to maintain readability. The platform integrates social

This project is a markdown web clipper and local-first web archiver. It functions as a browser extension that extracts web page content and highlights, saving them as structured markdown files for personal knowledge management and long-term preservation. The utility acts as a template-based content extractor, transforming raw website data into formatted notes. It uses custom variables and processing filters to organize how captured information is structured before it is sent to a local directory.

Athens is no longer maintainted. Athens was an open-source, collaborative knowledge graph, backed by YC W21