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What self-hosted apps do you use daily?

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✓Proxmox VE
✓Traefik
✓Vaultwarden
✓Nextcloud
✓Matrix + Element
✓Jitsi Meet
✓Jellyfin
✓Home Assistant
✓Paperless-ngx
✓n8n
✓Grafana + Prometheus + Loki
✓Uptime Kuma
✓Pi-hole
✓Tailscale

Daily, I rely on a suite of self-hosted applications tailored for various aspects of my digital life. Below is a structured overview of both core and specialized tools alongside strategic insights for maintaining operational efficiency and data security.

Core Infrastructure

·Proxmox VE: A type-1 hypervisor that manages all services in isolated VMs/LXCs. It excels in handling backups, snapshots, and efficient resource allocation.
·Traefik: A reverse proxy that automates Let’s Encrypt TLS and dynamically configures routing, making it indispensable for securing and managing network traffic.
·Vaultwarden: A lightweight, Bitwarden-compatible password manager that ensures secure password syncing across all devices.
·Nextcloud: Equipped with OnlyOffice, it serves as a robust cloud replacement for file storage, calendaring, and collaborative document editing.

Communication & Collaboration

·Matrix + Element: Decentralized and end-to-end encrypted, this setup replaces platforms like Slack and Discord.
·Jitsi Meet: Offers self-hosted video conferencing without participant limits, leveraging WebRTC for seamless integration.

Media & Entertainment

·Jellyfin: An open-source media server for streaming movies and TV shows, supporting transcoding with a user-friendly interface.
·Calibre-Web: Manages and provides access to an ebook library online, compatible with Kindle devices via email synchronization.

Productivity & Automation

·Home Assistant: Acts as a home automation hub, integrating diverse smart devices for unified management and automation.
·Paperless-ngx: Streamlines document management with OCR and tagging, facilitating efficient retrieval and archiving.
·n8n: A workflow automation platform that enables complex integrations and task automations akin to Zapier.

Monitoring & Maintenance

·Grafana + Prometheus + Loki: These tools provide comprehensive monitoring by visualizing metrics and logs effectively.
·Uptime Kuma: Monitors service uptime and immediately alerts via Matrix or Telegram if services go down.

Networking & Security

·Pi-hole: Blocks ads network-wide through DNS queries, enhancing browsing efficiency.
·Tailscale: Provides a secure VPN based on WireGuard, facilitating safe remote access without complex configurations.

Final Recommendations

Beginner's should start with the Core Infrastructure setup (Proxmox VE, Nextcloud, Vaultwarden) supplemented by Pi-hole for network management. Advanced users can expand into Media & Entertainment and Productivity & Automation tools for a more comprehensive infrastructure. Always prioritize maintaining backups, staying updated on patches, and routinely monitoring system health and security.