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  • ntfy.sh : self-hostable notifications
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    https://ntfy.sh

    ntfy (pronounce: notify) is a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service. It allows you to send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts from any computer, entirely without signup, cost or setup. It's also open source if you want to run your own.

    Really simple notifications for scripts, server status etc.

    curl -d "Backup successful πŸ˜€" ntfy.sh/mytopic

    If self-hosted, obviously change the ntfy.sh to your own domain.

    App Wishlist

  • Granular per-app backup schedules
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    While trying to resolve some backup issues, I wondered if it might be possible in future Cloudron release to have backup policies per app.

    Some apps need backing up daily but some might only need weekly or monthly. Currently backup configuration is set globally for the instance.

    Feature Requests

  • Non-profit plans
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Just to add context to my comment :
    I have 45 apps running on my Cloudron (I am sure others have even more).
    <5 minute installs vs 2-3 hours 'conventionally' : 45 times. That's a lot of time and grey hair saved.
    Normally I would need multiple servers to run that for segregation, so the Cloudron monthly-equiv fee is off-set by saving on multiple VPS.

    I totally get that non-profits have a duty and a need to keep costs down.
    But that's exactly what Cloudron does.

    Cloudron is truly cost-effective and cost-minimising.
    Cloudron is the only tech cost that I'm genuinely happy to carry.
    And they stand out a mile vs the rest of the industry in terms of quality, kind and constructive support.

    But @girish and @nebulon : that doesn't mean you can increase the price !! 😁

    Off-topic

  • Deploying apps that treat code as data
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @girish : it will for sure be impossible to persuade others to do it the Cloudron way, so the problem has to be addressed.

    Personally I feel the Cloudron stability and reliability is SO IMPORTANT that it must be preserved and it is the priority. If it is impossible to find a solution, we have to accept a situation like "sorry, this XXX app is such a mess, it is not possible to make it comply with Cloudron standards, and even though it is good functionality, and we could possibly package it, we're not going to. Because it's a mess."

    While I don't have a technical solution approach to the problem, I think it's almost inevitable that we end up with another status of apps :

    • OFFICIAL (package tested, released, maintained, conforms to Cloudron standards)
    • UNSTABLE (although I don't like this word : should be Beta or not-yet-officially-released)
    • MESS or "Pig's Breakfast" (packaged, works, use it, but maintained as best endeavours, esp ref backups, because upstream dev does not conform to Cloudron standards)

    Not ideal, but better than lowering Cloudron standards. Would rather accept not having XXX app in the store.

    Discuss

  • "Off-Internet" Messaging : Ukraine
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Good morning
    This is a technical issue, not a political post.

    I have become stuck in UK and unable to return to family in Ukraine.
    Flight pre-planned for Day2 of invasion obviously cancelled.
    Internet in Kharkiv breaking down now.

    I am doing research on 'offline' comms, maybe some kind of relay or mesh. But time is short and frankly brain is not as clear as it usually is.

    So any advice appreciated.

    Scenario is I stay here in UK for now, but also interested in scenario of going to Poland and waiting it out there. So maybe no internet there other than mobile phone.

    As I said, tech query not political, but please forgive me a quick 'Slava Ukraini'.

    Off-topic

  • Audiobookshelf
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Been looking for a better way to handle my podcasts.
    Stumbled over this : https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf

    d0fcf903-117e-4b32-a508-b43406b2a6a9-image.png

    Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.

    Features :

    • Fully open-source, including the android & iOS app (in beta)
    • Stream all audio formats on the fly
    • Search and add podcasts to download episodes w/ auto-download
    • Multi-user support w/ custom permissions
    • Keeps progress per user and syncs across devices
    • Auto-detects library updates, no need to re-scan
    • Upload books and podcasts w/ bulk upload drag and drop folders
    • Backup your metadata + automated daily backups
    • Progressive Web App (PWA)
    • Chromecast support on the web app and android app
    • Fetch metadata and cover art from several sources
    • Basic ebook support and e-reader (experimental)
    • Merge your audio files into a single m4b w/ metadata and embedded cover (experimental)
    App Wishlist

  • Really Simple Form App
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    OK, bit naughty (sorry) adding this as a wishlist, but here we go.

    I've struggled to find a suitable simple form app.
    Everything is a darned obese elephant doing a job which a mouse can do.
    And the mouse does a better (as in more functional) job !
    (Yep, looking at you Nextcloud, formio, ohmyform, lime-survey etc. etc.)

    So I built one "to scratch my itch".
    And it only seems fair to share it in case it helps others.

    https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/custom-form-cloudron

    Configurable Form storing to Directus

    This is a simple web app running in NodeJS to display a form and write the responses to a Directus collection.

    By "simple", I mean it is NOT a full-blown forms solution, and is not meant to be. This gets the job done simply, easily, without installing an elephant to pull what a single mouse can do by itself.

    The primary page displays the form with fields you set in config.json.

    A second page allows the viewing of responses as a web page, which can be printed using standard browser functionality to paper or PDF.

    Data is in Directus ready for use in another app if needed.

    A key feature of the app is that the primary app and form elements can be set in the app's .env file.

    • DIRECTUS_TOKEN
    • DIRECTUS_COLLECTION_URL
    • YOUR OWN FORM FIELDS !!
    • VIEW_PAGE_USERNAME
    • VIEW_PAGE_PASSWORD
    • PAGE_TITLE
    • HEADER_TITLE
    • SUBHEADER_1
    • SUBHEADER_2
    • FOOTER_BACKGROUND_COLOR
    • FOOTER_TEXT_COLOR
    • YOUR LOGO (upload to /app/data/public)

    Just edit /app/data/.env AND RESTART THE APP.

    The form is deliberately not highly styled.
    Minimalist and functional, not whizz-bang.
    Want whizz-bang ? Go for it - edit index.html.

    The view page is password-protected - change the values in /app/data.env.
    The view page is also very plain design, so that it can easily be printed to paper or PDF.
    This is the form page.

    Screenshot 2023-11-25 at 18.54.02.png

    ToDo :

    • add support for additional form field types (date, checkbox etc.)
      [I only needed text and select initially]
    App Wishlist

  • No question. No error. No mess. Just a thank you for the Cloudron product.
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Well said.
    Cloudron is the most stable platform and resource I have come across, and resolutions of any problems are usually swift, thanks to those on the product side and in the forum.
    πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸΎ

    Support

  • Raneto : markdown knowledgebase
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    http://raneto.com/
    Markdown powered Knowledgebase for Nodejs
    Raneto is an open source Knowledgebase platform that uses static Markdown files to power your Knowledgebase.

    Nice little app

    App Wishlist

  • HomePage
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    A highly customizable homepage (or startpage / application dashboard) with Docker and service API integrations.

    https://gethomepage.dev/
    https://github.com/benphelps/homepage

    demo page

    Not yet at V1.0 release but seems to be getting traction
    Might (ha ha) be a simple packaging.

    App Wishlist

  • Merry Christmas!
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @LoudLemur and you !
    The community here is possibly the best on the net.
    Hope @girish @nebulon @staff get a well-deserved rest, and the whole community has a wonderful Christmas holiday ! πŸŽ„

    Off-topic merry christmas christmas

  • Packaging own apps : what guidance do you want
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Picking up on comments in other threads, I'm thinking to start a wiki that can provide some entry-level guidance.
    This will not (must not) replace official packaging documents.
    Rather it can be an entry to the official docs for those who read them and don't know how to start, plus tips examples etc.

    So I'm curious :

    • would that be helpful ?
    • what topics would be helpful ?
    Discuss

  • Changedetection.io : monitor websites for changes
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    https://github.com/dgtlmoon/changedetection.io

    Self-Hosted, Open Source, Change Monitoring of Web Pages
    Know when web pages change! Stay ontop of new information!
    Live your data-life pro-actively instead of re-actively.

    fd83d4df-3a3e-41da-bb27-de5de4f3a00a-image.png

    I use this app on CapRover and it works nicely.
    Would be nice to have on Cloudron, although I accept not life-changing.
    And I think there are various systems like this : I don't how this ChangeDetection.io compares. I just like the ease of use and UI.

    Dockerfile available in their repo.

    I made an attempt at self-packaging, but getting some errors, which I am investigating.

    App Wishlist

  • pricing too high
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @NoMan-0

    1. don’t pay by month - get an annual subscription
    2. it’s not about cost : it’s about time saved and knowledge gained. 15/30 bucks is cheap price for time saved, knowledge gained and productivity gained.
      I understand money is important, but time knowledge productivity are more crucial.
    Discuss pricing subscription

  • "Off-Internet" Messaging : Ukraine
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    Thanks to all who responded with advice here, and also by private message.

    You may wish to know that eventually after difficult journey, my wife + step-son + sister-in-law managed to get to Poland. I am here in Warsaw with them, waiting for UK visa, and hopefully they will to get to a stable home, temporary or longer-term soon (whatever that means, few days, few weeks). Parents-in-law are stuck there, currently in occupied territory so evacuation difficult, and we just have to pray for their safety.

    My intention is that we return to Ukraine when it is possible to do so.

    Thanks again for all the advice.

    Off-topic

  • IPFS (Desktop & Cluster) peer-to-peer hypermedia file-sharing
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @marcusquinn : definitely +1

    I struggle to get my head around using it, but it seems to me this is much needed to further decentralisation and "returning the internet to its roots", reducing dependency on BigTech.

    App Wishlist

  • Self-Hosted Meme Creator on Cloudron?
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    couldn't resist it ...

    My New Meme.png

    Discuss memes meme cloudron content

  • ntfy.sh : self-hostable notifications
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    I have made a first bash at packaging ntfy.sh for cloudron.

    Some issues remain but seems useable.
    Will be testing further.

    Available at https://git.cloudron.io/timconsidine/ntfy-for-cloudron

    App Wishlist

  • Zulip - Powerful open source group chat
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @alex-a-soto I liked this graphic from the 2nd link

    upload_27492e976d724ea505f67b429c98f33d.png

    2 tier channel / topic is cool

    App Wishlist

  • ntfy.sh : self-hostable notifications
    timconsidineT timconsidine

    @thetomester13 good point on the base_url

    Feel free to do a proper packaging.
    Mine was a bit of a hack for my own purposes.

    Would be great to see a proper version in the App Store.
    It's so just darned useful.
    I get morning reports from a variety of servers and machines. and also enquiries to things like Hetzner Storage Box, Scaleway and Wasabi so I can monitor status in 5 mins over a coffee.

    App Wishlist
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