Security

Open-source security tools for self-hosters — reverse proxies, VPNs, firewalls, network monitoring, and privacy-first alternatives to commercial security software. Harden your homelab without vendor lock-in.

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DNS and Domain Ops

A curated map of DNS, domain, HTTPS, routing, tunnel, and local resolver guides across Foss Engineer.

Networking DNS Security
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Impala

Rust terminal UI for managing Linux Wi-Fi through iwd, with station mode, access point mode, hidden networks, WPA …

Dev Security
World Monitor real-time global intelligence dashboard with map and data panels
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World Monitor - Self-Hosted OSINT Dashboard

Self-host World Monitor with Docker or Podman for OSINT-style news, maps, markets, infrastructure, and AI briefs.

Self-Hosting Docker Monitoring
Impala terminal Wi-Fi manager showing wireless networks on a Linux laptop
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Impala - TUI Wi-Fi Manager for Linux

Impala is a Rust TUI for managing Linux Wi-Fi with iwd, station mode, AP mode, QR sharing, and themes.

Dev Security
SimpleX Chat Docker self-hosted private messenger server cover
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SimpleX Chat Docker: Self-Host a Private Messenger Server

Self-host a SimpleX Chat SMP server with Docker for private messaging without phone numbers, usernames, or persistent …

Security Self-Hosting Docker
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Secure External Access

How to safely expose your services using Cloudflare Tunnels and VPNs.

Networking Security Cloudflare
CloakBrowser stealth Chromium automation cover
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CloakBrowser - Stealth Chromium for Automation

Explore CloakBrowser, a Python and JavaScript wrapper around patched Chromium for authorized automation.

Dev Docker Security
Bitchat decentralized Bluetooth mesh messaging cover
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Bitchat - Decentralized Mesh Messaging

Explore Bitchat, a public-domain Swift app for Bluetooth mesh and Nostr-based private messaging.

Security Communication
TapMap local network connection visualizer — geolocates active sockets on an interactive world map
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TapMap - Watch Your Computer's Network Connections on a Live World Map

TapMap inspects your computer's active network connections and visualizes them on a live world map — local, no …

Self-Hosting Docker Security
Guide - Running Pangolin with Docker
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Exposing Services with no Port Forwarding: Pangolin with Docker

Self-host Pangolin + Newt to expose home services over the internet without opening router ports, without publishing …

Docker Self-Hosting Home-Lab
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