Suroi is an open-source 2D battle royale game inspired by surviv.io.
The project is community-driven, browser-based, and even supports self-hosting if you want to run your own server.
GitHub: https://github.com/HasangerGames/suroi
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=suroi
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FileGator is a lightweight self-hosted file manager that gives you your own private cloud storage.
Upload, download, share files, create ZIPs, and manage users with permissions from a clean web interface.
It supports local storage and S3-compatible services, making it great for personal use or small teams.
Another simple option if you want to move away from Google Drive or Dropbox.
Leantime is an open-source project management tool you can host yourself. It combines kanban, gantt charts, docs, and time tracking in one place.
Designed with ADHD and neurodivergent users in mind, focusing on clarity without losing features.
LanguageTool is an open-source proofreading tool that supports 20+ languages and detects grammar mistakes beyond basic spell checking.
It can be self-hosted as a server and used with browsers, editors, or via API.
Zellij is an open-source terminal workspace and terminal multiplexer designed for developers and power users.
It includes pane layouts, tab management, floating windows, multiplayer collaboration, plugin support via WebAssembly, and a built-in web client.
Designed as a more modern and beginner-friendly alternative to tmux, Zellij focuses on usability without sacrificing advanced customization.
github: https://github.com/zellij-org/zellij
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AFFiNE is an open-source, local-first workspace that combines documents, whiteboards, databases, and collaboration tools into one platform.
It supports offline-first storage, self-hosting, real-time collaboration, cross-platform apps, and an edgeless canvas for organizing notes and projects visually.
Designed as a privacy-friendly alternative to Notion and Miro, AFFiNE gives users more control over their data while remaining highly customizable.
github: https://github.com/toeverything/AFFiNE
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=affine
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Screenity is an open-source screen recorder and annotation tool for Chrome that works without sign-in, tracking, or recording limits.
It supports screen/audio recording, drawing tools, blur for sensitive content, offline usage, local self-hosting, and exporting videos as MP4, GIF, or WebM.
github: https://github.com/alyssaxuu/screenity
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=screenity
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BookStack is a simple, open-source platform for storing and organizing knowledge.You can create books, chapters, and pages to build your own documentation, notes, or internal wiki , all self-hosted.
It’s beginner-friendly, clean, and gives you full control over your data.
github : https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack
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HomeBox is a lightweight, open-source home inventory system you can self-host. You can track items, locations, receipts, warranties, and maintenance in one place.
It’s simple to set up (Docker available), fast (SQLite), and gives you full control over your data.
Yamtrack is an open-source self-hosted tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, video games, books, comics, and more.
It supports multi-user accounts, calendars, lists, imports from platforms like Trakt / MyAnimeList, and integrations with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
Great for people who want to manage their media progress privately and keep everything under their own control.
Tasmota is an open-source firmware that replaces the default software on many smart devices and gives you full local control.
It removes cloud dependencies and lets you manage devices using MQTT, HTTP, or integrations like Home Assistant.
A powerful way to turn “smart” devices into private, self-controlled ones.
It’s just a config/cache folder used by Claude (AI tool) not related to StartOS itself.
Mindustry is an open-source automation + tower defense game where you build factories, manage resources, and defend your base.
It’s fully offline, moddable, and available on PC and Android (including F-Droid).
A great alternative to Factorio with a mix of strategy and automation.
AzuraCast is a self-hosted web radio suite that lets you run your own online radio station from your server.It includes everything you need to manage music, stream audio, and control your station through a web interface.
Homarr is a modern, open-source dashboard you can host yourself to organize and manage all your services in one place.It lets you connect apps, monitor them in real-time, and control everything through a clean drag-and-drop interface.
It’s easy to set up (Docker supported), doesn’t require YAML, and supports integrations with tools like Jellyfin, Plex, and more.
Sunshine is a self-hosted game streaming host that turns your PC into a private cloud gaming server.
Stream your games to phone, laptop, or TV with low latency while keeping everything local. Supports AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPUs.
OmniTools is a self-hosted web app that bundles a ton of everyday tools into one place , image editing, PDF tools, JSON/CSV utilities, text formatting, and more.
The key part: everything runs entirely on the client side, so your files never leave your device. No uploads, no tracking, no cloud processing.
It’s also super lightweight (~28MB Docker image) and easy to deploy, making it a solid privacy-friendly alternative to online tool sites.
thnks , it just that i cannot change it after creation.