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I tried Servo, the undercover web browser engine made with Rust
9 months ago
- Servo is an independent web browser engine developed in Rust, focusing on speed and security.
- The dominance of Chromium-based browsers threatens the open web, making Servo a crucial alternative.
- Servo aims to be an embeddable rendering engine, potentially replacing Electron or Android WebView.
- Servo's development is managed by the Linux Foundation Europe, not a big tech company.
- Current Servo builds are basic, with rendering bugs and limited features, but show promise in performance tests.
- Servo was originally a Mozilla project, intended to replace parts of Firefox's Gecko engine.
- Mozilla's layoffs in 2020 disrupted Servo's integration into Firefox, but development continues under the Linux Foundation.
- The DOJ's case against Google could impact Firefox's revenue, potentially affecting Gecko's future.
- Servo's future could involve community ownership or merging with Gecko if Firefox adopts WebKit/Chromium.
GDAL: Geospatial Data Abstraction Library
9 months ago
- GDAL is a translator library for raster and vector geospatial data formats under an MIT style Open Source License.
- It provides a single abstract data model for raster and vector data, along with command-line utilities for data translation and processing.
- The documentation is available in PDF and ZIP formats for offline use.
- GDAL supports a wide range of raster and vector formats, including but not limited to GeoTIFF, JPEG, PNG, Shapefile, and GeoJSON.
- The library is used in various applications for geospatial data processing and is supported by a community of developers and sponsors.
- GDAL is cross-platform, running on multiple operating systems, and is thread-safe.
- The project started in the early 2000s and has since grown to support numerous geospatial data formats and standards.
- Users can contribute to the project, and there are FAQs available for common questions regarding GDAL's functionality and usage.
PixiEditor 2.0 – A FOSS Universal 2D Graphics Editor
9 months ago
- PixiEditor 2.0 is a free and open-source Universal 2D Graphics Editor, expanding beyond pixel-art to include raster, vector, animations, and procedural graphics.
- Features include configurable raster/vector render pipeline, Node Graph for complex effects, toolsets for painting, pixel-art, and vector editing, and support for high DPI vector editing.
- Animation capabilities include frame-by-frame and procedural animations, with exports to video or spritesheets.
- Pixel Art Toolset offers dedicated tools like pixel-perfect brushes and non-destructive text tools.
- Pixi Labs introduces paid extensions like the Founder’s Pack, offering specialized workspaces (Card Builder, 3D Cube Texturing) and assets to fund development.
- Hardware requirements include Vulkan-compatible GPU and 64-bit system; 32-bit systems are no longer supported.
- A release livestream showcased PixiEditor 2.0’s capabilities, with giveaways and discounts for the Founder’s Pack.
Show HN: Mcp-use – Connect any LLM to any MCP
9 months ago
- MCP-Use is an open-source library for connecting any LLM to MCP servers to build custom agents with tool access.
- Supports various LLMs like OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, and LLama through LangChain.
- Features include ease of use (6 lines of code for first agent), HTTP support, dynamic server selection, and multi-server support.
- Includes tool restrictions for security, custom agent creation, and asynchronous streaming for real-time feedback.
- Install via pip or source, requires Python 3.11+ and appropriate LangChain provider packages.
- Examples provided for different use cases like web browsing, Airbnb searches, and 3D modeling with Blender.
- Supports sandboxed execution via E2B for running MCP servers without local dependencies.
- Debug mode available for troubleshooting, with different verbosity levels.
- Encourages contributions and provides guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md.
- MIT licensed, with citation information provided for research use.
Show HN: Pontoon – Open-source customer data syncs
9 months ago
- Pontoon is an open-source, self-hosted data export platform designed for shipping data products to enterprise customers.
- It enables direct data syncs to customer data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) without requiring ETLs.
- Features include easy deployment, major data warehouse integrations, multi-cloud support, automated syncs, scalability, a web interface, and a REST API.
- Pontoon addresses traditional API issues like performance, customer experience, rate limits, and backfills with direct warehouse integration and scalable architecture.
- Comparison with other tools highlights Pontoon's open-source nature, self-hosting option, and focus on data products.
- Quick start guide available for Docker deployment, with requirements including Docker Compose v2.
I couldn't submit a PR, so I got hired and fixed it myself
9 months ago
- The author was frustrated by a search quirk on Mintlify causing race conditions and wonky results.
- As the founder of Trieve, which powered Mintlify's search, the issue reflected poorly on his company.
- After joining Mintlify, the author fixed the issue by adding an AbortController to the debounced search function.
- The fix ensures search results are always relevant to the user's current query.
- The author reflects on the satisfaction of fixing long-standing annoyances and admires hacker-entrepreneurs.
- He advocates for open source, noting how it allows users to fix bugs directly.
- The author celebrates the small win and looks forward to making more incremental improvements.
Microsoft is open sourcing Windows 11's UI framework
9 months ago
- Microsoft is working on making WinUI more open-source but cannot flip a switch due to its complexity and proprietary connections.
- The company plans to open WinUI's GitHub repository in phases, starting with increased transparency and ending with GitHub as the primary development hub.
- Developers can currently contribute by providing feedback, filing issues, and upvoting existing feedback while waiting for full open-sourcing.
Enough of billionaire's big tech. 'Frugal tech' will build us all a better world
9 months ago
- State-of-the-art technology doesn't have to be expensive or energy-intensive; it can be practical and needs-driven.
- Frugal tech, developed by people doing more with less, is genuinely useful and sets people free.
- Examples include low-cost sensors in the Niger Delta for monitoring air pollution and DIY solar-powered sensors.
- Open-source technologies like the OpenFlexure microscope provide affordable, accessible solutions globally.
- Community involvement in tech development empowers users and improves public trust.
- Frugal innovation can prompt systemic change by showing tech can be developed locally, not just imported.
- Technological innovation should focus on collaboration and accessibility, not exclusivity.
- Individuals and communities worldwide are quietly improving lives with practical, low-cost tech solutions.
Got tired of bad PDF WebApp so we made a Free, Open-Sourced, Private Alternative
9 months ago
- LuxPDF is an open-source, privacy-focused alternative to popular PDF web applications.
- Offers 15+ PDF tools including conversions, merging, splitting, compressing, and more, all free with unlimited usage and no registration needed.
- All file processing is done client-side, ensuring documents never leave the user's device, enhancing privacy.
- Founded by college students frustrated with existing PDF tools that required sign-ups, subscriptions, and compromised privacy.
- LuxPDF is completely free, with no ads, trackers, or paywalls, funded by sponsorships and voluntary donations.
- The platform is optimized for speed and efficiency, with a clean user interface.
- Open-sourced to ensure transparency and community contributions.
- Target users include students, freelancers, small businesses, and privacy-conscious individuals.
- No limitations on usage or file size, performance depends on the user's device hardware.
- Future goals include community-driven improvements to become the best PDF web application.
Seed7 – The Extensible Programming Language
9 months ago
- Seed7 is a general purpose programming language designed by Thomas Mertes.
- It is a higher level language compared to Ada, C/C++, and Java.
- Seed7 is open-source, including its interpreter, example programs, and compiler.
- The compiler translates Seed7 programs to C, which are then compiled to machine code.
- Seed7 allows easy declaration of new statements and operators.
- It supports functions with type results and parameters, offering elegance over templates or generics.
- Object orientation is used where beneficial, with interfaces and multiple dispatch supported.
- Seed7 includes concepts from Pascal, Ada, C, C++, and Java.
- Features include extensibility, first-class types, predefined constructs in libraries, and static type checking.
- Automatic memory management without garbage collection, exception handling, and debugging are supported.
- Handles integer overflow with OVERFLOW_ERROR and provides unlimited size numbers (bigInteger, bigRational).
- Supports overloading of functions, operators, and statements.
- Includes various predefined types like array, hash, set, struct, color, time, etc.
- Source code portable with no need for changes.
- Offers a database independent API compatible with multiple databases.
- Runs under Linux, Unix versions, and Windows.
- Licenses: GPL for interpreter and examples, LGPL for runtime library.
Show HN: Mathpad – Physical keypad for typing 100+ math symbols anywhere
9 months ago
- Mathpad is a specialized keypad designed for typing mathematical equations efficiently.
- It provides over 100 mathematical symbols and Greek letters at your fingertips.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting various output modes like LaTeX and Unicode.
- Fully open-source hardware and software, built on QMK firmware with hot-swappable Gateron KS-33 switches.
- Designed for students, educators, scientists, and engineers to simplify math typing in documents, chats, and code.
- Production-ready with a transparent roadmap: components ordered post-campaign, assembly, testing, and global distribution via Crowd Supply.
- Limitations include Latin-based keyboard layout support only and a required Windows application for functionality.
- Risk mitigation strategies in place for supply chain delays and assembly damage.
- Produced by Summa Cogni in the UK, sold and shipped by Crowd Supply.
Show HN: I've been building an ERP for manufacturing for the last 3 years
9 months ago
- Carbon is an open-source operating system designed for manufacturing to address the lack of modern, API-first tooling and vendor lock-in issues.
- Key features include ERP, MES, QMS, Custom Fields, Nested BoM, Traceability, MRP, Configurator, MCP Client/Server, API, Webhooks, Accounting, Capacity Planning, and Simulation.
- Technical highlights include unified auth and permissions, full-stack type safety, realtime database subscriptions, ABAC, RBAC, RLS, composable user groups, and third-party integrations.
- Built with technologies like Remix, Typescript, Tailwind, Radix UI, Supabase, Upstash, Trigger, Resend, Novu, Vercel, and Stripe.
- The monorepo is structured with apps and packages, including ERP, MES, Academy, and Starter applications, along with shared packages for database, documents, integrations, and more.
- Setup requires Docker, external services like Upstash, Trigger.dev, and Posthog, and involves cloning the repo, setting up environment variables, and running database migrations.
- Applications can be accessed locally at specified ports, and the API can be used either from another codebase or within the codebase using provided packages.
- API documentation is auto-generated, and API keys can be generated in the ERP settings for access control.
Modos Developer Kit Now Live on Crowd Supply
9 months ago
- Modos Developer Kit campaign launches on Crowd Supply, making open e-paper technology accessible.
- E-paper addresses issues like eyestrain, distraction, and fatigue caused by traditional screens.
- Electrophoretic displays (e-paper) are reflective, flicker-free, and consume power only when updating.
- Modos Tech was founded in 2022 to democratize e-paper technology for developers and makers.
- The Modos Developer Kit offers openness, customization, and compatibility with various e-paper screens.
- Supports multiple programming languages (C/C++, Python, Rust, JavaScript) and platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32).
- Includes open-source firmware, documentation, and community support via GitHub and Discord.
- Upcoming crowdfunding campaign details will be shared over the next six weeks.
Apache ECharts 6 New Features
9 months ago
- Apache ECharts 6.0 released with 12 major upgrades.
- Focus on professional visual presentation, expanding data expression boundaries, and unleashing composition freedom.
- New default theme with modern design language and dynamic theme switching.
- Dark mode support for seamless integration with system preferences.
- New chart types: Chord, Beeswarm, and Scatter Jittering for better data visualization.
- Broken axis feature for presenting data with large magnitude differences.
- Enhanced stock trading charts with improved label capabilities.
- Matrix coordinate system for flexible chart combinations.
- Enhanced custom series with npm support and dynamic registration.
- New custom charts: Violin, Contour, Stage, Bar Range, and Line Range.
- Optimized axis labels to prevent overflow and overlap.
- Upgrade guide available for migration to ECharts 6.0.
C10kday
9 months ago
- March 20, 1998, marks the first curl release, and August 5, 2025, is the 10,000th day since then, dubbed 'curl-10000-day' or 'c10kday'.
- The curl community is celebrating by collecting and sharing personal stories about curl, including first-time uses, memorable moments, and its impact on work or life.
- Stories can be shared in curl’s GitHub Discussion section at https://github.com/curl/curl/discussions/17930.
- Despite the milestone, the curl team continues working on new features and bugfixes as usual.
- The author plans to celebrate by listening to Tool’s album '10,000 Days' and mentions a GitHub repo that rekindled their interest in curl.
I got my dev job on Twitter
9 months ago
- Lost job in early 2023, initially felt disappointed but later saw it as an opportunity to switch back to engineering from DevRel.
- Took time to find the right job, interviewed with several companies, and eventually found Documenso through a referral.
- Joined Documenso, an open-source document signing platform, valuing transparency, async work, and text-only communication.
- Grew significantly as an engineer through cycle-based work, taking ownership of features like the Public API, Webhooks, and Advanced Field Types.
- Built the documentation site, reducing repetitive questions and improving contributor onboarding.
- Advanced Field Types implementation was challenging but rewarding, introducing new input options like checkboxes and dropdowns.
- Documenso's culture of openness, async work, and no mandatory meetings fostered a productive and flexible work environment.
- After one year, reflects on the decision to join Documenso as one of the best career moves, leading to substantial professional growth.
Kitten TTS: 25MB CPU-Only, Open-Source Voice Model
9 months ago
- Kitten TTS is a revolutionary, ultra-lightweight text-to-speech model with only 15M parameters and under 25MB in size.
- It runs efficiently on CPUs without requiring GPUs, making it accessible for low-power devices like Raspberry Pi and smartphones.
- The model includes multiple expressive voices (4 female and 4 male) right out of the box, offering versatility for various applications.
- Kitten TTS is optimized for real-time speech synthesis, making it ideal for responsive chatbots, voice assistants, and accessibility tools.
- It is open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing free use for both personal and commercial projects.
- The model is currently English-only, but multilingual support is planned for future releases.
- Kitten TTS is compared favorably against other lightweight TTS models like Piper TTS and Kokoro TTS, offering better size-to-quality ratios.
- Potential applications include edge AI, privacy-focused IoT devices, accessibility tools, and indie development projects.
- The model is still in developer preview, with some minor quality issues, but future updates aim to improve performance and expand features.
I'm Archiving Picocrypt
9 months ago
- A developer left a final parting message for his archived open-source file encryption software.
- The message is addressed to 'Gemini', asking for help in analyzing and understanding it.
- The message includes a list of usernames or identifiers: '1z5q, mshedsilegx, BigPanda97, ryand56, Lg42tv and 3 more'.
Show HN: Kitten TTS – 25MB CPU-Only, Open-Source TTS Model
9 months ago
- Kitten TTS is an open-source, realistic text-to-speech model with 15 million parameters.
- Designed for lightweight deployment and high-quality voice synthesis.
- Currently in developer preview.
- Ultra-lightweight: Model size less than 25MB.
- CPU-optimized: Runs without GPU on any device.
- High-quality voices: Several premium voice options available.
- Fast inference: Optimized for real-time speech synthesis.
- Install via pip: `pip install https://github.com/KittenML/KittenTTS/releases/download/0.1/kittentts-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl`.
- Example usage provided for generating and saving audio.
- Available voices include multiple male and female options.
- Works literally everywhere.
- Future plans: Release preview model, fully trained weights, mobile SDK, and web version.
Wired Called Our AirGradient Monitor 'Not Recommended' over a Broken Display
9 months ago
- AirGradient's open-source air quality monitors were suddenly labeled 'Not Recommended' by WIRED magazine, despite previous scientific accolades.
- The 'Not Recommended' label was based on a failing display in the review unit, which AirGradient addressed promptly, highlighting their commitment to repairability.
- AirGradient criticizes WIRED's review methodology as flawed, pointing out inconsistencies like penalizing their monitor for a display issue while recommending monitors without displays or CO2 sensing.
- The company emphasizes transparency, open-source values, and community trust over marketing polish, standing by their product's accuracy and affordability.
- AirGradient calls for higher standards in tech journalism, arguing that subjective reviews harm consumers and manufacturers alike, and invites community feedback on how to address such situations.

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#open-source

I tried Servo, the undercover web browser engine made with Rust

GDAL: Geospatial Data Abstraction Library

PixiEditor 2.0 – A FOSS Universal 2D Graphics Editor

Show HN: Mcp-use – Connect any LLM to any MCP

Show HN: Pontoon – Open-source customer data syncs

I couldn't submit a PR, so I got hired and fixed it myself

Microsoft is open sourcing Windows 11's UI framework

Enough of billionaire's big tech. 'Frugal tech' will build us all a better world

Got tired of bad PDF WebApp so we made a Free, Open-Sourced, Private Alternative

Seed7 – The Extensible Programming Language

Show HN: Mathpad – Physical keypad for typing 100+ math symbols anywhere

Show HN: I've been building an ERP for manufacturing for the last 3 years

Modos Developer Kit Now Live on Crowd Supply

Apache ECharts 6 New Features

C10kday

I got my dev job on Twitter

Kitten TTS: 25MB CPU-Only, Open-Source Voice Model

I'm Archiving Picocrypt

Show HN: Kitten TTS – 25MB CPU-Only, Open-Source TTS Model

Wired Called Our AirGradient Monitor 'Not Recommended' over a Broken Display