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🤖 OpenWebUI + Ollama AI Stack

What is it?

A self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface that runs entirely on your own hardware. No data sent to OpenAI or other cloud providers.

Key Features

• Multiple AI models running locally (Llama 3, Mistral, CodeLlama, etc.)
• Complete privacy - all conversations stay on your server
• Beautiful ChatGPT-like interface
• Document Q&A with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
• Image generation with DALL-E style models
• No API costs or rate limits

Tech Stack

• OpenWebUI - Modern web interface
• Ollama - Local LLM inference engine
• Docker containers for easy deployment
• Nginx reverse proxy with SSL

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🔍 SearXNG Meta-Search Engine

What is it?

A privacy-respecting meta-search engine that aggregates results from 70+ search engines without tracking you.

Why Use It?

• No tracking, no ads, no profiling
• Aggregates results from Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and more
• Custom search result rankings
• Built-in ad blocker
• Tor-friendly
• No JavaScript required

Search Categories

• General web search
• Images, videos, news
• Maps and locations
• Files and torrents
• IT/Programming specific
• Science and academia

Start Searching →

⚙️ Cockpit Server Management

What is it?

A web-based interface for managing Linux servers. Monitor system health, manage services, and configure everything from your browser.

Management Features

• Real-time system monitoring (CPU, RAM, disk, network)
• Service management (start/stop/restart systemd services)
• Log viewer with search and filtering
• Storage management and RAID configuration
• Network configuration
• Terminal access in browser
• Docker container management
• User and permission management

Monitoring Capabilities

• Live performance graphs
• Process monitoring and management
• Disk usage and health (SMART)
• Network traffic analysis
• System update management

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📧 Self-Hosted Email System

What is it?

A complete email server running Postfix (SMTP) and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3) with custom @deucebucket.com addresses.

Features

• Custom @deucebucket.com email addresses
• Full IMAP/POP3 support (use with any email client)
• SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configured
• Spam filtering with SpamAssassin
• TLS encryption for all connections
• Virtual mailbox support (unlimited addresses)
• Web-based account creation

Technical Stack

• Postfix - SMTP mail transfer agent
• Dovecot - IMAP/POP3 server
• Virtual users stored in MySQL database
• Let's Encrypt SSL certificates
• DNS properly configured (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

Email Client Setup

• IMAP Server: mail.deucebucket.com:993 (SSL)
• SMTP Server: mail.deucebucket.com:587 (STARTTLS)
• Authentication: Full email address + password

Create Email Account →

🎬 Plex Media Server

What is it?

Your personal Netflix! Stream your media library to any device, anywhere. Plex organizes, streams, and serves your movies, TV shows, and music.

Features

• Beautiful interface with movie posters, descriptions, ratings
• Automatic metadata fetching (covers, summaries, cast info)
• Watch on any device (TV, phone, tablet, browser)
• Resume playback across devices
• Transcoding for device compatibility
• User management and sharing
• Parental controls
• Live TV and DVR (optional)

Supported Content

• Movies and TV shows
• Music with lyrics
• Photos and home videos
• Audiobooks and podcasts

Quality Features

• 4K HDR support
• Dolby Vision and Atmos
• Hardware transcoding (Intel Quick Sync)
• Direct play when possible (no transcoding needed)

Start Watching →

📝 Ombi Request System

What is it?

A self-service media request platform for Plex users. Request new movies and TV shows, track their status, and get notified when they're available.

Key Features

• Search and request movies/TV shows
• Browse popular and trending content
• Track request status (pending, approved, available)
• Email notifications when content is added
• User voting system for requests
• Automatic approval rules
• Integration with Sonarr/Radarr (automatic downloads)

User Management

• Individual user accounts
• Request limits and quotas
• Permission levels
• Plex account integration

How It Works

• 1. Search for content you want to watch
• 2. Submit a request
• 3. Admin approves (or auto-approved)
• 4. Content is automatically downloaded
• 5. Get notified when it's ready on Plex

Make a Request →

📊 Tautulli - Plex Statistics

What is it?

Advanced monitoring and statistics for your Plex Media Server. Track who's watching what, when, and how often.

Analytics Features

• Real-time stream monitoring (current viewers)
• Detailed watch history for all users
• Play count and duration statistics
• User activity reports
• Most watched content rankings
• Library growth over time
• Bandwidth and transcoding stats

Monitoring Capabilities

• Recently added content notifications
• Server health monitoring
• Database backup automation
• Newsletter generation (weekly/monthly summaries)
• Custom notification agents (Discord, Telegram, Email)

Reports & Graphs

• Beautiful charts and visualizations
• Play count by day/week/month
• User comparison statistics
• Content popularity trends
• Export data to CSV

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👻 OpenParanormal Project

What is it?

An open-source project to reverse-engineer and create affordable DIY alternatives to commercial ghost hunting equipment using ESP32, Arduino, and readily available components.

Project Goals

• Make paranormal investigation tools accessible to everyone
• Transparent documentation of how devices actually work
• Educational resource for electronics and programming
• 50-75% cost savings vs commercial equipment

Devices Available

• EMF Meter - Electromagnetic field detector ($15 vs $50-70 commercial)
• Spirit Box - FM radio frequency scanner ($40 vs $70-120 commercial)
• Ovilus Clone - Environmental word mapper ($60 vs $130-180 commercial)
• REM Pod - Proximity detector with LED alerts (planned)
• EVP Recorder - High-quality audio recorder (planned)
• BooBuddy - Interactive environmental monitor (planned)

What You Get

• Complete documentation (25,000+ words)
• Ready-to-upload firmware (600+ lines of code)
• Amazon shopping lists with direct links
• Build tutorials for beginners
• Circuit diagrams and schematics
• 3D printable enclosures (coming soon)

Start Building →

💡 Spero (Famplify) - Custom Web Application

What is it?

A completely custom-built family amplification platform designed and developed from scratch. Full-stack React + Node.js application with AI-powered assistance using RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation).

🎯 Built With Modern Tech Stack

• Frontend: React with hooks, modern UI components
• Backend: Node.js + Express REST API
• Database: SQLite for lightweight, portable storage
• AI Integration: Ollama for local LLM inference
• RAG System: Document embedding and semantic search
• Authentication: JWT-based secure auth system

✨ Key Features

• UIR (Universal Information Resource) management system
• AI assistant powered by local LLMs (completely private)
• Document storage with semantic search capabilities
• User authentication and role management
• Responsive modern interface
• 100% self-hosted - no cloud dependencies

🔓 Open Source Philosophy

• Fully transparent codebase
• No vendor lock-in
• Privacy-first design (all data stays local)
• Customizable and extensible
• Community-driven development

🛠 Technical Highlights

• Modern JavaScript (ES6+) throughout
• RESTful API design
• Real-time updates and notifications
• Migration system for database schema updates
• Automated testing and CI/CD
• Docker containerization support

Why Build Custom Software?

• Full Control: Every feature exactly as needed
• No Subscriptions: No monthly fees or vendor costs
• Privacy: Your data never leaves your server
• Learning: Complete understanding of the entire stack
• Flexibility: Add any feature, anytime
• Performance: Optimized for your specific use case

Launch Spero →