Migrating from Zapier to self-hosted n8n requires a full rebuild, not a simple import
Moving automation from Zapier to self-hosted n8n involves rebuilding workflows manually due to format incompatibilities and missing native nodes for niche apps.
News for teams that run their own software
A daily digest on self-hosting, DevOps, security, document AI and HR tech. Each story is summarized, explains why it matters and links to the original publisher.
OpenSearch reduces AWS dependency as self-hosted deployments rise
AWS contribution share drops to 72% and self-managed cloud deployments reach 60%, signaling a shift toward vendor-neutral governance for the search platform.
TulipFarm releases Huntsman, a lightweight self-hosted web scraper for AI pipelines
TulipFarm has released Huntsman, a self-hosted tool that converts web pages into clean Markdown using the Lightpanda browser engine.
Immich self-hosting benchmarks reveal high RAM needs and critical backup requirements
A technical deep-dive into Immich shows the Google Photos alternative requires over 4 GB of RAM, strict database backups, and careful network configuration for secure mobile access.
PostgreSQL 19 release delayed as AI tools uncover legacy bugs
PostgreSQL developer Robert Haas confirms that the upcoming version 19 is late due to a surge in bugs discovered by large language models. The project prioritizes quality over speed while addressing d
Homelab Atlas simplifies self-hosted network documentation with auto-layout diagrams
A new self-hosted tool called Homelab Atlas helps users visualize their server setups by automatically arranging machines and services into clean, logo-rich diagrams.
Northflank urges immediate secret rotation after AI key compromise
Northflank reports unauthorized use of user-supplied AI API keys and advises all customers to rotate credentials immediately.
eMudhra weak keys allow instant certificate forgery and slow patching
Cloudflare reports widespread exploitation of eMudhra’s critically weak cryptographic keys, with many client systems still vulnerable weeks after disclosure.
Building safe self-healing infrastructure with policy gates and circuit breakers
A developer details a homelab automation stack that auto-remediates service failures while preventing cascading restarts through strict policy gates and verification logic.
Secure homelab Kubernetes with wildcard TLS and no open ports
A guide to using k3s, Traefik, and cert-manager with DNS-01 challenges to issue trusted wildcard certificates without exposing internal services to the internet.
Detecting silent failures in scheduled media imports with simple event logging
A new approach to logging scheduled jobs uses structured events and temporal rules to detect missed runs without complex infrastructure.
Data engineer swaps complex big data stacks for DuckDB and DuckLake
Veteran data engineer Matt Martin details his shift from Spark and Iceberg to DuckDB, citing reduced operational overhead and faster metadata handling with the new DuckLake format.
Grafana 13.3 adds cross-dashboard variables and investigation notebooks
Grafana 13.3 introduces shared variables, investigation notebooks, and a major UI refresh to improve consistency and collaboration for self-hosted monitoring teams.
Palo Alto Networks confirms active exploitation of PHP2Shell flaws in exposed management interfaces
Threat actors are actively exploiting unpatched PHP vulnerabilities in internet-facing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, prompting urgent mitigation steps from CISA and the vendor.
Automating laptop returns with state machines and HRIS triggers
A guide to treating device retrieval as a state machine, using HRIS webhooks to trigger offboarding tickets and enforce accountability.
