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The tools we'd use if building from scratch today. Every recommendation is A3/T2 — fully autonomous, open source. You can stop it, leave it, recover from it, and see how it works.
5 recipes · 47 recommendations · out of 150 technologies evaluated
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Minimal Server
The foundation. VPN, DNS filtering, file sync, backups, Git hosting — everything you need to start.
Replaces: cloud VPS + scattered services
WireGuardAdGuard HomeSyncthingKopiaForgejo
Family Cloud
Photos, files, passwords for the whole family. Auto-backup from every phone.
Replaces: Google Photos + Drive + iCloud + LastPass
ImmichNextcloudVaultwardenSyncthing
Media Server
Automated movies and TV. Find, download, organize, stream — all hands-free.
Replaces: Netflix + Disney+ + HBO ($63/mo)
JellyfinRadarrSonarrProwlarrqBittorrent
Home Office
Files, notes, AI, search, news — a complete workspace without cloud subscriptions.
Replaces: Google Workspace + ChatGPT ($35/mo)
NextcloudOllamaSearXNGJoplinFreshRSS
GrapheneOS Mobile
A fully autonomous phone. OS, apps, messaging, photos, maps, passwords — no Google account.
Replaces: Stock Android + Google ($20/mo in services)
GrapheneOSF-DroidSignalAegisOsmAndEnte Photos
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