2025-11-14 - Reddit Posts: Title: Anthropic Disrupts First Major AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage Campaign
Description: Anthropic’s Claude Code detected and stopped a groundbreaking, AI-driven cyberattack attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group. The attackers leveraged agentic AI to execute nearly the entire campaign at machine speed, with minimal human oversight—targeting top tech, finance, and government organizations. This marks a new era in cyber warfare, raising alarms for AI security worldwide.
Read the official Anthropic blog post

Title: AI Agent Ecosystem Booms: Google, Startups, and $500M+ in New Funding
Description: The AI agent space is exploding: Google is rolling out Gemini-powered ad and analytics agents, while startups like Wonderful, Majestic Labs, and WisdomAI have raised massive rounds to power next-gen automation, analytics, and search. New launches aim to automate workflows, unify customer success data, and bring empathy to digital support bots—ushering in the age of enterprise-ready, autonomous AI agents.

Title: Stanford Unveils a1: A Compiler for Blazing-Fast, Safe AI Agents
Description: The a1 project by Stanford brings just-in-time compilation to AI agents, delivering up to 10x speedup, type safety, and better data privacy versus standard agent loops. a1 can optimize LLM prompts into deterministic, verifiable programs, reducing cost and increasing reliability—potentially a game-changer for anyone building with agents and tools.
Check it out on GitHub

Title: Arbiter: Open Source LLM Eval Library with Plug-and-Play APIs for Python
Description: Meet Arbiter—an extensible framework to evaluate and benchmark LLM outputs across providers, offering observability, simplicity, and customizable pipelines. Designed for teams shipping AI in production, it brings clarity and consistency to model comparisons and regression testing. Early feedback and contributions welcome!
GitHub: evanvolgas/arbiter

Title: Self-Hosted Goodreads? MyBibliotheca 2.0 Launches with Graph DB, Privacy, & Customization
Description: The all-new MyBibliotheca lets book lovers manage their personal library—track reading, customize metadata, and collaborate securely. Featuring multi-user support and powerful search, it’s a privacy-focused alternative to Goodreads or StoryGraph, fully open-source and self-hosted.
Learn more & join the community

Title: Running LLM Agents Locally to Safely Execute Real System Commands
Description: A unique local-first setup lets LLMs suggest system commands as JSON, which are permission-gated and executed by a server on your machine. It ensures no model ever directly controls your OS, blocks risky actions, and works across Linux, macOS, and Windows—pushing practical agent safety for power users and sysadmins alike.

Title: Google’s Gemini Agents Launch, Aiming to Automate Ad & Analytics Workflows
Description: Google debuts Gemini-powered AI agents, taking automated campaign optimization and analytics to the next level. This signals a massive shift: agentic AI directly embedded into enterprise tools, managing budgets, bids, and reporting for professionals at scale.

Title: Gamma Hits $100M ARR in 2 Years—How a Tiny AI Team Disrupted Presentations
Description: Gamma, an AI-powered presentation and website builder, reached $100M ARR and a $2B+ valuation in under two years—with just ~30 people. Their secret: instant onboarding, word-of-mouth growth, creator-first strategies, and daily prototyping. A lesson for every AI builder on scaling lean and fast.

Title: PathPilot: Personal AI Coach for Habits and Big Goals (iOS/Android)
Description: PathPilot breaks down ambitious goals into doable micro-steps tailored to your routines. Just enter your target and let the AI coach guide you with check-ins and conversations—ideal for personal growth and productivity nerds.
Try on iOS | Android

Title: ytconverter: Open-Source YouTube Downloader (yt-dlp/ffmpeg, Python)
Description: ytconverter brings a colorful, menu-driven CLI to download MP4 or MP3 from YouTube using yt-dlp and ffmpeg. Easily choose format, sanitize filenames, and download batches—across Linux, macOS, Windows, and even Termux. Looking for feedback and contributors!
GitHub: anonyco/ytconverter

Title: Local AI Barber App: See Your Haircut via AI Before Committing (Beta Testers Wanted!)
Description: An AI web app lets barbers generate instant preview images of haircuts on your selfie—helping clients pick their new look with confidence. Free for early users, no download required, works in the browser. Apply to help beta test the future of hair styling!

Title: Andrew Ng Calls Out AGI Hype, Says General AI Still Decades Away
Description: AI pioneer Andrew Ng refutes claims that AGI is imminent, arguing on X that progress is real but overhyped. He expects significant job market shifts, with some jobs lost and new AI-driven roles emerging, but stresses that truly general AI remains a distant goal. His comments have sparked fresh debate on AI’s pace and real-world impact.
https://x.com/AndrewYNg/status/1989003741316673714

Title: New Bio AI Agent Combines LLMs & Multi-Agent Systems to Accelerate Cancer Therapy
Description: Researchers unveil Bio AI Agent: a fleet of specialized LLM agents autonomously designing, assessing, and optimizing CAR-T cell therapies for cancer. The system performs parallel analysis on targets, toxicity, patents, and clinical steps—promising to cut R&D timelines and catch pitfalls human teams miss. A leap for precision medicine.
Read the preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08649

Title: RLVR Breakthrough: Researchers Uncover How Fine-Tuning Really Alters LLMs
Description: New research demystifies Reinforcement Learning with Verifiable Rewards (RLVR), showing it tweaks only a fraction of LLM weights and follows unique parameter-space “paths.” This could unlock better, more efficient fine-tuning methods for open-source models and next-gen AI.
Details and paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08567

Title: Open-Source “Tabtin” Turns Images Into Tables Using Local or Cloud AI
Description: Snap a photo, instantly get structured data—Tabtin lets you extract spreadsheet columns directly from images thanks to vision LLMs. Easily self-host (Docker), works offline or with cloud models, and exports to CSV. Ideal for home inventory or business workflows.
Try or fork it: https://github.com/janbndrf/tabtin

Title: Free & Private Ebook Downloads—Ephemera Automates Your Book Archive
Description: Download books—fast and fuss-free. Ephemera is an open-source ebook tool with smart auto-download requests, import to BookLore/Calibre, notifications, and easy Docker setup. Supports multiple formats, real-time UI, and integration with self-hosted libraries.
Check it out: https://github.com/OrwellianEpilogue/ephemera

Title: Nutrition App “Emma” Uses AI to Decode Food Labels Instantly
Description: Scan any food label—Emma’s AI explains sugars, additives, allergens, and more. Available on iOS, the indie app works in any language, with free and premium features. If you’re ingredient-conscious, this is a must-try for smarter grocery shopping.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/emma-ai-food-scanner/id1607127197

Title: ShadowTerm v3: No-Subscription, Privacy-First SSH Terminal Now on iOS
Description: SSH on your iPhone or iPad—securely, without tracking or subscriptions. ShadowTerm syncs hosts and keys with iCloud, supports advanced port forwarding & monitoring, and even real-time GPU stats on Linux servers. $4.99 on the App Store.
More: [App Store link – search “ShadowTerm”]

Title: Data to Deck in Seconds: Slaid Automates Reports from Excel & Notion
Description: Slaid turns boring data exports into polished, insightful reports—charts, analysis, layouts—with one click. Designed for side projects, personal finance, or client dashboards. Save hours on slide-making, and get early access or free credits for feedback.
[No public link provided, but worth checking for updates]

Title: Voice AI with Memory Faces Critical Latency Problem—Here’s a Real Solution
Description: Building voice agents that “remember” is hard: real-time memory retrieval must happen in under a second or it breaks the UX. A new approach combines Mem0 for fast, relevant context and OpenAI Realtime APIs for near-instant streaming—finally making smart, responsive voice AI feel natural.
Beta: https://form.typeform.com/to/kl1oHVXn

Title: TrendRadar: AI Drafts Replies & Posts to Grow Your X/Twitter Presence
Description: TrendRadar automates social growth with LLM-powered reply suggestions, trending post ideas, and tone control. For creators serious about engagement, it tracks your niche and helps you ride the latest conversations, saving hours of manual posting.
Demo: https://v.redd.it/ukde8uew11g1

Title: Kaunta: Lightweight, Privacy-First Web Analytics—Open Source & Just 5MB RAM
Description: Want fast analytics without Google? Kaunta is a tiny, open-source alternative that’s self-hosted and extremely resource-efficient. Track 70+ sites in one binary and keep your data private.
GitHub & demo: https://seuros.github.io/kaunta/

Title: Building a Smarter Mobile Growth Stack: Weekly A/B Tests Without the Headaches
Description: Tired of slow, code-heavy app experiments? This team ditched custom tooling for a modern stack—Firebase, Amplitude, Superwall, Mixpanel—and unlocked weekly feature testing and paywall tweaks without touching engineering. Real-world lesson in scalable, agile product growth.

Title: What Redditors Use for Self-Hosting: Best Open-Source File Sync & Backup Tools
Description: Looking to host your own cloud or replace Google Drive? Redditors recommend Nextcloud, OwnCloud, Seafile, and Syncthing for privacy, flexibility, and backups—even on secondhand hardware. Each tool has its quirks, but self-hosted storage is thriving in the AI era.
Learn more: r/selfhosted

Title: Got a SaaS or Open-Source Project? Share Your Build in the 2025 Reddit Founder Thread
Description: Jump into the builder community—post your product, one-line pitch, and user numbers. A great place to find collaborators, feedback, or just inspiration from the next wave of AI tools and indie tech!

Title: Is AI Auditing the Next Hot Career? Grok LLM Gets Live “Ethics Hacking” Test
Description: A Redditor went 30+ rounds “auditing” Grok’s ethics guardrails, live-tweeting prompts and failures. Raises the question: could pro AI red-teaming be a whole new job field?
Thread: https://x.com/armandhammer56/status/1988997474934030792?s=46&t=lhoRPFBQnfqaT9J-6xg

Title: If AI Recommends Your Product Once, It Might Show Up for Thousands More
Description: Modern LLMs are surprisingly stable in their product recommendations—if your app appears in ChatGPT or Gemini’s suggestions, you’re likely to reach far beyond your initial audience. Marketers, now’s the time to check your brand’s AI search visibility.
Visibility checker: mayin.app

[Low-impact or duplicate posts (e.g., multiple “Slaid” variants, offers for discounted premium subs, minimal SaaS milestones, and GPT agent anecdote without scalable insight) were omitted for clarity and broad relevance.]

Title: SOLLOL: Plug-and-Play Bare-Metal Load Balancer for Your Ollama LLM Cluster (No Docker, No K8s)

Description:
Meet SOLLOL—a self-hosted, inference-aware orchestrator that auto-discovers local Ollama nodes and smartly routes requests based on VRAM, GPU load, and latency. No container headaches, no Kubernetes—just pure bare-metal for lightning-fast, distributed LLM inference. Includes a unified dashboard with deep system metrics, failover handling, and Ray/Dask integration. Open source (MIT).
👉 github.com/B-A-M-N/SOLLOL

Title: AlphaResearch: LLMs Now Compete With Humans in Inventing New Algorithms

Description:
AlphaResearch is a new LLM-powered autonomous research agent that iteratively proposes, tests, and optimizes novel algorithms for open-ended problems. It achieved wins over human researchers in benchmark competitions and even set a state-of-the-art result on the notoriously hard “packing circles” problem. This could reshape how breakthroughs in science and math are discovered.
Read the preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08522

Title: HRM & Tiny Recursive Models: Small Networks Now Outsmart LLMs at Reasoning Tasks

Description:
Forget giant language models—new research shows that tiny neural nets (as small as 7M params) using recursive reasoning can tackle hard puzzles like Sudoku, mazes, and AGI benchmarks, outperforming much larger LLMs. This biologically-inspired approach could change our understanding of what’s possible with compact AI.
Details: https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.04871

Title: ModelMatch: Open Source Leaderboards for Real-World LLM Model Selection

Description:
Stop choosing models by hype or random posts—ModelMatch rigorously evaluates open-source LLMs across domains like summarization, therapy, finance, and health using real task rubrics (not generic benchmarks). Results are open, regularly updated, and community-driven, helping teams pick the right model for actual jobs, not just synthetic tests.
Call for contributors & feedback! Project page & results

Title: Open-Source Motion Graphics: Friction—After Effects Alternative for Vector Animation

Description:
Friction Graphics is an actively developed, cross-platform open-source tool bringing professional vector motion graphics editing (think After Effects) to Linux, Windows, and Mac. Recent updates add many features and tutorials—try it out if you want more freedom in animation workflows!
Project site: https://friction.graphics/

Title: GitStats Widget: Monitor Your GitHub Contributions Right from Your Android Home Screen

Description:
Keep your GitHub activity streak and repo stats visible at all times with GitStats Widget for Android. See live contribution graphs, commits, and coding progress—without opening the GitHub app. Lightweight, privacy-friendly, and perfect for open-source motivators.
Try it on the Play Store.

Title: Material-Based Intelligence: The Next Frontier in Self-Learning, Adaptive Materials

Description:
A new perspective in AI and materials science posits that intelligence could be “grown” in synthetic materials—where sensors, memory, and learning emerge from self-organizing physics rather than software. This vision could enable materials that perceive, adapt, and even self-correct without external control, blurring the line between AI and matter itself.
Full paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08838

Title: The Coming AI Cyber War: Malware-Writing Agents and the End of Digital Privacy?

Description:
AI agents are starting to automate advanced malware creation, able to devise multiple attack strategies in seconds—tasks that once took expert hackers months. As defenders also turn to AI, experts warn cyberspace may soon be dominated by autonomous agents, making digital privacy and control a bigger challenge than ever.
Discuss: Where should the ethical lines be drawn?

Title: Open-Source Monkey-Type for Programmers: Race Through Real GitHub Code Description: Code Typer is a new open-source alternative to Monkey Type, but designed for coders. Practice your typing speed on real programming snippets straight from open-source projects, complete with IDE-like shortcuts and auto-closing brackets. Try it in your browser, and contribute on GitHub!

Title: Perplexity AI Pro Discounted 90%: 1-Year Access Offer Goes Viral Description: Perplexity AI is offering a huge, limited-time 90% discount on their Pro plan for a full year. Snag access to their powerful AI—now with an automated AI web browser feature—at rock-bottom rates. Includes Reddit user reviews and a Trustpilot link for peace of mind.

Title: Meta’s ‘below’ Makes Linux Monitoring a Breeze—Official Open-Source Release Description: Facebook/Meta just released ‘below’, a self-contained CLI tool for Linux performance monitoring. It’s easy to run as a Docker sidecar and provides a unified view of your system metrics. A must-try for devs seeking hassle-free infrastructure insights.

Title: Self-Hosted Postman Alternative Launches—No Cloud, Just You and Your APIs Description: API Studio is a brand new, lightweight, self-hostable API development & testing tool, inspired by VS Code’s REST Client. You own your data, no cloud dependency, and full request control via custom middleware. Early stage but already pretty usable—chime in with feedback.

Title: DecodeMyForm AI Instantly Explains Medical Bills—Stop Drowning in Healthcare Jargon Description: Medical bills or insurance EOBs got you confused? DecodeMyForm AI translates those fuzzy charges into clear English. Upload a document and get a plain-language explanation free—no hidden fees. Launched on Product Hunt, looking for feedback!

Title: Massive Startup Problem Statement DB: 12,000+ Real Issues, Not AI-Generated Fakes Description: Struggling with startup inspiration? This new database scrapes thousands of real-world pain points from Reddit, Product Hunt, and more—fuel for your next big idea, not fluffy “AI creativity.” Search problem areas that matter most to actual users.

Title: Voice-Based AI Diary App Lets You Reflect—Just Talk, No Typing Needed Description: Meet Reflecta, an innovative voice-powered AI journaling app. Just talk about your day, and the AI responds with follow-up questions, emotional insights, and creates a structured diary entry. Ideal for those who find typing a chore—now on Android!

Title: AI Mental Wellness “Solace” Brings Human-Sounding Empathy to Therapy Bots Description: Solace is building an LLM-powered, CBT-trained AI mental health assistant with natural, empathetic voice responses—designed for places where stigma or cost keeps people from seeking therapy. Free beta access and demo now available; honest feedback wanted!

Title: Prompt2Go: Optimize AI Prompts on Any Mac App with a Global Shortcut Description: Upgrade your prompts instantly while working in any Mac app—Prompt2Go is an AI prompt optimizer you trigger with a shortcut, powered by context from your projects, and works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more. Free for now for all devs!

Title: Free, No-Login Feedback Tracker Launches—Sort & Prioritize Product Suggestions with Zero Friction Description: Inflection Log is a 100% free feedback tracking app—sort feedback by platform, importance, and type; identify what matters most; and avoid expensive SaaS. Perfect for indie builders tired of $20+/month subscriptions.

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Here’s a curated selection of the most impactful, fresh, and broadly interesting posts, de-duped and focused on notable AI, LLM, and open-source tool content:

Title: Stormkit: 6-Year Self-Hostable Vercel Alternative Now Open Source
Description:
Stormkit is a feature-rich, open-source platform that lets developers self-host static sites and serverless functions—think Vercel or Netlify, but free to run on your own infra. Recently open-sourced, Stormkit arrives as an alternative amid Vercel’s recent pricing shifts, offering flexibility for privacy-conscious or budget-minded devs.
GitHub: https://github.com/stormkit-io/stormkit-io

Title: TrailBase 0.21 Drops: Firebase Alternative Adds WASM Runtime & Custom SQLite Plugins
Description:
TrailBase has shipped v0.21—a blazing fast, self-hosted Firebase competitor in a single executable. Now with a built-in WASM runtime for JS/TS/Rust plugins, hot reloading, and much-improved admin UI, it makes building, extending, and hosting your own real-time data/backend easier than ever.
GitHub: https://github.com/trailbase/trailbase
Demo: https://app.trailbase.io/

Title: No-Code to Full App: How AI Lets Non-Developers Build Real Business Tools
Description:
A property manager with zero coding background shared a candid account of using modern AI “builder” tools to create a full-featured property management app. By chatting about requirements and tweaking on the fly, they saved thousands vs traditional SaaS and gained software that fits their workflow—no dev skills needed.

Title: DEKI: Floating Flashcards Chrome Extension Boosts Active Learning
Description:
DEKI keeps your flashcards always accessible—floating over any website in Chrome. Instantly grab text, get AI-generated explanations or mnemonics, and practice without breaking your workflow. Custom layouts, image/audio support, and smart recall make it stand out for memory hackers and language learners alike.
Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/deki/comoemjamhdjllgmcifbbcgkkfodocbd

Title: Claude/Writing Automation: Build Your Own Jasper-Style Blogging With Claude API
Description:
Why pay $99/month for AI blogging when you’re already subscribed to Claude Max? One hacker saved time and money building a connector to automate blog writing (prompt-to-publish on Ghost) using Claude’s API tokens—hinting at the untapped value in your AI subscriptions.

Title: PolyVoice: Real-Time AI-Powered Voice Translation That Keeps Your Actual Voice
Description:
PolyVoice aims to break language barriers by letting you speak in your own language—your voice, tone, and emotion are preserved as it’s translated instantly into another language for your conversation partner. Could multilingual meetings and gaming become truly seamless? Watch for public release or join the waitlist soon.

Title: Productivity Gets a Makeover: Self-Destructing To-Do Lists, Floating Flashcards, Smart Habit Apps
Description:
From self-destructing task lists that inject urgency, to floating flashcards and AI-powered gamified habit trackers, makers are reimagining how we build routines and learn. The trend: make productivity playful, in-the-flow, and adaptive for neurodivergent users and burned-out overachievers alike.

Title: Lovable.dev & Claude API Deals: Heavily Discounted AI Builder and LLM Credits
Description:
Lovable.dev is offering two months of its AI-powered developer tools for $10 (usually $50). Also spotted: massive Claude API bundle deals ($500 in credits for $100 for 6 months)—worth it for indie hackers looking to experiment or deploy MVPs without burning cash.

Title: Open-Source Firebase/Netlify/Vercel Openings & FOSDEM Privacy Room Call For Talks
Description:
If you’re looking to escape pricing lock-in, accelerate open cloud, or contribute to privacy and decentralization, now’s the time. Major open-source backend tools (Stormkit, TrailBase) are thriving, and FOSDEM’s 2026 Decentralized Internet devroom is accepting talk proposals. Also, check the listed beginner-friendly projects for first OSS contributions.

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Title: OpenAI Drops GPT-5.1: Big Empathy, Sharper Instructions, Serious Competition Description: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1, emphasizing empathy, nuanced human-like responses, and better instruction following. Early feedback suggests it’s outpacing Claude and Gemini in translation and contextual understanding. If you want to get a taste of the latest model, check your OpenAI platform account or follow the official site for rollout details.

Title: Google DeepMind’s AlphaProof: Reinforcement Learning Reaches Olympiad-Level Math Description: Google DeepMind introduces AlphaProof, an AlphaZero-inspired agent trained with reinforcement learning to tackle formal mathematical proofs in Lean. This breakthrough could automate high-level math problem solving, with all results verifiable for correctness.
Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09833-y

Title: Atom: Open-Source, Self-Hosted AI “Work OS” Automates Real Tasks with Memory Description: Meet Atom, an open-source AI Work Operating System that remembers, automates, and links tasks across your stack (Notion, Slack, Github, email, etc.)—all with natural conversation. Fully self-hosted and privacy-first, Atom lets you build routines and automations by simply describing what you want.
Try it or contribute: https://github.com/rush86999/atom

Title: HuggingFace Adopts Open-Source Arch Router For Smarter Multi-LLM Task Routing Description: Arch Router—an open-source policy-based LLM router—now powers parts of HuggingFace’s Omni, dynamically sending user requests to the best model for each coding or automation task. Developers can leverage Arch to mix-and-match models for optimal results and benchmarking.
Project: https://github.com/katanemo/archgw

Title: Dial8: Lightning-Fast, Private Text-to-Speech & Speech-to-Text for macOS Users Description: Dial8 is a native macOS app for instant, highly realistic text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversions. Prioritizing privacy and accessibility (free for users with disabilities), Dial8 lets you test-drive all features for 14 days—or grab permanent free access as an early user.
Try it: https://www.dial8.ai
Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/yMZWrEfwkcE?si=PURoYMX5FgeLY_8R

Title: VoiceClone AI: Multilingual Voice Cloning App Hits the Charts—Try It Now Description: VoiceClone AI lets you clone your voice once and speak fluently in multiple languages—retaining your natural tone and emotion. Available on mobile, the app offers a free trial and comes with ever-expanding voice styles. Perfect for creators, educators, or multilingual professionals.

Title: iMessage Kit: Open-Source SDK Lets You Build AI iMessage Agents in Minutes Description: Easily create AI-powered bots and automations for iMessage using iMessage Kit, an open-source toolkit that works without AppleScript. Reply to texts, summarize chats, and send files—great for indie devs and anyone integrating LLMs into everyday conversations.

Title: Atomizes Work: Automate, Remember, and Manage with Open-Source AI That Talks Back Description: Stop juggling Zapier and rigid automation tools—Atom (open-source AI Work OS) lets you schedule, communicate, and manage projects across tools just by describing tasks. It’s self-hosted, open, and ready for your workflow hacks.
Source: https://github.com/rush86999/atom

Title: Run Your Own Open-Source Android IP Camera in Minutes (No Cloud Needed) Description: Turn any Android 12+ device into a secure IP camera with this open-source app—no cloud lock-in required. Works seamlessly over Tailscale for remote viewing and is perfect for home monitoring or DIY smart doorcams.
GitHub: https://github.com/onepersonhere/camera-link

Title: AI-Powered Text-to-Audio App Reads PDFs, Links, and Photos—Listen Anywhere Description: This mobile app converts web articles, PDFs, plain text, and even photos of text into high-quality, natural-sounding audio. Supports on-the-go listening and is privacy-first—no intrusive permissions. Available free for both iOS and Android.

Title: SocialEZ: AI-Powered, Affordable Social Media Platform for Teams & Creators Description: SocialEZ combines smart scheduling, in-depth analytics, AI-generated content, and workflow automation to simplify social media management. Built to be affordable, it’s perfect for creators and teams needing unified inboxes, smarter insights, and easy collaboration.
Try it: SocialEZ.com

Title: MonkeyBar: Open-Source GNOME Extension Visualizes Monkeytype Typing Stats Description: MonkeyBar displays your Monkeytype typing activity directly in the GNOME panel with GitHub-style graphs and customizable themes. 100% privacy-first, open source, and actively seeking contributors for more platforms and features.
Get it on GNOME Extensions: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/8831/monkeybar/
Source: https://github.com/AROICE-HQ/monkeybar

Title: Indie Dev Releases Minimalist Notepad with Built-In AI: Mind Droplet Description: Mind Droplet is a distraction-free notepad app with Markdown, mood tracking, and AI-powered grammar and insights—now available for Android. Features a clean design, color themes, and sharing tools, all built solo by a new developer.
Try it: available on Google Play

Title: Open Source SFTP + Rclone Browser Setup for Secure, Family-Friendly File Sharing Description: Skip cloud hassles and set up secure SFTP access to your home NAS using Rclone and a custom browser setup. This detailed guide—complete with Powershell automation—allows friends/family to access your files easily and safely, with checksums and resumable downloads.
Rclone Browser: https://github.com/kapitainsky/RcloneBrowser/releases

Title: DeepMind’s Olympiad-Level AI Formal Prover in Lean—A Step Towards Verified Superintelligence? Description: DeepMind’s AlphaProof agent uses reinforcement learning to prove formal mathematics at Olympiad level accuracy within Lean—bridging the gap to actually verifiable, correct machine reasoning. Could this be the start of fully trustworthy, self-verifying AI?
Nature paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09833-y

Title: Arch Router Lets You Mix LLMs for the Best Result—Now Running in HuggingFace Omni Description: Don’t settle for a single LLM: Arch Router is an open-source tool that routes user queries to the most effective model for each use-case. HuggingFace deploys this at scale for coding and automation—now you can too.
Code: https://github.com/katanemo/archgw

(Note: Duplicates and unrelated low-signal posts have been merged or omitted. Only globally relevant, actionable, and recent releases/highlights were selected in line with your curatorial criteria.)

Title: OpenAI Hit With Landmark German Ruling Over AI Copyright, Ordered to Pay Damages Description: A German court sided with GEMA and ruled OpenAI violated copyright law by using licensed music to train ChatGPT without permission. OpenAI now faces damages and rising pressure to secure proper data licenses. The first major AI copyright ruling in Europe, this could set a precedent for future tech lawsuits across the globe. Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/court-rules-that-openai-violated-german-copyright-law-ordered-it-to-pay-damages/

Title: Hands-On: GPT-5.1 Update Delivers Noticeably Smarter, More Personal AI Interactions Description: Users are reporting a big jump in GPT-5.1’s conversational quality—AI now remembers context more smoothly and addresses you by name, offering a more natural, personable feel. If you’ve tried the update, share your experiences: Is this a real leap, or placebo?

Title: MyFitnessPal Alternative? SparkyFitness Launches Advanced Sleep & Garmin Insights Description: SparkyFitness is an open-source, self-hosted app aiming to rival MyFitnessPal—now upgraded with advanced sleep analysis and Garmin workout tracking. Easily monitor nutrition, water intake, and more, with privacy and control. Mobile app available for Android, with iPhone sync via shortcut. GitHub: https://github.com/CodeWithCJ/SparkyFitness

Title: OCRit: Free macOS OCR App Using DeepSeek—Copy Text from Any Image Description: Need to quickly extract text from images on your Mac? OCRit is a lightweight, open-source macOS utility powered by DeepSeek-OCR. Recognize text from photos and screenshots in seconds, all while staying private and easy to use. Free to try—perfect for students and professionals alike. GitHub: https://github.com/aeilot/OCRit

Title: Open-Source Launchpad Online: Play Music in Your Browser With MIDI & Web Audio Description: Turn your browser into a full-featured Launchpad with this PWA—connect a real MIDI device or play on-screen. Built for music lovers and tinkerers, it supports offline use and runs entirely on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Open to feedback and collaborators! GitHub: https://github.com/CupoMeridio/Launchpad-Online

Title: Fresh Take: AI-Powered Companion Helps You Stick to Goals With Narrative & Emotional Memory Description: Tired of gamified productivity apps that fizzle out? “Delight” is a new AI goal friend that remembers your motivations and struggles, helps set daily micro-missions, and turns your progress into a personal story. Focused on emotional intelligence, not just streaks. Early beta—looking for real-world feedback.

Title: Self-Hosted Voice AI Assistant in Beta—Persistent Memory, Agentic Capabilities Description: Voice assistants too forgetful? This in-development voice-first AI logs all your past chats, can handle web searches, emails, and take notes—all with persistent memory. Beta testing now and seeking early users to shape the product before launch.

Title: Open Survey: Help Shape Timing—An AI Energy & Wellness OS for Mental Health Description: The Timing team is building an AI-powered wellness app to improve daily energy and mood. Join their short global survey (takes <3 min) and try the TestFlight beta—all feedback directly shapes the product. Bonus: chance to win a free subscription! Survey: https://tally.so/r/2E8gQg Test the app: https://testflight.apple.com/join/cH4J7p5E

Title: Built a Phone-Blocking App That Uses Physical QR Codes to Help Break Screen Addiction Description: Frustrated by how easy it is to bypass digital blockers? This new app, Recode, forces you to physically scan a QR/barcode IRL to take a break from time-wasting apps. Simple, clever friction that actually reduced screen time for its creator—open for testers.

Title: Freelancer Toolbox: IndexMe Aims to Replace Upwork With Business & Client Hub Description: IndexMe is a new tool for freelancers and creators to own their client relationships, manage deals, and build income without relying on rented platforms (and their fees). Features: prospect tracking, customizable business hub, planned newsletter and consulting support. Free 30-day trial and seeking feedback. Website: https://indexme.so/

Title: Share Sleep Data With Friends Across Devices—Would It Improve Your Habits? Description: Manual experiments suggest people sleep better when friends can see their bedtime, but sharing is tricky when everyone uses different wearables. Would you try an app that aggregates sleep data (Oura, Whoop, Apple, Garmin) so you can compare or compete with friends?

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