Daily Shaarli
December 8, 2025
Audiobookshelf is an open‑source, self‑hosted server designed for managing and streaming your audiobook and podcast collection. It gives you full control over your library, with a clean web interface and mobile apps that make listening seamless across devices. Perfect for anyone who wants to own their media without relying on third‑party platforms.
Key Features
📚 Self‑hosted – Run on your own server, keep complete control of your library.
🌐 Web interface – Browse, manage, and stream audiobooks and podcasts from any browser.
📱 Mobile apps – Native apps for iOS and Android with offline listening support.
🔖 Bookmarks & progress sync – Resume playback across devices with synced progress.
🎨 Metadata management – Edit titles, authors, covers, and organize your collection.
🛠️ Open source – Actively developed with contributions from the community.
🔒 Privacy‑friendly – No external dependencies or tracking.
Flying Carpet is an open‑source project that makes file transfer across devices simple and secure. Think of it as a cross‑platform alternative to AirDrop: no central server, no complicated setup, just two devices in close range using WiFi (and optionally Bluetooth). It’s designed to work seamlessly across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Key Features
📱 Cross‑platform support – Works on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
📡 Ad hoc WiFi transfers – No network infrastructure required; devices connect directly.
🔒 Optional Bluetooth negotiation – Adds flexibility for initiating transfers.
⚡ Fast & lightweight – Simple interface, efficient transfer speeds.
🛠️ Open source – Built in Rust and Kotlin, available on GitHub for contributions.
🎥 Demo video & installers – Easy to get started with prebuilt binaries and clear documentation.
Quick links to app stores are on the github page. For Windows, Linux and MacOS look under "Releases" under the "About" section.
Helium is an innovative browser project that rethinks how we interact with the web. Instead of being just another tabbed browser, it positions itself as a lightweight, extensible environment where apps, protocols, and decentralized services can live side by side. Its goal is to make the internet more open, customizable, and user‑controlled.
Key Features
🌐 Protocol-first design – Supports not only HTTP(S) but also alternative and decentralized protocols.
⚡ Lightweight & fast – Minimal overhead, designed for speed and efficiency.
🔌 Extensible architecture – Developers can build and plug in new modules easily.
🔒 Privacy-conscious – Focus on user control, transparency, and reduced tracking.
🛠️ Open source – Built openly, encouraging contributions and experimentation.
🖥️ Cross-platform – Works across major operating systems with a consistent experience.
At the time of this post the project is in ALPHA