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TODO List

computer stuff

  • burn backups

  • ensure large local data sources for jellyfin and plex are on the zfs array

  • consolidate logs with a parser

  • music hosting

    • radio stations

  • comms

    • irc server
    • matrix server
    • jabber server

  • backups

    • create backup user
    • new GPG key
    • move rclone configs to backup user
    • chown backups to backup
    • automate to weekly

  • games

  1. Team & Workspace Chat (Slack / Discord Alternatives)
  • Zulip

* Description: Threaded stream-and-topic messaging designed for asynchronous communication.
* Authentik Integration: Native Generic OpenID Connect (OIDC) support included in the free/open-source tier.

  • Mattermost

* Description: Slack-style team chat, channels, boards, and playbooks.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik OIDC provider (via GitLab/Generic OAuth2 compatibility) or Authentik ForwardAuth.

  • Rocket.Chat

* Description: Channel-based team communication, live chat widgets, and omnichannel integrations.
* Authentik Integration: Native Custom OAuth2 / OIDC provider in the Community edition.

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2. Federated & Open-Standard Messaging

  • Matrix Ecosystem (Synapse or Dendrite / Conduit + Element Web or Cinny)

* Description: Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging network with bridges to Discord, Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Slack.
* Authentik Integration: Matrix Synapse supports native OpenID Connect (OIDC) for user registration and SSO.

  • XMPP (Prosody + Converse.js)

* Description: Lightweight, extensible XML-based protocol for instant messaging and presence.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik LDAP outpost via mod_auth_ldap, or token authentication via mod_auth_oauth2.

  • Modern Web IRC (Ergo + The Lounge)

* Description: IRCv3 daemon paired with a persistent, modern web client and push notifications.
* Authentik Integration: The Lounge supports reverse proxy header authentication via Authentik ForwardAuth.

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3. Voice, Video & Conferencing (Chat-Adjacent)

  • Jitsi Meet

* Description: Fully encrypted video conferencing and screen sharing.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik OIDC / JWT authentication via Prosody backend.

  • Mumble (Murmur Server)

* Description: Low-latency, high-quality voice communication.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik LDAP outpost.

  • LiveKit / Element Call

* Description: WebRTC infrastructure and client for group audio/video calls, integrating directly into Matrix rooms.
* Authentik Integration: Inherits Synapse OIDC authentication.

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4. AI Chat & LLM Interfaces (Chat-Adjacent)

  • Open WebUI

* Description: Feature-rich web interface for local LLMs, Ollama, API endpoints, RAG, and document chat.
* Authentik Integration: Native OpenID Connect (OIDC) support with automatic user provisioning and role syncing.

  • LibreChat

* Description: Multi-provider AI chat interface supporting OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, local models, and plugin tools.
* Authentik Integration: Native OpenID Connect (OIDC) / OAuth2 support.

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5. Push Notifications, Webhooks & Alerting Gateways

  • Ntfy

* Description: HTTP-based pub-sub push notification service to send alerts to desktop/mobile devices.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik ForwardAuth or upstream header auth.

  • Gotify

* Description: Simple server for sending and receiving push notifications via WebSockets.
* Authentik Integration: Authentik ForwardAuth.

  • Apprise API

* Description: Gateway router to relay notifications to 80+ chat endpoints (Matrix, Discord, Telegram, Slack, etc.).
* Authentik Integration: Authentik ForwardAuth.

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6. Asynchronous Community / Forum Platforms

  • Discourse

* Description: Modern discussion platform, community forums, and long-form topic threads.
* Authentik Integration: Native OpenID Connect (OIDC) plugin (discourse-openid-connect).

  • NodeBB
  • Description: Real-time, socket-driven forum software with built-in instant messaging and notifications.
    \* Authentik Integration: nodebb-plugin-oauth2-oidc with Authentik.

Summary Comparison Table

Service Site-Wide Custom Emojis Server-Side Custom CSS Global Branding / Theme Config
Zulip Yes (Built-in) Yes (Admin UI) High (Logos, default themes)
Rocket.Chat Yes (Built-in) Yes (Admin UI) High (Live CSS, assets, colors)
Discourse Yes (Built-in) Yes (SCSS/Themes) Very High (Full theme engine)
NodeBB Yes (Plugin/ACP) Yes (ACP) High (Skins, custom CSS)
Matrix / Element Yes (MSC2545 packs) Yes (config.json) Medium (JSON palette, branding)
Open WebUI Model Avatars / Unicode Yes (Admin UI) High (Logos, banners, CSS)
Mattermost Yes (Built-in) Limited (Plugins) Medium (Colors, brand images)
The Lounge Limited Yes (CSS files) Medium (Theme packages)
LibreChat Unicode Config file Medium (librechat.yaml)
Jitsi Meet No Yes (CSS / Config) High (Watermarks, templates)