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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 | 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) |