KISS tools and resources
Here's a list of tools for use by developers to destroy big tech. Grab your picks, shovels, and hoes so we can compost tech shit into something democratic for the Open Media Network.
Techno Anarchist Manifesto
Techno Anarchism Arsenal
These are the weapons we can use to destroy Techno Feudalism.
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Open-source Productivity Tools
OmniTools
Boost your productivity with the toolkit for getting things done quickly.
Framatoolbox
Using Framatoolbox is the first step on the road to your digital autonomy.
Community Tools
Bonfire
Bonfire is built by communities, for communities—rooted in autonomy, mutual care, and collective power.
HubZilla
The powerful open source privacy-respecting all-in-one home base for collaboration and social interactions.
Mobilizon
A multitude of interconnected Mobilizon websites: online platforms to find, create, and share events.
Decidim
Decidim is a free/libre platform for opensource citizen participation.
Social XD
Social Experience Design is dedicated to the realization of a peopleverse.
Open Media Network
Resources
Open Media Network Technical Overview (engineering focus)
Build the OMN with these tools.
Writing tools
Kagi Search
Kagi Search is a fast, private search engine. Orion Browser is a fast, zero-telemetry, browser.
Joplin
Joplin is an open source note-taking app. Capture your thoughts and access them from any device.
Zettlr
From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr supports your writing process at every stage.
Manuskript
Manuskript is for writers wanting to organize and plan before writing.
Harper Spell Checker
The Free Grammar Checker That Respects Your Privacy.
Resources
Need a Writing Stack and Workflow for a Tech Newsletter or Blog?
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Publishing tools
These are listed from easy to use up to those aimed at developers.
WriteFreely
An open source platform for building a writing space on the web.
Micro.blog
Blogging at your domain name with community, cross-posting, and more.
WordPress.com
WordPress, done the right way. All from the people who know WordPress best.
MicroWeber
Microweber's user-friendly interface, makes it easy to build websites without extensive technical knowledge.
Leaflet
Make Leaflets, documents / posts /pages /websites and make Publications, like blogs/newsletters built on ATproto.
Drupito
Drupito is a hands off, coding-optional, maintainance-free version of Drupal CMS built with Drupal under the hood.
Ghost
Ghost is a powerful app for professional publishers to create, share, and grow with their content.
Grav CMS
From simple to sophisticated build faster websites with Grav, a modern open source flat-file CMS.
Winter CMS
Rapidly develop and deploy beautiful and feature-rich websites with a CMS relied upon worldwide.
Publii
With the Publii app, you can create a beautiful, safe, and privacy-friendly website.
WordPress.org
The open source publishing platform of choice for creators, small organizations, large enterprises, and more.
Resources
How I simplified my dev life by moving Symfony Station to Grav CMS
Building a Simple Grav CMS Theme with Twig, PHP, and CSS
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Creative tools
Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a free and Open Source Video Editor.
Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor.
Trelby
Free, multiplatform, feature-rich screenwriting tool!
GIMP
Say bye to Photoshop with GIMP, an open source image editor.
Inkscape
Inkscape is a Free and open source vector graphics editor.
RAW Therapee
RawTherapee is a free raw image processing program.
Scribus
Scribus is the Go-To Libre Desktop Publishing Application.
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Programming tools
HTML
Structure your site.
CSS
Style your website.
Markdown
Write for your website.
Web Components
Add interactivity.
ActivityPub
Build the Fediverse.
Social Docs
Docs for ActivityPub.
ActivityPub Fuzzer
Emulate known Fediverse software to solve the problem of manual testing.
ATProto
Build the ATmosphere with a decentralized protocol for large social web apps.
Pears
Unleash the Power of P2P. Empower Developers, Disrupt the Norm!
Codeberg
A community-led effort that provides Git hosting for free/open source projects.
Open Project
Open source project management software for open source developers.
XWiki
XWiki innovates with "Structured Wiki" and delivers high knowledge features.
Twig
Twig is the fast, flexible, and secure modern template engine for PHP.
Resources
Is there an ethical AI stack for PHP Web Development?
Twig: The Ultimate Guide to the Premier PHP Templating Language
ActivityPub.Academy
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Forum, Communications tools
Piefed
A federated forum to tailor feeds to your interests.
Matrix
An open network for secure, decentralised communication.
NodeBB
A better forum platform for the modern web.
Mbin
A federated content aggregator, voting, discussion and microblogging platform.