The Open Source Software I'm Still Using in 2026 - Part 2

Software Description and Links

WriteFreely

https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely

WriteFreely is a modern, clean, focused blogging and journaling software solution.

Picsur!

Picsur! is a self hosted, open source solution for photo upload and linking. It's Imgur for the privacy focused individual.

OpenWRT

https://openwrt.org/

OpenWRT is open source firmware / software used on network equipment like routers, wifi routers and access points, switches, and more. I'ts the best way to take full control of your network.

WLED

https://kno.wled.ge/

WLED is an incredibly powerful LED lighting control solution that runs on ESP32 and ESP8266 devices. It's incredible how much those little boards can do. I'm linking to ChrisMaher as wel, because he has an awesome channel almost solely focused on getting the most from WLED. https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisMaherDIY

OpenSprinkler Pi

https://opensprinkler.com/product/opensprinkler-pi/

This is a hardware and software project. The hardware is build as a sprinkler controller, and in the case of the Pi version it's an add-on to a raspberry Pi. Connect them up, and install the software. You've get a fully functional, powerful, and actually usable sprinkler automation and control system.

Technitium

https://technitium.com/dns/

Technitium is a self hosted DNS server with all the features adn power you can imagine. Intended to be run as several different DNS servers for fall back, it uses a synchronization system so you setup DNS inone, and the rest inherit those changes. Block Ads, protect your privacy, and route like a pro.

RustDesk

https://rustdesk.com/

RustDesk is a fully open source, self hosted, encrypted remote desktop support system akin to AnyDesk, TeamViewer, and other popular proprietary solutions out there. It's extremely useful and powerful.

KdenLive and Shotcut

https://kdenlive.org/

https://www.shotcut.org/

These are two fully open source, and incredibly powerful video editing solutions.

Wave Terminal

https://www.waveterm.dev/

This is a newer one for me, but I really like how it functions. It boasts a host of modern functions, and adds the option to utilize AI within it if you want to. Even without it, it has a ton of really nice features, is super easy to get into using, and even has some great features of it's own by utilizing their wsh command tools.

Veloren

https://veloren.net/

Self Hosted, Open Source, MMORPG. This is one of the greatest, funnest games to play with your family friends, or even on the public servers all over the world. So many great features, and constant updates.