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rustdesk

Open-source remote desktop with self-hosting, giving you full data control without the TeamViewer lock-in.

An open-source remote desktop tool built in Rust, designed for self-hosting. Compared to TeamViewer, it offers full data control and zero-config out-of-the-box, making it a privacy-focused alternative.

Uninstall normally through your operating system: on Windows use Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall; on macOS drag the app to Trash; on Linux use your package manager. Configuration files may remain in your user directory after uninstall; delete them manually if you want a complete clean.

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Immich

Your private, self-hosted Google Photos alternative with AI features.

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution with automatic backup, AI search, facial recognition, and multi-user support.

Navigate to the directory containing docker-compose.yml and run `docker compose down -v` (omit -v to preserve database volumes). Then delete the immich folder.

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syncthing

Open-source P2P file sync that's private, secure, and runs without a cloud.

A continuous file synchronization program that syncs files between devices securely and automatically, with no central server.

Windows: Use 'Add or Remove Programs'. macOS: Drag the app to Trash. Linux: Remove via package manager (e.g., apt remove syncthing) or delete the directory and ~/.config/syncthing.

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uBlock Origin

The most efficient ad-blocker, low resource usage, no donations, privacy-first.

uBlock Origin is a wide-spectrum content blocker for Chromium and Firefox that is CPU and memory efficient. Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and malware out of the box.

Go to your browser’s extension management page, find uBlock Origin, and click Remove / Delete. Clear browser cache if you encounter leftover issues.

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Vaultwarden

Self-host Bitwarden-compatible server with minimal resource usage.

A lightweight, self-hosted Bitwarden server alternative written in Rust, compatible with official clients.

Stop and remove container, delete volume: docker stop vaultwarden && docker rm vaultwarden && rm -rf /vw-data/

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Mastodon

Free, open-source, decentralized social network server based on ActivityPub.

Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server that uses the ActivityPub protocol to create a federated network. Users can follow friends, discover new ones, and share links, pictures, text, and video. All servers interoperate seamlessly, forming the Fediverse.

For users: Delete account in instance settings. For self-hosted: Stop services, remove database and storage.

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Umami

Self-hosted, privacy-first web analytics that is a lightweight alternative to Google Analytics.

Umami is a simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics tool that gives you full control over your data.

For Docker: 'docker compose down -v' removes containers and volumes. For source: delete project folder and drop the database.

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AdGuardHome

Self-hosted DNS server that blocks ads and trackers for all devices on your network.

Network-wide DNS server that blocks ads and trackers across all home devices without needing client software.

Linux/Mac: run the install script with -u flag; Docker: stop and remove container and image. Remember to revert DNS settings on devices first.

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SearXNG

Privacy-focused metasearch engine aggregating results from dozens of sources without tracking you.

SearXNG is a free metasearch engine that combines results from over 70 search services while respecting your privacy. Self-host it to keep your data under your control.

For Docker: stop and remove container and volumes. For manual install: delete the installation directory and configuration files.

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maigret

Enter a username, automatically search 3000+ websites and compile public information.

Find personal accounts by username across 3000+ websites. No API keys required.

Run in terminal: pip uninstall maigret

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ArchiveBox

Self-host your own personal Internet Archive: save any URL as HTML, PDF, screenshots, and more.

Open-source self-hosted web archiving tool that saves snapshots of URLs in multiple redundant formats (HTML, PDF, WARC, screenshots, etc.) with a web UI, CLI, and API.

Remove the ArchiveBox data directory (default ~/archivebox). For Docker, run 'docker compose down -v' first to clean up containers and volumes.

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actual

Free, open-source, local-first budgeting app with sync—a great alternative to YNAB.

A local-first, open-source personal finance tool with multi-device sync, completely free. Uses envelope budgeting and supports self-hosting or desktop apps.

Desktop app: uninstall via system settings or control panel. Self-hosted/Docker: stop container and remove volume. Always back up your budget files (.actual) first.

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ente

Open source end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos and Authy.

Fully open source, end-to-end encrypted photos, authenticator, and document locker.

Uninstall like any app on your device. Your data remains in the cloud; to fully delete, log into ente.com account settings and delete the account.

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Plausible Analytics

Privacy-first, lightweight web analytics that's a cookie-free, GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics.

Open source, privacy-first web analytics. Lightweight, cookie-free alternative to Google Analytics with simple dashboards and GDPRs compliance.

Remove the Plausible tracking script from your website to stop data collection. For cloud, cancel subscription and data retention is configurable. For self-hosted, delete the Docker containers and data directory.

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Firefly III

Self-hosted personal finance manager that puts you in control of your money and privacy.

A free and open-source personal finance manager that helps you track expenses, income, budgets, and goals—all self-hosted for maximum privacy.

To remove: stop and delete the Docker container and volumes (`docker rm -f firefly-iii && docker volume rm firefly-iii_upload firefly-iii_db`). For manual install, delete the web directory and database. Back up data first!

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Matomo

Self-host your analytics, keep full data ownership. A powerful, ethical Google Analytics alternative.

Matomo is the leading open-source web analytics platform that gives you full ownership of your data. A privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics.

Delete the Matomo directory from your server and drop the corresponding MySQL database (usually named 'matomo') to fully uninstall.

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hysteria

A high-speed, censorship-resistant proxy that excels on lossy networks using a custom QUIC protocol.

A powerful, lightning-fast, and censorship-resistant proxy tool designed for unreliable networks.

Delete the binary and config files. If installed as a system service, stop and disable it first (e.g., systemctl stop hysteria && systemctl disable hysteria), then remove all related files.

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ActivityWatch

Open-source time tracker that runs locally, giving you full privacy over your activity data.

ActivityWatch automatically records your active windows, browser tabs, and keyboard/mouse activity. All data stays on your computer – no cloud, no tracking by third parties.

Windows: Uninstall via Control Panel. macOS: Move app to Trash. Linux: Delete the extracted folder. Data remains in ~/.activitywatch folder – delete manually if you want a complete cleanup.

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Mail-in-a-Box

Turn a fresh Ubuntu machine into your own fully automated mail server in one command.

One-click deploy your own email server with automatic DNS, TLS, and web control panel.

Uninstalling is not straightforward; you would need to manually remove all components or reinstall the OS. It's best used on a dedicated fresh machine.

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diaspora*

A decentralized social network where you own your data, not a corporation.

diaspora* is a privacy-aware, distributed, open source social network. Users choose or host their own pod to keep control of their data.

For pod users: delete your account in settings. For self-hosted: stop the service, remove database and application files.

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amnezia-client

Self-host your own VPN server with one click, supporting obfuscated protocols and split tunneling across all major platforms.

Amnezia VPN is an open-source client that lets you deploy your own VPN server on your server with a single click. It supports classic protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2) and obfuscated ones (Cloak, Shadowsocks, AmneziaWG, XRay), plus split tunneling. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

On desktop, use the system's add/remove programs tool. On mobile, long-press the app icon and select uninstall. Amnezia does not leave residual files on the server (Docker containers are cleaned automatically upon disconnect; manually remove if needed).

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chat

Self-hostable instant messaging server like open-source WhatsApp/Telegram with federated privacy.

Open source instant messaging server with federated design, native apps for Android, iOS, Web, and gRPC support.

Remove the server binary, config file, and database (e.g., SQLite file or MySQL database). For Docker, delete the container and image.

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Element Web

Secure, decentralized chat client based on Matrix protocol. Best for privacy-first communication.

Matrix web & desktop client for secure, decentralized communication. Supports end-to-end encryption, rooms, and integrations.

Desktop: Uninstall via system app manager. Web: No uninstall needed; just clear browser cache.

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Bitwarden Client Applications

Open-source password management suite covering all platforms.

Bitwarden client applications (browser extension, CLI, desktop, web vault) for password management.

Remove via OS standard uninstaller: for Windows use 'Add or remove programs', for macOS drag app to Trash. Browser extensions can be removed from the extension management page.

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