Hello Everyone! π
I'm Giuseppe, building LogWard in public, and I want to engage with the open-source community in a conversation about OUR projects.
I think it will be super interesting to exchange feedback publicly on our software!
I'll start with mine, then drop yours in the comments!
π‘οΈ My Project: LogWard
Repository: github.com/logward-dev/logward
π Description
LogWard is an open-source log management and observability platform. It's a lightweight alternative to Datadog/Splunk designed for developers who want:
- Simple deployment: 5-minute Docker setup
- Privacy-first approach: Self-hosted or EU-based cloud
- Developer experience: Clean UI built with SvelteKit 5
- No vendor lock-in: Open standards (OpenTelemetry, SQL)
β¨ Key Features
1. Easy Setup
- One-line Docker deployment:
docker compose up -d - Interactive tutorial for first-time users (reduced setup time from 15min β 3min)
- Pre-built Docker images (no compilation needed)
2. Log Management
- Real-time log streaming (Live Tail)
- Full-text search with powerful filters
- Multi-organization architecture for team isolation
3. Observability
- OpenTelemetry support (logs + distributed tracing)
- Service dependency visualization
- Performance monitoring with span timelines
4. Modern Tech Stack
- Frontend: SvelteKit 5 (Runes) + Tailwind + shadcn-svelte
- Backend: Fastify + TypeScript
- Database: TimescaleDB (Postgres for time-series data)
- Queue: Redis + BullMQ
π Achievements
In 2 weeks since launch:
- β 110+ GitHub stars
- π³ 1000+ Docker Hub pulls
- π₯ 300+ active users on the free cloud tier
- π° Featured on VirtualizationHowto.com
- π 3x activation rate after adding interactive onboarding (23% β 67%)
Growing at ~10 new users per day!
π― Why I Built This
The problem:
Existing log management tools are either:
- Too expensive: Datadog/Splunk cost $$$$ at scale
- Too complex: ELK Stack requires 16GB+ RAM and expert setup
- Not privacy-friendly: Data sent to US clouds (GDPR concerns for EU companies)
My solution:
- Runs on a $5/month VPS (or even a Raspberry Pi!)
- Deploy with one command:
docker compose up -d - Keep your data in your infrastructure (or use our EU cloud)
- Built with modern tech that developers actually enjoy using
π¬ I'd Love Your Feedback!
Since you're here, I have a few questions:
1. What would make you try LogWard?
- Better documentation?
- Video tutorials?
- Specific integrations (Slack, PagerDuty, etc.)?
2. Deployment: Cloud vs Self-Hosted?
We offer both options. Do you prefer:
- Managing your own infrastructure (full control)
- Paying for managed hosting (convenience)
3. What features are missing?
Is there something you'd need that would make LogWard perfect for your use case?
π€ Now Show Me Yours!
Drop your open-source project in the comments using this format:
Project Name:
Repository:
Description: (What does it do?)
Tech Stack:
Biggest Achievement:
What you're working on next:
I'll check out every single project and leave genuine feedback! π
π LogWard Links
- π» GitHub (give us a star!): github.com/logward-dev/logward
- βοΈ Try Free Cloud: logward.dev
- π Documentation: logward.dev/docs
Would you like to participate in this public exchange of feedback/showcase of your projects? Let's support each other!
Drop your project belowβI'm excited to see what you're building! π
Top comments (45)
Project Name: pygeoif
Repository: github.com/cleder/pygeoif
Description: Provides basic data structures and algorithms for geospatial data
Tech Stack: #Python
Biggest Achievement: In top 1% of PyPI downloads
Project Name: fastkml
Repository: github.com/cleder/fastkml
Description: Processing of KML (an XML dialect) files. This is the native format for google earth.
Tech Stack: #Python
Biggest Achievement: In top 1% of PyPI downloads
Currently, I am working on:
Project Name: brkrs
Repository: github.com/cleder/brkrs
Description: An Arkanoid/Breakout style game, longer answer here
Tech Stack: #Rust, #Bevy
Biggest Achievement: None so far, but it is coming along nicely ;-)
Two projects in 1% of PyPI, that's impressive.
I was watching brkrs because i really want to learn rust^^
Can you share
brkrson your socials? I'd love to increase the outreach and attract contributors.I documented my experiences so far, in the wiki - to be turned into a blog post when I get time
of course
Project Name: Carific.ai
Repository: github.com/ImAbdullahJan/carific.ai
Description: An open-source, AI-powered career development platform. Not just one tool - a suite of focused agents that each solve one specific career problem well.
Current Features:
π Resume Analyzer - Upload resume + job description β get specific bullet rewrites, missing keywords categorized by skill type (Hard/Soft/Domain), section completeness checks. No generic advice.
Roadmap:
π― Interview Coach - Role-specific questions, answer feedback, STAR method coaching
πΊοΈ Career Path Generator - Personalized 3-12 month learning roadmaps based on your target role
πͺ Daily Micro-practice - Short exercises to build career skills over time
π€ Voice Mock Interviews - Practice with AI, get real-time feedback
π Integrations - LinkedIn, job boards, ATS optimization
Tech Stack:
Next.js 16 + React 19 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Vercel AI SDK + Zod (structured output, no AI slop)
Better Auth + Prisma + PostgreSQL
MIT Licensed - fork it, learn from it, contribute
Biggest Achievement: Solved the "AI slop" problem. The AI was suggesting "Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives..." - classic ChatGPT resume speak. Built structured JSON output with Zod validation and explicit banned word lists. Now every suggestion is specific, actionable, and tied to the user's actual content.
What I'm working on next: ATS compatibility checks and Interview Coach MVP.
This is really well thought out
The Zod validation + banned words list is smart. Do you fine-tune prompts per role or is it more about constraining the output format?
Also love that you're tackling this as focused agents instead of one monolithic tool. The "do one thing well" philosophy scales way better.
I suppose our open source OpenDataLoader PDF for AI will help you in daily routine tasks github.com/opendataloader-project/...
absolutely, everything that can help with the prompt it's good
Project Name: Warframe Shiopping List
Repository: github.com/Solo-Web-Works/WF-Shop
Description: Using the API provided by warframe.market, it allows you to build an at-a-glance list of items from other players in Warframe. Stores periodic item refresh calls locally to avoid hitting limits on the API.
Tech Stack: PHP & Javascript
Biggest Achievement: This is the first project of this scale Iβve released publicly. It incorporates REST-like API endpoints in PHP that the Javascript calls to perform functions on the front end.
What you're working on next: On this particular project, Iβd really like to change the interface. Iβm not a designer, and I was going for a single-page thing that you can have running on a second screen (or in a launcher overlay via Steam or whatever) while youβre playing.
Cool (and nice game)
Great!
This is really impressive workβclear vision, strong execution, and the traction youβve achieved so quickly says a lot about the productβs value. Iβm genuinely interested in LogWard and would love to follow along, explore it deeper, and exchange feedback on our projects.
Thank you so much! That means a lot
The traction has been surprising honestly. I think we hit a sweet spot between "too complex" (ELK) and "too expensive" (Datadog). Developers just want something that just works
What kind of project are you working on?
Iβm looking for a reliable, talented collaborator whoβs interested in long-term growth and building something truly impactful together with my technical support
I just built Snapgroove - a browser-based screenshot editor: Snapgroove (Open-source)
What it does:
Built with Next.js and TypeScript.
I'd love feedback on the design, speed, or features I should add.
Wooo, really cool. I would add a desktop app, that to the screenshot and after you can directly edit or publish ecc
Project Name: QNote
Repository: github.com/piotr-daniel/qnote
Description: QNote is a terminal-based, local-first, note-taking app powered by Textual.
It provides a fast, intuitive, and visually appealing way to manage your notes directly in the terminal.
Why QNote? - Because taking a quick note shouldnβt feel like a project.
Tech Stack: #Python
Biggest Achievement: Launching version 0.1.0 on PyPI and testing functionality on Linux & Windows.
What you're working on next: This is my main project at the moment as there's a lot planned in the roadmap and I am actually already using it at work so I'm sure I'll come up with lots of ideas to deal with. It's a very early working version.
Really cool, TUI > GUI. Also i love the top right matrix, maybe you can do it customizable
Thank you :) - the matrix is customisable already, in the way that you could select different style (matrix rain, snake game, or a static)
Project Name: Savior
Repository: github.com/Pepp38/Savior
Description:
Savior is a tiny, dependency-free autosave engine for HTML forms.
It automatically saves user input and restores it after refresh, navigation, tab close, or browser crash, without any backend, account, or framework dependency.
Itβs meant to be dropped into existing projects with minimal setup.
Tech Stack:
Vanilla JavaScript (ESM), Rollup, Vitest
Biggest Achievement:
Making it resilient to real-world edge cases: corrupted storage, multiple forms on the same page, password fields, submit clearing, flaky storage drivers.
Iβm intentionally trying to break it, both manually and with automated tests.
What Iβm working on next:
Getting feedback from real usage.
I want to understand where the API feels unclear, where the docs are insufficient, and what would prevent a developer from trusting it in production.
If anyone here tries it and something feels off or breaks, Iβd genuinely like to hear about it!
Cool i will try it^^
Project Name: qrcode-beautify
Repository: github.com/chaihuibin926/qrcode-be...
Description: Create visually appealing QR codes effortlessly with qrcode-beautify
Tech Stack: #JavaScript
Biggest Achievement: Not much use
Cool, add some visual examples on the README. So you can engage more users
Love this project idea
Here is mine Iβm working on
Gocvkit
Effortless computer vision in go
Oh this is awesome! Gave you a star and I'll keep an eye on the project!
Go is actually one of my favorite languages. I initially wanted to build LogWard's backend in Go but ended up choosing Node/TypeScript for faster iteration during this phase.
What inspired you to tackle this? Was it a personal pain point or did you just see the gap in the ecosystem and decide "someone's gotta do it"?
I made this because I wanted to see how Go held up for Computer Vision.
Upon finding out that Go was a suitable language, I then set out to build a simple project. My ideas at the time were vague and not coming together, so I decided to make a modular structure instead so when my ideas eventually came I could implement it super easily
Repository: PortRegistry
Repository: github.com/haroonabbasi/port-registry
Description: A centralized registry for tracking application ports and services during local development and self-hosting. Helps developers avoid port conflicts and manage multiple projects efficiently by maintaining a clean, organized record of which ports are assigned to which services.
Why I Built This: I am hosting number of apps as self host via docker, and build couple of apps as well, mostly while setting up new app as selfhost if faced lot of issue related to port available or if it already been occupied then which app or program is using it etc. so this tool helps for that. also have folder where I am keep all my selfhosted app docker compose files so it will check those directories and they will try to suggest port so that there is no conflict.
Tech Stack: #Python, #react
I will surely use it for my test machine. Because i'm having issue to think new ports to use ahahhaha
Some comments may only be visible to logged-in visitors. Sign in to view all comments.