Automatisch: Your Self-Hosted Automation Solution
https://github.com/automatisch/automatisch
Automatisch is an open-source alternative to Zapier that puts you back in control of your data and workflows. This business automation tool lets you connect services like Twitter, Slack, and others without any programming knowledge, but crucially runs on your own servers instead of the cloud. Perfect for GDPR-compliant businesses that can't risk exposing sensitive data to third parties, Automatisch offers both community (AGPL-3.0) and enterprise editions with Docker Compose deployment and zero vendor lock-in—making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking workflow automation without the subscription fees or privacy concerns of cloud alternatives.
Apple Container: Native Linux Containers on Apple Silicon
https://github.com/apple/container
Apple has quietly released a developer tool that brings lightweight Linux containers to Mac through virtualization, optimized specifically for Apple silicon. Written entirely in Swift, the container tool creates OCI-compliant Linux containers as lightweight VMs, offering superior performance compared to cross-platform solutions like Docker Desktop while maintaining full compatibility with standard container registries. Though it requires macOS 26 Beta 1 for optimal functionality, this project showcases Apple's continued investment in native developer tooling and represents a compelling option for Mac-centric teams looking to integrate containerized workflows without compromising on performance.
Anime.js: The Modern Animation Powerhouse
Anime.js has evolved into a comprehensive JavaScript animation engine that surpasses typical browser limitations with a unified API for animating anything on the web. This versatile library offers a modular architecture where you can import only what you need, while packing features like SVG morphing, motion path following, scroll-triggered animations, draggable elements, and timeline orchestration with sophisticated easing functions. What makes it shine is the perfect balance between simplicity for beginners creating effects with minimal code and the depth needed for complex professional animations—all while maintaining excellent performance and a developer-friendly experience that competes with heavier weight graphic frameworks.
Nicholas Maloney is a Co-Founder of The Gnar Company, where he leverages over two decades of software industry experience to transform complex ideas into foundational digital products. He specializes in building scalable software solutions, implementing AI-driven applications, and leading high-performing development teams. A veteran engineer and Certified Scrum Master, Nick is dedicated to creating elegant, impactful solutions that solve gnarly problems and drive business growth.
Before co-founding The Gnar Company in 2016, Nick served as Lead Engineer at MeYou Health and was a Senior Software Engineer at Terrible Labs, where he built digital products for a range of clients from startups to large enterprises. His career also includes technical roles at Massachusetts General Hospital's MIND Informatics and a four-year tenure as a Web Architect at Bentley University. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University.
