The latest articles on Forem by spupuz (@spupuz). https://forem.com/spupuz https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3769316%2Fc8394acc-a260-4577-91fe-b0c8ca5c13d5.jpg https://forem.com/spupuz en spupuz Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:53:54 +0000 https://forem.com/spupuz/vibenvr-v1253-open-source-self-hosted-nvr-for-ip-cameras-4pid https://forem.com/spupuz/vibenvr-v1253-open-source-self-hosted-nvr-for-ip-cameras-4pid <p>I just released <strong>VibeNVR v1.25.3</strong>, a modern open-source NVR (Network Video Recorder) for self-hosters who want full control over their home surveillance — no cloud, no subscriptions, no vendor lock-in.</p> <h2> What is VibeNVR? </h2> <p>VibeNVR is a containerized, privacy-first NVR built on FFmpeg. It lets you manage IP cameras, record continuously or on motion, and browse a unified event timeline — all from a clean React-based web UI running on your own hardware.</p> <h2> Key Features </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Live view</strong> with multi-camera grid support</li> <li> <strong>Motion detection</strong> with configurable sensitivity</li> <li> <strong>Continuous &amp; event-based recording</strong> via FFmpeg</li> <li> <strong>Unified event timeline</strong> for easy review</li> <li> <strong>Docker-based</strong> — deploy in minutes with <code>docker-compose</code> </li> <li> <strong>Local storage only</strong> — your footage never leaves your network</li> <li> <strong>MIT licensed</strong> — fully open source</li> </ul> <h2> What's new in v1.25.3? </h2> <p>Check the full release notes on GitHub:<br> <a href="https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR/releases/tag/v1.25.3" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR/releases/tag/v1.25.3</a></p> <h2> Links </h2> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://vibenvr.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vibenvr.org</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR</a> </li> </ul> <p>Feedback and contributions are very welcome!</p> opensource selfhosted privacy docker spupuz Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:33:30 +0000 https://forem.com/spupuz/vibenvr-open-source-self-hosted-nvr-with-rest-api-homepage-widget-public-roadmap-j2i https://forem.com/spupuz/vibenvr-open-source-self-hosted-nvr-with-rest-api-homepage-widget-public-roadmap-j2i <p>I've been building <strong>VibeNVR</strong> — a free, open-source, self-hosted NVR that runs 100% locally via Docker Compose. No cloud, no subscriptions, privacy-first.</p> <h2> What is VibeNVR? </h2> <p>VibeNVR is a modern Network Video Recorder designed for homelab and self-hosted enthusiasts. It exposes a full <strong>REST API</strong>, ships with a ready-made <strong>Homepage.dev widget</strong> to monitor cameras, events, storage, and uptime from your dashboard, and integrates cleanly into any HA-adjacent setup.</p> <h2> The public roadmap is now live! </h2> <p>Here's what's coming:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Advanced ONVIF</strong>: full PTZ control + audio back-channel</li> <li> <strong>Dual-Stream Support</strong>: Main + Sub streams for bandwidth-optimized live grids</li> <li> <strong>Privacy Masking</strong>: block sensitive areas in the video feed</li> <li> <strong>AI/ML Motion Detection</strong>: smarter alerts</li> <li> <strong>Timeline-based Playback</strong>: intuitive recording review</li> <li> <strong>Multi-tenancy</strong>: manage multiple users/sites</li> </ul> <h2> New: MkDocs Documentation </h2> <p>The documentation has been moved to a full MkDocs site, making it easier to browse, search, and contribute.</p> <ul> <li>Docs: <a href="https://spupuz.github.io/vibe-nvr-site/docs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spupuz.github.io/vibe-nvr-site/docs/</a> </li> <li>Roadmap: <a href="https://spupuz.github.io/vibe-nvr-site/#roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spupuz.github.io/vibe-nvr-site/#roadmap</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR</a> </li> </ul> <p>Feedback and contributions are very welcome!</p> selfhosted ai docker spupuz Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:58:42 +0000 https://forem.com/spupuz/introducing-vibenvr-a-modern-privacy-first-nvr-system-self-hosted-open-source-520b https://forem.com/spupuz/introducing-vibenvr-a-modern-privacy-first-nvr-system-self-hosted-open-source-520b <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__cover"> <a href="https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR" class="c-link align-middle" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fopengraph.githubassets.com%2Fb343a43c3725b0fa1ecf532620a4c856f42cf2d061db75580b234f8387bff25d%2Fspupuz%2FVibeNVR" height="600" class="m-0" width="1200"> </a> </div> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://github.com/spupuz/VibeNVR" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> GitHub - spupuz/VibeNVR: Simple, privacy-respecting local NVR — fast setup, flexible recording, no cloud required </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> Simple, privacy-respecting local NVR — fast setup, flexible recording, no cloud required - spupuz/VibeNVR </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> <img alt="favicon" class="c-embed__favicon m-0 mr-2 radius-0" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.githubassets.com%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.svg" width="32" height="32"> github.com </div> </div> </div> </div>