

- option 3: self-host Netbird control plane
- option 4: use Netbird’s reverse proxy
Install Guix


Yeah… I’m gonna wait for 15.1…


There are two types, by map and token to conform to different usecases.
Ahh, ok… I’m seeing the docs.
ShareType: type of share
token: token-based share (do not require user authentication)
map: map-based share (requires user authentication)
Ahh, ok. So whether you need authentication or not.
There are also two different storage types, csv and files.
And the docs for that…
CSV
One CSV file containing one row per sharing config, separated by ; and containing header with columns from above.
If given, properties are stored in JSON format in CSV.
Files
File-based configuration store is using encoded PathOrToken as filename for each config. File contains the data stored as "dict" in binary Python "pickle" format (same is also used for item cache files).
So if you want plaintext vs binary storage.
you have to edit your config file with the ‘[sharing]’ section.
Would you mind sharing your config, pretty please. 🙏


Yeah, I’m aware of Headscale. I even think it’s cool that Tailscale isn’t trying to kill them: https://tailscale.com/opensource#encouraging-headscale


Tailscale is Canadian
Ah, nice. I actually didn’t realize that. They are also open source friendly https://tailscale.com/opensource I don’t hate Tailscale, btw. They seem nice.
But, I like Netbird lets you self-host the server components. And, an important feature for me, is that Netbird doesn’t require me to create an account with Big Tech to use the service. Right now I created a dummy account with GitHub just to use Tailscale, Netbird just allows me to create a username and password. E-Z P-Z. No extra hoops to jump through.
After switching to Netbird, I’ll be able to get completely off of GitHub.


Nope. I’m trying to move further away from US proprietary tech, not towards it. I’m currently using Tailscale, but I’m looking at moving to Netbird because it’s open source and European.


I currently use the official audiobookshelf app. It’s really slow and buggy for me. Every time I open it, it says it’s disconnected from the server. Then I have to click a button for it to reconnect.


What makes you say that?


Tailscale is just more reliable and mature in my experience
What sort of issues have you run into? I’m currently on Tailscale, but was considering Netbird because it’s open source. (Also, I hate that Tailscale requires me to create an account with Big Tech to login.)
They seem pretty close in terms of features, at least in the simple cases.


squidward opens chair: ooh, AGPLv3, nice
squidward closes chair: sign our CLA
A satirical website dubbed Malus (malice) has been making its rounds and fooling users after claiming it’s deploying AI tools to recreate open source projects from scratch with corporate-friendly licensing (my personal favorite is Emergency AGPL Removal in the footer links)
Hahaha. That’s funny. Oh, guys.
This isn’t exclusive to Open Source projects. This happens all the time with proprietary apps as well: https://killedbygoogle.com/
Even things like TV shows can get killed after 1 season.


Neat! I’m currently using GNOME Calendar and Thunderbird, but not really in love with either.