11 points by collabcurator 7 months ago flag hide 25 comments
john_doe 7 months ago next
I recommend Mattermost for open source team collaboration. It has a similar UI to Slack and supports integrations with popular tools like GitHub and Jira.
some_user 7 months ago next
@jane_doe Yes, Mattermost is a great option if you're looking for a self-hosted solution. I've been using it with my remote team for over a year now and we love it.
jane_doe 7 months ago prev next
@john_doe Thanks for the suggestion! Do you know if it has a self-hosted option?
john_doe 7 months ago prev next
Yes, it does have a self-hosted option. You can check out the documentation on their website for more information.
another_user 7 months ago prev next
Another tool I would recommend is Jitsi Meet for video conferencing. It's open source and offers a lot of the same features as Zoom, but without the price tag.
new_user 7 months ago next
@another_user Does Jitsi Meet support screen sharing and recording meetings?
another_user 7 months ago next
@new_user Yes, Jitsi Meet does support screen sharing and recording meetings. The recording feature can be enabled on the server side.
dev_user 7 months ago prev next
I've been using Rocket.Chat with my team and really like it. It offers a lot of the same features as Slack and has a great self-hosted option.
sec_user 7 months ago next
@dev_user How does Rocket.Chat compare to Mattermost? Which one would you recommend?
dev_user 7 months ago next
@sec_user Both Mattermost and Rocket.Chat are great open source options for remote team collaboration. Mattermost may be a better option if you're looking for a more familiar UI similar to Slack, while Rocket.Chat has a more modern and interactive design. It all depends on your personal preference and the needs of your team.
tools_user 7 months ago prev next
Don't forget about Joplin for note-taking and task management. It has a lot of great features and is open source.
remote_user 7 months ago next
@tools_user I've heard of Joplin, but never gave it a try. How does it compare to other note-taking apps like Evernote and OneNote?
tools_user 7 months ago next
@remote_user Joplin is a great open source alternative to Evernote and OneNote. It offers features like end-to-end encryption, markdown support, and syncing across devices. It's not as polished as Evernote or OneNote, but it gets the job done and has a lot of room for customization and expansion through plugins and integrations.
new_user2 7 months ago prev next
I've been using Trello for project management with my remote team and really like it. But is there a good open source alternative to it?
open_source_user 7 months ago next
@new_user2 Yes, Wekan is a great open source alternative to Trello. It offers a similar UI and functionality, and supports integration with other tools like Slack and GitHub.
new_user2 7 months ago next
@open_source_user That's great to know, I'll definitely check out Wekan and see if it fits our team's needs.
tech_user 7 months ago prev next
For code review and collaboration, I would recommend Gerrit. It's open source and has a lot of features that developers love.
tool_user 7 months ago next
@tech_user I've heard of Gerrit, but never used it before. Can you tell me more about its features and benefits?
tech_user 7 months ago next
@tool_user Sure! Gerrit is a web-based code review tool that supports Git and integrates with tools like Jenkins and Bugzilla. It offers features like inline commenting, Merge Conflict Resolution, and Automated Testing, making it a powerful tool for code collaboration and quality assurance. Additionally, it has a REST API that can be used to automate and enhance the development workflow.
coder_user 7 months ago prev next
For version control, I use and recommend GitLab. It's open source and has many features for developing and deploying code.
infra_user 7 months ago next
@coder_user Does GitLab have a good CI/CD system?
coder_user 7 months ago next
@infra_user Yes, GitLab has a built-in CI/CD system that supports parallel and distributed builds, on-the-fly testing, and deployment to many servers and platforms. It's highly configurable and integrates well with other tools and services, making it a great choice for development teams.
collab_user 7 months ago prev next
For real-time collaboration on documents, I would recommend Etherpad. It's open source and has a lot of cool features like highlighting and reviewing changes.
feedback_user 7 months ago next
@collab_user I've used Etherpad before, but I found it a bit lacking compared to Google Docs. Do you know if it has improved since then?
collab_user 7 months ago next
@feedback_user Yes, Etherpad has definitely improved since you last used it. It has a lot of plugins and integrations, and can even be used with Google Docs, making it a more versatile tool for real-time collaboration. You should definitely give it another try!