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# The AltStack — Data HQ
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### The open dataset behind [thealtstack.com](https://thealtstack.com)
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**488 open-source tools · 32 categories · 352 AI models · 68 Docker deploy configs**
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[](https://thealtstack.com)
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[](LICENSE)
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---
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## What is this repo?
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This is the **data layer** for [The AltStack](https://thealtstack.com) — a curated directory of open-source alternatives to popular SaaS products. Everything the website displays comes from the files in this repo:
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- The full tool database (`tools.json`)
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- Docker Compose deployment configs for 68+ tools
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- Blog content and editorial copy
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- Category descriptions and SEO metadata
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- Curated "Stack" bundles (pre-built tool combos for common use cases)
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If you want to add a tool, fix a description, or contribute a Docker config — this is where you do it.
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---
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## Repository Structure
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```
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├── data/
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│ ├── tools.json # The master database — 488 tools, every field
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│ ├── tools-min.json # Minified version (client-side, faster loads)
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│ ├── tools_expanded.json # Expanded version with enriched metadata
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│ ├── blog-posts.ts # Blog post content (15 articles)
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│ ├── stacks.ts # Curated stack definitions (5 bundles)
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│ ├── category_editorial.json # Category descriptions, SEO copy, editorial
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│ ├── memory.json # Sentinel pipeline state & run history
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│ └── seo.ts # Global SEO configuration
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├── docker-deploy/ # 68 Docker Compose configs + install scripts
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│ ├── supabase/
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│ │ ├── docker-compose.yml
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│ │ └── install.sh
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│ ├── n8n/
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│ ├── plausible/
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│ ├── mattermost/
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│ └── ... (68 tools total)
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├── deployments/ # Deployment metadata & generated configs
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├── docs/ # Documentation site source (Nextra)
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├── scraper/ # Python scraper for data enrichment
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│ ├── scraper.py
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│ └── requirements.txt
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├── scripts/
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│ └── fetch-github-metadata.js # GitHub stars/activity enrichment
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├── assets/ # Logos and static assets
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├── CONTRIBUTING.md # How to contribute
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├── CRITERIA.md # Tool vetting standards
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├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md # Community guidelines
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└── LICENSE # CC BY 4.0
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```
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---
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## The Data: `tools.json`
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The core of this repo. Each tool entry looks like this:
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```json
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{
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"slug": "plausible",
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"name": "Plausible Analytics",
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"category": "Analytics",
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"is_open_source": true,
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"pricing_model": "Free Self-Hosted / Paid Cloud",
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"website": "https://plausible.io",
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"description": "Lightweight and privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative.",
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"alternatives": ["Google Analytics", "Mixpanel"],
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"tags": ["analytics", "privacy", "self-hosted"],
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"logo_url": "https://...",
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"avg_monthly_cost": 0,
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"pros": ["Privacy-first", "Lightweight script", "Easy to self-host"],
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"cons": ["Fewer advanced features than GA4"]
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}
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```
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### Categories (32)
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| Category | Tools | Category | Tools |
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| AI Models | 352 | Productivity | 16 |
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| DevOps | 9 | Marketing | 9 |
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| Security | 9 | Analytics | 8 |
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| Cloud Infrastructure | 5 | Communication | 5 |
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| Design | 5 | Backend as a Service | 4 |
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| CRM | 4 | Automation | 4 |
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| Support | 4 | AI Coding | 3 |
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| AI Image Generation | 3 | CAD | 3 |
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| ERP | 3 | Project Management | 3 |
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| AI Interfaces | 2 | AI Video Generation | 2 |
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| AI Tools | 2 | API Development | 2 |
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| Creative | 2 | E-commerce | 2 |
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| Email | 2 | Financial | 2 |
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| HR | 2 | Legal | 2 |
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| AI Runners | 4 | Monitoring | 6 |
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| Photos | 1 | Uncategorized | 8 |
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---
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## Docker Deploy Configs
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Every config in `docker-deploy/` is a ready-to-use `docker-compose.yml` with an accompanying `install.sh` script. Just clone and run:
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```bash
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cd docker-deploy/plausible
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chmod +x install.sh
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./install.sh
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```
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Or copy the `docker-compose.yml` directly:
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```bash
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cd docker-deploy/n8n
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docker compose up -d
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```
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Currently covering **68 tools** including: Supabase, Mattermost, Plausible, PostHog, Keycloak, N8N, Immich, Authentik, Metabase, Plane, and many more.
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> **Want to add a config?** See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md). We test every config before merging.
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## Curated Stacks
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Pre-built tool bundles for common use cases, defined in `data/stacks.ts`:
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| Stack | What it's for | Monthly savings |
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| 🚀 **The Bootstrapper** | Full SaaS toolkit for solo founders | ~$310/mo |
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| 🎨 **The Designer** | Adobe Creative Cloud replacement | ~$110/mo |
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| 🛡️ **The Privacy Stack** | De-Google your life | ~$80/mo |
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| 🏢 **The Enterprise** | Full office suite replacement | ~$250/mo |
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| 🤖 **The AI Stack** | Self-hosted AI/ML infrastructure | ~$200/mo |
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## How the Data Stays Fresh
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This repo is kept up-to-date by an automated pipeline (the "Sentinel Engine") that runs nightly via GitHub Actions:
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1. **Discovery** — Scans GitHub trending, Hacker News, and community submissions for new tools
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2. **Validation** — Checks existing entries for dead links, archived repos, and stale projects
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3. **Enrichment** — Pulls latest GitHub stars, activity metrics, and metadata
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4. **Docker generation** — Auto-generates Docker Compose configs for newly added tools
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5. **Content** — Generates blog posts, tool reviews, and comparison pages
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The pipeline opens PRs automatically so everything gets reviewed before merging.
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## Contributing
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We welcome contributions! The most impactful ways to help:
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### Add a new tool
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1. Fork this repo
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2. Add a new entry to `data/tools.json` following the schema above
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3. Make sure it meets our [vetting criteria](CRITERIA.md)
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4. Open a PR
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### Add a Docker config
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1. Create a new folder in `docker-deploy/` named after the tool's slug
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2. Add a `docker-compose.yml` and an `install.sh`
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3. Test it locally — it should produce a working deployment
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4. Open a PR
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### Fix data
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Found a broken link, wrong pricing, or outdated description? Edit `data/tools.json` and open a PR. Small, targeted fixes are the fastest to merge.
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See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for the full guide.
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---
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## Using the Data
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The data in this repo is licensed under [CC BY 4.0](LICENSE). You're free to use it in your own projects — just give attribution.
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### Fetch the raw JSON
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```bash
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# Full database
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curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/altstackHQ/altstack-data/main/data/tools.json
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# Minified (smaller, for client-side use)
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curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/altstackHQ/altstack-data/main/data/tools-min.json
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```
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### Use in JavaScript/TypeScript
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```ts
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const response = await fetch(
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'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/altstackHQ/altstack-data/main/data/tools.json'
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const tools = await response.json();
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// Filter by category
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const analytics = tools.filter(t => t.category === 'Analytics');
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// Find alternatives to a specific SaaS
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const slackAlts = tools.filter(t =>
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t.alternatives?.includes('Slack')
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);
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```
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## Links
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- 🌐 **Website**: [thealtstack.com](https://thealtstack.com)
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- 🐛 **Report an issue**: [Open an issue](https://github.com/altstackHQ/altstack-data/issues)
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- 📬 **Request a tool**: [Open an issue](https://github.com/altstackHQ/altstack-data/issues/new)
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---
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**Built by [@altstackHQ](https://github.com/altstackHQ)**
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Stop paying for SaaS you can self-host.
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