Open-source products
#sinister-labs/growpanion
Indoor growing data is often split across sensors, devices and separate tools. GrowPanion brings it together in a web and desktop application.
[source]MITview source code ↗/position/user-agency
You should be able to run, repair or leave.
- + You should be able to inspect the source code and see which parts still depend on the hosted service.
- + Instructions for connecting the product and exporting data should still work if a vendor disappears.
- + A named person must remain responsible for automated decisions.
- + You should be able to host the product yourself or move your data elsewhere.
/position/extractive-systems
- − Integrations should not make it hard to change vendors.
- − A subscription should provide continuing value.
- − Important software should not become a closed box that nobody can repair or leave.
- − Automated decisions still need a responsible person.
/policy/ownership
What stays public and what stays private
- + Products owned by synrlabs use a license approved by the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
- − Client systems, data and business knowledge stay private.
- + I only publish reusable parts from client work with explicit permission.
- + I do not publish private information to appear more open.