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

Convenience should not remove your control.

  • − 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  • + I do not publish private information to appear more open.