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Grist vs NocoDB: A Practical Comparison for Data-Driven Workflows

Grist and NocoDB are two open-source tools designed to help teams manage structured data, but they cater to very different needs. This post compares their strengths and weaknesses based on UI design, automation capabilities, API support, and access control.

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words

Fixing Paperless API Requests in n8n: Avoiding the Login Page Trap

While building an n8n workflow for Paperless-ngx, I encountered a confusing issue: API requests that worked in curl returned an HTML login page in n8n. Here’s how I diagnosed the problem and found a reliable fix.

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words
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September 16, 2025
00:16

Grist attachment viewer widget

I’m really surprised that there’s no built-in custom widget for viewing attachments. It was easy enough for ChatGPT to make one for me with the Custom Widget Builder, but given the existence of the image viewer widget, it seems like something like this should be built-in.
BM617 Grist
September 13, 2025
00:58

Pocket 2FA

Mobile client for secure offline access to two-factor authentication codes with 2FAuth server synchronization.
This can be installed on your Android phone or Windows computer.
BM614 2FA
September 10, 2025
08:23

Finally took the plunge on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra… in 2025. At ₱41,490 (down from its ₱84,990 launch price), the 18-month wait was worth it. Still flagship specs, but at half the cost.

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September 6, 2025
22:24

@david Thanks. I was just worried something is wrong with how I run it. Apparently that’s normal. Thanks anyway.

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22:23

@daj I’m just wondering if that’s normal. Apparently it is. Thanks.

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00:59

Sprout Track

A tracker to track baby diapers, feedings, naps, pumping, and other activities.
Alternative to Baby Buddy?
BM612 Babies, Selfhosting
00:45

Budget Board

A simple app for tracking monthly spending and working towards financial goals.
BM611 PersonalFinance, Selfhosting
September 5, 2025
23:14

@wyeknottslandingear I like Commafeed better than FreshRSS.

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