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Overview

This category includes 13 utility services covering a wide range of use cases, from notifications and secret sharing to vehicle maintenance tracking and QR code generation. These are the miscellaneous but highly useful services that don’t fit into other categories.

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Available Services

ServiceDescription
ConvertXA fast, full-featured self-hosted conversion API for images, docs, videos, and more
GotifyA simple server for sending and receiving messages in real-time
HemmeligA self-hosted, zero-knowledge encrypted secret sharing platform with expiring secrets
HomeboxA self-hosted home inventory and asset management system
LubeLoggerSelf-hosted vehicle maintenance tracker with private access
MealieA self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner with features like shopping lists, scaling, and importing
Mini-QRA minimal, self-hosted QR code generator with a mobile-friendly UI
ntfyA simple HTTP-based pub/sub notification service for sending push notifications
Tandoor RecipesA self-hosted recipe manager that also serves as a meal planner that has features such as nutrient tracking, shopping lists, importing and AI
TracktorSelf-hosted vehicle maintenance tracker
Mealie and Tandoor Recipes are also listed in the “Food & Wellness” category in the README.

ntfy

Simple push notifications for scripts and services

Gotify

Real-time messaging and notification server

Homebox

Track your home inventory and assets

Mealie

Recipe manager with meal planning

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Quick Setup Example

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ntfy

ntfy is a simple HTTP-based notification service perfect for scripts and automation: 
services:
  ntfy:
    image: binwiederhier/ntfy:latest
    network_mode: service:tailscale
    depends_on:
      - tailscale
    command:
      - serve
    volumes:
      - ./ntfy-cache:/var/cache/ntfy
      - ./ntfy-etc:/etc/ntfy

  tailscale:
    image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
    environment:
      - TS_AUTHKEY=tskey-auth-xxxxx
      - TS_STATE_DIR=/var/lib/tailscale
      - TS_SERVE_CONFIG=/config/serve-config.json
    volumes:
      - ./ts-state:/var/lib/tailscale
      - ./serve-config.json:/config/serve-config.json
Send a notification: 
curl -d "Backup completed successfully" https://ntfy.your-tailnet.ts.net/backups
ntfy has mobile apps for iOS and Android, making it easy to receive notifications anywhere.

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Homebox

Homebox helps you track your home inventory, warranties, and assets: 
services:
  homebox:
    image: ghcr.io/hay-kot/homebox:latest
    network_mode: service:tailscale
    depends_on:
      - tailscale
    environment:
      - HBOX_LOG_LEVEL=info
      - HBOX_WEB_MAX_UPLOAD_SIZE=10
    volumes:
      - ./homebox-data:/data

  tailscale:
    image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
    environment:
      - TS_AUTHKEY=tskey-auth-xxxxx
      - TS_STATE_DIR=/var/lib/tailscale
    volumes:
      - ./ts-state:/var/lib/tailscale

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Use Cases by Service

  • ntfy: HTTP-based push notifications for scripts, cron jobs, and automation
  • Gotify: Real-time messaging with WebSocket support and mobile apps
  • Homebox: Track home inventory, purchases, warranties, and asset locations
  • LubeLogger or Tracktor: Maintain vehicle service records and maintenance schedules
  • Mealie or Tandoor Recipes: Manage recipes, plan meals, and generate shopping lists
  • Hemmelig: Share secrets and passwords securely with expiration and encryption
  • ConvertX: Convert files between formats (images, documents, videos)
  • Mini-QR: Generate QR codes quickly for links, WiFi, contacts, etc.

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Recipe Management Comparison

Both Mealie and Tandoor Recipes are excellent recipe managers:
FeatureMealieTandoor Recipes
Recipe Import✅✅
Meal Planning✅✅
Shopping Lists✅✅
Recipe Scaling✅✅
Nutrient Tracking❌✅
AI Features❌✅
Mobile Apps✅Limited
All service configurations are available in the ScaleTail GitHub repository.

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