SourceBox is an open-source software company building privacy-first, self-hosted tools that run entirely on your own hardware. We create alternatives to expensive cloud services that give you complete control over your data and infrastructure.

Our flagship products include OpenSentry (a local security camera system) and FineFoundry (an AI model fine-tuning platform), with more tools in development. Everything we build is designed to run locally—no cloud dependencies, no subscriptions, no data leaving your network unless you choose otherwise.

Self-hosted solutions give you four critical advantages: Privacy (your data never leaves your hardware), Cost Control (no monthly subscriptions or surprise bills), Freedom (no vendor lock-in or arbitrary service changes), and Ownership (you control when and how to upgrade).

Cloud services are convenient, but they come with ongoing costs, data privacy concerns, and dependency on external providers. With SourceBox tools, you pay once for hardware and own your infrastructure forever. You're also not subject to service outages, price increases, or features being deprecated without your input.

The best starting point is our blog, where we publish step-by-step tutorials for each product. If you're new to self-hosting, begin with our "Basics" series covering topics like setting up a Raspberry Pi, installing Ollama for local AI, or configuring Docker. Once you're comfortable with the fundamentals, move on to product-specific guides like setting up OpenSentry for home security or using FineFoundry to build AI datasets.

Each tutorial assumes you're on Linux (Ubuntu preferred) and includes screenshots, commands, and troubleshooting tips. Our documentation is written to be practical—you'll have working software by the end of each guide, not just theory.

We welcome contributions from everyone, regardless of skill level. Here's how you can help:

For Developers: Check our GitHub repositories for open issues labeled "good first issue" or "help wanted." Submit pull requests for bug fixes, new features, or documentation improvements. All contributions are reviewed and credited.

For Writers: Improve our documentation, write tutorials, or create guides for use cases we haven't covered. Clear documentation is just as valuable as code.

For Users: Report bugs, suggest features, and share your use cases. Real-world feedback helps us prioritize development and improve usability.

For Supporters: Star our GitHub repos, share our projects on social media, write blog posts about your experiences, or sponsor development if you're able.

Join the conversation on X/Twitter, open issues on GitHub, or reach out through our contact form. We're building these tools together—your input matters.