Rogue1.it : Open Source, AI, DevOps and Open Technologies for the Web

Welcome to Rogue1, my digital lab dedicated to open source, artificial intelligence and open technologies. Here I explore the possibilities of Linux, open source tools and generative AI applied to software development, gaming and IT automation.

From open source 3D music visualizers like Tempest to games developed entirely with Claude AI, through practical guides on Linux gaming, DevOps automation and self-hosting: every project stems from the belief that technology should be accessible, transparent and free. For a web without borders.

Segmenting the Tailscale Network with ACL and Tags: How I Isolated My VPS from Home Devices

I’ve been using Tailscale for years as my personal VPN: incredibly convenient, zero-config, works everywhere. But I never kept it always active — I’d turn it on when needed and shut it down after. A bit crude as precautions go, I know, but there was a reason: a VPS server exposed to the internet sitting…

Traefik as a Reverse Proxy for Docker: Complete Guide with Automatic SSL

If you manage multiple web services on a single server, sooner or later you have to solve the reverse proxy problem. After trying several solutions, I switched to Traefik as a Docker-integrated reverse proxy and it’s been one of the best infrastructure decisions I’ve made in years. In this article I share my hands-on experience…

Using Claude Code for Linux Server Administration: A Practical, Supervised Approach

Claude Code for Linux server administration: Claude Code is the command-line tool developed by Anthropic that allows a large language model (LLM) to interact directly with the filesystem, execute shell commands, read and modify files, and manage services, containers, and configurations. This is not a chatbot that suggests commands: it is an agent that executes…

⚖️ GPU Balance Pro: Save Money on Your Gaming Build

How many times have you asked yourself: “Is this GPU too powerful for my monitor?” or “Am I wasting money on a graphics card I’ll never use at 100%?” I built GPU Balance Pro, a free web tool that answers these questions visually and immediately, by analysing the balance between GPU, monitor, and game settings…

Tempest: The 3D Web Player That Transforms Music into an Immersive Visual Experience

Imagine being able to see the music you listen to. Not just hear it, but watch it dance in three-dimensional space, pulse with the bass, explode in colour when the chorus hits. Tempest is an online music visualiser that transforms every track into an interactive audiovisual experience, freely accessible directly from your browser. What is…

AST3ROIDX: Recreating Asteroids with Claude Sonnet 4.5

How I developed a complete classic arcade game in less than a working day After the experiment with BOMBRIS, I wanted to test Claude Sonnet 4.5 on a more complex project: a real space shooter with realistic physics, unlockable achievements, and an advanced particle system. The result is AST3ROIDX — a tribute to Atari’s classic…

BOMBRIS: When AI Meets Retro Gaming — An Experiment with Claude Sonnet 4.0

In other words… How I built a complete game in less than 48 hours using Claude Code and the most advanced AI from Anthropic The Experiment: From Idea to Working Game in 2 Days Ever wondered what a programmer can create in collaboration with today’s most advanced AI? The answer is BOMBRIS — an explosive…

ZETRIS

Zetris is a classic falling-blocks puzzle game, created as the first experiment to test the coding capabilities of Claude Sonnet 4, Anthropic’s AI. A project born from curiosity to explore how far artificial intelligence can go in creating functional and enjoyable games. The game is completely free, all the code is viewable directly on the…

From Windows to Arch Linux: Chronicles of a Migration

My background in the IT industry has always fuelled a deep interest in open source systems. Despite this, migrating my personal PC from Windows to Linux was a decision I had kept putting off. I ran tests and lab work on external Linux servers — online VMs or home Raspberry Pis. The reasons for not…

Matrix Synapse: Building Your Own Decentralized Communication Platform

Have you ever wanted to take back control of your online conversations, away from the large centralised platforms that collect your data? If the answer is yes, you’re in the right place. Today we explore Matrix, an open and decentralised protocol for real-time communication, and walk you step by step through installing Synapse, the reference…

Gaming on Linux: Now Is the Right Time to Switch

Gaming on Linux: a revolution in progress For gamers, switching to Linux has always been a rather daunting prospect. The Wine project — which allows games built for Windows to run on Linux — has made incredible progress over the years. However, the level of difficulty and complexity has been a significant barrier for the…

Playnite: Your Unified Game Library, Without Limits

You know that feeling of disorientation when, seized by the sudden urge to play The Witcher 3, you find yourself wandering through endless tabs of Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Ubisoft Connect without remembering which platform you bought it on? Or that primordial frustration when, craving a nostalgic dive into Monkey Island, you have…

Featured Open Source Projects

Open Technologies and Artificial Intelligence

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Development with Artificial Intelligence

Practical experiments with Claude AI, Claude Code and generative AI tools. How artificial intelligence is democratising software development: from those who know how to code to those who want to learn, AI breaks down entry barriers.

  • Complete game development with AI in 24-48 hours
  • Effective pair programming with Claude Code
  • Best practices for prompt engineering
  • Analysis of AI limits and potential in coding
  • Real case studies: from concept to finished product

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Linux and Open Systems

Linux is not just an operating system: it is a philosophy. Practical guides for gaming, server management, automation and productivity on completely open ecosystems. From Proton/Wine configuration to self-hosting critical services.

  • Gaming on Linux: Proton, Lutris, Wine in detail
  • Transition from Windows to Linux for developers
  • Docker and modern containerisation
  • Ansible for IT infrastructure automation
  • Open source alternatives to proprietary software

Linux guides →

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Open Source Web Technologies

Web development with open technologies: Three.js, WebGL, Web Audio API, Progressive Web Apps. Projects that work on every platform without vendor lock-in, without telemetry, without compromising user privacy.

  • Interactive 3D applications in the browser
  • Real-time audio and graphic visualisers
  • PWA and offline-first applications
  • WebAssembly for native performance
  • Modern web APIs without heavy frameworks

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Self-Hosting and Privacy

Take back control of your data with self-hosted solutions. Guides for installing and managing services like Matrix, mail servers, cloud storage and decentralised chats. Privacy by design, zero dependence on big tech.

  • Matrix Synapse for decentralised messaging
  • Self-hosted alternatives to cloud services
  • Docker compose for complete stacks
  • Personal data backup and security
  • Open protocols vs closed platforms

Self-Hosting guides →

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Open Gaming and Retrogaming

Open source games, emulation, digital preservation and accessible gaming. From classic arcade to modern indie games, exploring how gaming can be free, open and community-driven. Plus a multi-platform launcher to organise your library.

  • Browser-based arcade games without installation
  • Retrogaming and cultural preservation
  • Open source game engines for developers
  • Universal launcher for Steam, Epic, GOG
  • Cross-platform gaming without lock-in

Gaming projects →

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DevOps & IT Automation

Tools and workflows for modern DevOps. Practical guides on Ansible, Docker, CI/CD, monitoring and complete infrastructure automation. From single servers to Kubernetes clusters, always with an open source focus.

  • Ansible playbooks for server automation
  • Docker and docker-compose best practices
  • Monitoring and logging with open source stack
  • CI/CD pipelines without vendor lock-in
  • Reproducible Infrastructure as Code

DevOps guides →

For a Web Without Borders

“This is for Everyone”

— Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web

Every project on Rogue1 is born from a precise vision of the technological future. A future where tools are accessible, code is transparent, data is under user control and innovation is collaborative.

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Open Source First

Software must be transparent, modifiable and shareable. Open code is not just a licence: it is the foundation for sustainable innovation, digital trust and individual empowerment. Every project here is open source by design.

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Democratic AI

Artificial intelligence must be accessible to everyone, not just large corporations. Open AI tools for developers, creatives and anyone who wants to experiment. AI as an amplifier of human capabilities, not as a proprietary black box.

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Free Technologies

Zero vendor lock-in, zero dependence on closed ecosystems. Open standards, real interoperability, full control over your own data. Linux, decentralised protocols, self-hosting: technological freedom is possible and achievable.

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Shared Knowledge

Every project is an opportunity to learn and teach. Detailed tutorials, commented source code, transparent processes. Knowledge is not private property: it is a common good that grows when shared.

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Privacy by Design

Your data is yours. Full stop. No tracking, no hidden telemetry, no profiling. Self-hosted and decentralised solutions that put the user at the centre, not the platforms.

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Continuous Experimentation

Technology evolves quickly. The only way to keep up is to experiment, fail, learn, iterate. Every project here is an experiment, a playground to test new ideas without commercial constraints.

Do you also believe in an open, free and accessible web? Join the community, use the projects, contribute with ideas and feedback.

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All projects are open source, documented and ready to use. Download, modify, share, improve. The code belongs to everyone.