https://oglimmer.com Latest projects and blog posts from oglimmer en Fri, 15 May 2026 19:06:01 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/from-documentary-to-infographic-an-ai-adventureblog:from-documentary-to-infographic-an-ai-adventureHow I turned an Arte TV documentary about ancient Egypt into a graphical info sheet using ffmpeg, Whisper, and ClaudeSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/rewriting-simple-build-server-in-goblog:rewriting-simple-build-server-in-goWhy I rewrote my Apache/CGI/bash build server as a single Go binary - and what improved along the waySun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/intent-driven-configuration-rethinking-the-renovate-onboarding-experienceblog:intent-driven-configuration-rethinking-the-renovate-onboarding-experienceThe motivation behind creating Renovate Initializr - a tool that lets you describe the behaviour you want and generates a usable renovate.json from itMon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/web-analytics-grafana-lokiblog:web-analytics-grafana-lokiBuilding a web analytics system using Grafana Loki, Traefik access logs, and Promtail for log processing and geolocationFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/tomcat-behind-reverse-proxyblog:tomcat-behind-reverse-proxyHow to properly configure Tomcat when running behind a reverse proxy to handle source IPs, context paths, and HTTPS correctlySun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/source-ips-traefik-kubernetesblog:source-ips-traefik-kubernetesHow to properly configure HAProxy, Traefik, and Kubernetes to preserve client source IPs for applications running in a home clusterWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/hosting-website-home-ds-liteblog:hosting-website-home-ds-liteA guide to hosting websites at home when your ISP uses DS-Lite, combining dynamic DNS and IPv6 reverse-proxy solutionsThu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/unit-testing-stdin-stdout-javablog:unit-testing-stdin-stdout-javaHow to properly test Java programs that take input from stdin and write results to stdout using JUnit 5Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/zoom-recordings-to-discourseblog:zoom-recordings-to-discourseAn automated pipeline using AWS Lambda, Vimeo, and Discourse to publish Zoom cloud recordings with hashtag-based categorizationWed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/hosting-website-home-fritzbox-ipv6blog:hosting-website-home-fritzbox-ipv6A guide to hosting a website at home using a Raspberry Pi and Fritzbox with IPv6 support and dynamic DNSTue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/wsl-dev-setup-endgameblog:wsl-dev-setup-endgameThe final solution for a WSL development environment using Debian instead of Ubuntu to avoid systemd issuesTue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/wsl2-ubuntu-gui-alternativeblog:wsl2-ubuntu-gui-alternativeAn alternative approach to setting up WSL 2 with Ubuntu GUI and systemd support without using genieMon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/wsl2-ubuntu-development-setupblog:wsl2-ubuntu-development-setupA comprehensive guide to setting up a development environment using WSL 2, Ubuntu, and Windows tools for the best of both worldsMon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/tomee-jpa-datasourcesblog:tomee-jpa-datasourcesA guide to the different places DataSources can be defined for web applications using JEE running in a TomEE serverMon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/poor-mans-continuous-deploymentblog:poor-mans-continuous-deploymentBuilding a simple CD pipeline with webhooks, cron, and Docker for a cost-effective showcase environmentThu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/dockerized-java-nodejs-4gb-ramblog:dockerized-java-nodejs-4gb-ramExploring how to run 20 Docker containers with Java and Node.js applications on just 4GB of RAM for a cost-effective showcase environmentWed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://oglimmer.com/blog/fulgens-build-deploy-script-generatorblog:fulgens-build-deploy-script-generatorA tool to consistently build, deploy, and run projects locally with support for Docker, Vagrant, and various technologiesThu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://trivia.oglimmer.com/project:0:Trivia - Real-Time Multiplayer Trivia GameA mobile-first, real-time trivia game where players upload a photo and a question, the host runs the round, everyone answers live, and scores are revealed with a podium finish. Live updates via WebSocket, time-bonus scoring, scheduled-start games, and optional magic-link email login so players can rejoin from any device. https://ai-plugins.oglimmer.com/project:1:Plugin Skill Hosting - Claude Code Plugin MarketplaceA self-hosted, token-gated Claude Code plugin marketplace for organizations to share plugins and skills. Authors edit skills via the web UI or a built-in MCP server, and the backend materialises every change into a bare git repo served over smart HTTP so updates are instantly available to every Claude Code user in the org. https://oglimmer.github.io/nist-random/project:2:NIST Randomness Beacon - Verifiable Dice RollsA single-page Vue 3 app that turns a public NIST beacon pulse plus a user-chosen seed into a SHA-256 hash and maps it to fair dice rolls. Anyone can re-fetch the same pulse and recompute the hash to verify the result — no trust required. https://github.com/oglimmer/macos-webpm-video-convertproject:3:Video Nicer - Video to MP4 Converter for macOSA native macOS app that converts video files to MP4 using ffmpeg. Supports drag-and-drop, right-click Finder context menu, and "Open With" integration. Includes a Finder extension for seamless conversion without opening a separate window. https://coffee.oglimmer.com/project:4:Coffee Diary - Espresso Brewing TrackerA web app for espresso enthusiasts to record beans, equipment, brewing parameters, and tasting notes. Log detailed brewing sessions, maintain inventories of coffee beans and filters, and refine your workflow over time. https://content.oglimmer.com/loginproject:5:Easy Host K8s - Simple Web Content HostingA simple web content hosting service. Upload HTML and other files via API, and serve them on unique URLs. Built with a cloud-native architecture, designed for Kubernetes deployment. https://github.com/oglimmer/git-lsproject:6:git-ls - Git-Aware Directory ListingA command-line utility that enhances the standard ls command by displaying directory listings with integrated git repository status information. Shows permissions, modification times, and color-coded indicators for staged changes, unstaged modifications, and untracked files. https://github.com/oglimmer/zed-cryptproject:7:zed-crypt - Transparent Encryption for Zed EditorEnables transparent encryption for the Zed editor. Edit encrypted .cpt files as if they were plaintext while they stay encrypted on disk. Decrypts files to a temporary location, opens them in Zed, monitors for changes, and re-encrypts automatically when saved. https://boardwalk-billionaire.oglimmer.com/project:8:Boardwalk Billionaire - Property Trading Board GameA digital board game where you compete against three AI opponents on a 40-space board. Buy properties, collect rent, build houses and hotels, and negotiate trades to become the last player standing. https://github.com/oglimmer/git-llm-commit-message-helperproject:9:git-llm - AI Commit Message HelperA Git extension that generates AI-powered commit messages using Simon Willison's llm CLI. Stage your changes, run git llm, and review the generated message before committing. https://oglimmer.github.io/coffee-kcal-calc/project:10:Coffee Kcal CalculatorA simple web app to calculate the calories in your coffee drinks. Track your daily coffee intake and make informed choices about your caffeine habits. https://cybernight.oglimmer.comproject:11:Cybernight - Multiplayer Card GameA cyberpunk-themed multiplayer card game focused on resource management. Play against others in a neon-lit future where strategy and card play determine your success. https://picz2.oglimmer.com/project:12:Picz2 - Image Sharing SystemA private photo sharing platform for vacation memories. Share with friends without social media hassle. Features slideshow mode with audio narration. No accounts needed for viewers.