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WebForms – GitOps Friendly, Self-Hosted, and Privacy-Centric HTML Forms

1 pointsby reddecover 1 year ago

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reddecover 1 year ago
This project emerged from a crucial need to store highly sensitive information while maintaining the flexibility to integrate with various automation solutions. I&#x27;ve explored options like Baserow, ApiTable, and many others, but they all raised significant concerns for me.<p>One, these platforms often come with proprietary data structures, making it challenging to reuse existing database tables or ensuring data rescue in case the application is discontinued.<p>Two, the focus on generating revenue sometimes compromises data security. It&#x27;s hard to guarantee that our data won&#x27;t be used, even in an aggregated or anonymous form, for purposes we might not consent to, especially when dealing with exceptionally sensitive information.<p>Additionally, several features are locked behind paywalls, and certain licenses may prohibit the use of the open-source edition for commercial purposes.<p>Lastly, the abundance of telemetry is a constant headache, requiring vigilant monitoring of each release to disable or block intrusive data collection.<p>WebForms seems to address these concerns, offering a self-hosted, privacy-centric, and GitOps-friendly solution for HTML forms. It empowers users to control their data, integrate it into automation workflows, and maintain privacy in a world where data security is paramount. And it&#x27;s Free and Open Source under MPL-2.0.