Search Results: Plan9

A developer has released a collection of niche open-source tools addressing modern infrastructure challenges, including a Watchtower alternative, an LLM-powered code editor harness, a micro-PaaS, and macOS compatibility patches for Plan9's drawterm. These projects highlight emerging trends in lightweight infrastructure and AI-assisted development workflows.

A core 9front developer argues that self-hosting the Plan 9 fork isn't optional—it's essential for uncovering rough edges and driving meaningful improvements. The essay reveals how dogfooding shapes the OS's development philosophy and combats bitrot.